2025-Fall-Guide

Winter SOLSTICE CELEBRATION NEW! Gather under the twilight sky to celebrate the winter solstice—the shortest day and longest night of the year! With with lanterns and candles in hand, we’ll embark on a glowing evening walk through the forest, following winding trails and listening for the whispers of nature all around. Along the way, we’ll search for tiny treasures— pinecones, evergreen sprigs, berries, and other natural wonders—to add to our simmer pot around the campfire, creating a warm and fragrant reminder of our journey. As we walk, we’ll share stories, make wishes for the season ahead, and soak in the quiet magic of winter. Back at the cozy campfire, we’ll warm up with cups of spiced apple cider and share freshly popped kettle corn as we add our collected treasures to a bubbling pot of spices and citrus, filling the air with the scents of the season. Together, we’ll celebrate the return of the sun with laughter, warmth, and the joy of community. Children must be accompanied by a registered adult. Please register everyone attending. Age: All Min/Max: 10/50 Fee: $5 Location: Lyman Woods Class # Date Day Time 4500P36-01 12/21 SU 10:30am-12:00pm

ON TARGET! ARCHERY AT LYMAN WOODS

Archery has been an important part of human culture from ancient times to the modern Olympics. 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: $75 William F Sherman Jr Interpretive Center - Lyman Woods Class # Date Day Time Level 4500P07-01 9/20 - 10/11 SA 2:00-3:00pm Beginner 4500P07-02 9/20 - 10/11 SA 3:30-4:30pm Beginner 4500P07-03 9/20 - 10/11 SA 5:00-6:00pm Intermediate

For Sale! EVERGREEN CENTERPIECES Fresh and locally-sourced evergreen centerpieces, handmade by Lyman Woods staff and volunteers, to get you ready the holidays! $10 for “Small” (base is 5”), $24 for “Medium” (base is 10-12”) and $40 for our “Large” Centerpieces that come complete inside our reclaimed wood base (12-14”). Orders open between November 1st and December 10th. Completed orders can be picked-up from the William F. Sherman Jr. Interpretive Center (901 31st Street, Downers Grove) from November 13th to December 15. No orders after December 10 will be taken. To order or for questions, please call 630.963.9388, email lymanwoods@dgparks.org, order online through Webtrac (Shop Tab, Choose “Evergreens”) or visit us in person!

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