2024-Winter Spring-Guide-Web

NATURE PROGRAMS

ONTARGETARCHERY Archery has been an important part of human culture from the Ancient Greeks to Native Americans. We’ve used the skills to hunt down game or compete in contests. Now it’s your turn to join in on this growing sport. Learn the basics or define your skill. Participants will learn primarily on compound bows. Children ages 8 and up and adults alike are welcome! Criteria listed below must be met before participants can move up to a more advanced level for future classes. This is determined by the instructor. If you have signed up for a previous On Target Archery class and wish to find where you place, please contact us. All new participants must start at Beginner Level. BEGINNER: Demonstrate knowledge of range and equipment safety. Be able to nock arrow indicator fletching out, extend bow arm and hold bow vertical for 10 seconds unaided. Must be able to draw to correct anchor without external help. INTERMEDIATE: Demonstrate knowledge of range and equipment safety. Show correct stance and correct shot process from set up through aim and follow through. Participants must be able to consistently hit the target from 60 feet. Age: 8+ Min/Max: 4/8 Fee: $70 William F Sherman Jr Interpretive Center - Lyman Woods Class # Date Day Time Level 2500H15-01 4/20 - 5/11 SA 1:00-2:00pm Beginner 2500H15-02 4/20 - 5/11 SA 2:30-3:30pm Beginner 2500H15-03 4/20 - 5/11 SA 4:00-5:00pm Intermediate

FOR ADULTS BEARS, BEERS &VALENTINES NEW! Not sure what to get that special someone this Valentine’s Day? No worries! Let us help you create a unique, one-of-a-kind gift made from natural materials and inspired by nature! We’ll provide all the materials and several gift options for you to create and customize by hand as you enjoy a wide selection of wines, spirits and (of course) beers from our cash bar. Delectable treats will be available to sample as our instructors assist you with your romantic creations, sprinkling some fun facts about bears, and other wildlife associated with the Valentine’s Day holiday! Please note: this program takes place at the Belmont Golf Club, 2420 Haddow Ave. in Downers Grove. Age: 18+ Min/Max: 5/40 R/NR: $30/$45 Location: Belmont Golf Club Class # Date Day Time 1500H55-01 2/11 SU 7:00-9:00pm LYMANWOODSVOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES Come to Lyman Woods to join our team of dedicated volunteers! From youth program assistants, office helpers and garden volunteers, we have a wide variety of volunteer opportunities for individuals and groups looking to help us in our mission to conserve natural areas and to educate the public about nature. If interested, please email lymanwoods@dgparks.org or call 630.963.9388 for more information.

REAPVOLUNTEERWORKDAYS Join our REAP (Restore, Educate and Preserve) volunteer group at Lyman Woods and Belmont Prairie. Activities may include collecting and sowing native seed, restoring trails, planting native plants and removing invasive plants Contact Lyman Woods at 630.963.9388 or email lymanwoods@dgparks.org for more information or to register for a workday at least one week in advance.

Date

Day

Time

Location

1/20

SA

9:00-11:30am

Belmont Prairie

2/17

SA

9:00-11:30am

Belmont Prairie

3/16

SA

9:00-11:30am

Belmont Prairie

4/20

SA

8:00-10:30am

Lyman Woods

5/18

SA

8:00-10:30am

Lyman Woods

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