2024-Summer-Guide

NATURE PROGRAMS

NIGHTATTHE NATURE CENTER

EARLYBIRDS-BIRDINGHIKES The early birds get the worm! Borrow a pair of our binoculars and join us for a fun and refreshing morning hike to explore and find some of Lyman Woods’ favorite feathered friends. Led by one of our expert birders, we’ll hike through oak savanna, prairie and wetlands to discover both year-round and migratory birds found in the Chicago Region. Each program will highlight special topics in birding and ornithology. Great for those interested in birds or photography! Please register everyone attending. Children must be accompanied by a registered adult. Age: All Min/Max: 5/25 Fee: Free William F Sherman Jr Interpretive Center - Lyman Woods Class # Date Day Time Topic 3500P25-01 6/9 SU 8:30-10:00am Wetland Birds 3500P25-02 7/28 SU 8:30-10:00am Cavity Nesters 3500P25-03 8/25 SU 8:30-10:00am Woodpeckers HIPPITYHOPPITYFROGS Put on a pair of our waders and trek down to our wetland marsh to explore the wonderful and amazing world of frogs! Learn all about amphibians and more as we do interactive activities, play fun games, and search for some of our fantastic froggy friends. Children must be accompanied by a registered adult. Please register everyone attending. Age: 5+ Min/Max: 5/20 Fee: $14 William F Sherman Jr Interpretive Center - Lyman Woods Class # Date Day Time 3500P13-01 6/9 SU 10:30am-12:00pm Choose Your Own ADVENTURE! Book a private group program for your friends, family, daycare, school, club or organization. We offer a wide range of themes and topics and can even customize a program to your needs or develop something totally new! Programs can take place at Lyman Woods, or let us bring the fun and nature to you! Email lymanwoods@dgparks.org or call 630.963.9388 for more information. 91

Celebrate the end of school and the start of summer by pitching a tent and camping at Lyman Woods! Scheduled activities include a night hike, story time, games, crafts, and a fire to cook s’mores and hot dogs, along with chips to eat (provided). Families are welcome to bring additional dinner items to share in their tents or food to cook over the campfire! Our roasting forks may be used, but other cooking utensils are not provided. Staff will remain onsite overnight to keep bathrooms open and offer assistance as needed. Space inside the nature center is available in case of inclement weather. Fee includes outdoor tent space (up to 6 people), but does not include a tent. No tent? No problem! Select the tent rental option below when registering and borrow one of ours! Register only one adult per family to reserve your spot. Please list the number of people attending. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Age: All Min/Max: 8/20 William F Sherman Jr Interpretive Center - Lyman Woods Class # Date Day Time Fee 3500P06-01 6/8 - 6/9 SA-SU 6:00pm- 8:00am $65 (no tent rental) 3500P06-02 6/8 - 6/9 SA-SU 6:00pm- 8:00am $15 (Optional tent rental) NATUREWALKINGTOURS Take a guided stroll through a beautiful natural area to see rare plants and abundant wildlife. Each tour will highlight plants in bloom, special animals one might find, and fascinating local history from pioneer times and beyond. Gilbert Park tour will include Maple Grove Forest Preserve. Children must be accompanied by a registered adult. Please register everyone attending. Age: All Min/Max: 5/30 Fee: Free Class # Date Day Time Topic Location 3500P16-01 6/8 SA 1:00- 2:00pm Rare Bugs & Flowers Belmont Prairie 3500P16-02 7/27 SA 1:00- 2:00pm Moths & Night Creatures Gilbert Park 3500P16-03 8/24 SA 1:00- 2:00pm Droughts & Water Savers Lyman Woods