2024-Winter Spring-Guide-Web

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TREETOTABLE: MAPLE SYRUP

Come to the Downers Grove Museum to discover how maple syrup gets made! Learn how one of nature’s tastiest treats goes from a tree to your kitchen table. From tree biology and identification, to the rich regional history behind early syrup production, join us for a sweet journey into all things maple! Program will be held indoors and outdoors, so please dress for the weather. All participants must register and all registered children under 16 must be accompanied by a registered adult. Age: All Min/Max: 5/30 Fee: $14 Location: Downers Grove Museum Campus Class # Date Day Time 1500H31-01 3/23 SA 1:00-2:30pm NEW! In this 3-hour class, you learn how to make willow baskets and various other willow-made crafts and decorations for your home and yard! We’ll use locally harvested willow and show different weaving techniques as well as use other natural materials to enhance your baskets and crafts. Children under 16 years old must be accompanied by an adult. Please register everyone attending Age: 10+ Min/Max: 5/20 Fee: $30 William F Sherman Jr Interpretive Center - Lyman Woods Class # Date Day Time 2500H18-01 5/18 SA 1:00-4:00pm FARMTOTABLE: HEIRLOOMGARDENING Come to the Downers Grove Museum to learn all about heirloom plant varieties and historic farming practices! Try historic herbs and winter greens. Take a turn at using both pre-historic as well as pioneer-style farming equipment and reenact fun springtime traditions to help the season’s first plantings. Program will be held indoors and outdoors, so please dress for the weather. An adult must accompany their child(ren). Please register everyone attending. Age: All Min/Max: 5/30 Fee: $14 Location: Downers Grove Museum Campus Class # Date Day Time 2500H31-01 4/27 SA 1:00-2:30pm TREETOTABLE:WILLOW BASKETS & CRAFTS

FOR YOUTH AMERICANGIRLDOLL VALENTINE’S DAYPARTY Dress up and bring your favorite American Girl Doll to the Museum for a special Valentine’s Day themed party. Enjoy scrumptious treats, share stories about your doll, and complete a fun craft for your doll.

Age: 6-12 Min/Max: 5/10 R/NR: $26/$39 Location: Downers Grove Museum Campus Class # Date Day Time 1700G00-01 2/10 SA

1:00-2:30pm

VALENTINE’S DAYCARDS ANDWREATHS NEW! Create a Victorian-themed valentine card and a Valentine’s Day wreath for someone special! Visit the museum to learn more about the history of Valentine’s Day. Price is per child. All children under 16 must be accompanied by an adult.

Age: 3+ Min/Max: 4/25 R/NR: $11/$16 Location: Downers Grove Museum Campus Class # Date Day Time 1700G03-01 2/14 W

4:00-5:00pm

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