2025-Fall-Guide

NATURE PROGRAMS

MOTHER NATURE’S OL’-FASHIONED SWEETSHOP Let your taste buds lead you into the past with a tempting journey into the world of old-fashioned candies and sweets! We’ll explore the history behind our love of sugary treats from ancient times to the Victorian era, and even make some of your very own to eat and take home using all-natural herbs and sweeteners pulled straight from our garden. Please register everyone attending. Children must be accompanied by a registered adult. Age: All Min/Max: 5/30 R/NR: $20/$30 Location: Downers Grove Museum Campus Class # Date Day Time 4500P09-01 9/20 SA 1:00-3:00pm BACKYARD FORT-BUILDING Get the low-down on building the perfect backyard escape. Learn to use materials found in nature to make forts, from dugout sod houses, branch barracks, wattle fencing and more in this family-focused program on outdoor play spaces. End the program with a dinner of hot dogs and s’mores around the campfire. Price is per person. Children must be accompanied by a registered adult. Please register everyone attending. Age: 4+ Min/Max: 7/30 Fee: $18 William F Sherman Jr Interpretive Center - Lyman Woods Class # Date Day Time 4500P21-01 9/21 SU 4:30-6:00pm 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!

EARLY BIRDS - BIRDING HIKES

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 Theme 4500P38-01 9/21 SU 8:30-10:00am Grassland Birds 4500P38-02 10/5 SU 8:30-10:00am Fall Migrants 4500P38-03 11/16 SU 8:30-10:00am Hawks Calling all coloring enthusiasts! Put your coloring skills to the test and join us for our Annual Fall Bird Coloring Contest! Participants will have several species of native bird coloring sheets to choose from as we celebrate fall bird migration season! Coloring sheets and contest details will be emailed on Friday, Sept. 26. All submissions are due by Friday, Oct. 10. Submissions will be displayed in our nature center, while select category winners will be showcased on our trails. All submissions will be on display from mid-October through the end of November. Sign up by the appropriate age category below. Winners will be announced in mid-October. Prize options may include Lyman Woods honey, a free private nature program, animal-made art and more! Fee: $5 William F Sherman Jr Interpretive Center - Lyman Woods Class # Age Start Date Day 4500P16-01 2-4 9/26 F 4500P16-02 5-7 9/26 F 4500P16-03 8-10 9/26 F 4500P16-04 11-13 9/26 F 4500P16-05 14+ 9/26 F FALL BIRD COLORING CONTEST

Email lymanwoods@dgparks.org or call 630.963.9388 for more information.

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