2025-Fall-Guide

NATURE PROGRAMS

NATURE CONNECTIONS- MONDAY AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAM Looking to get the kids outside after school and away from screens? In this Mondays-only after-school program, children will explore the great outdoors, go on hikes, do crafts, see animals and play in our wild woods. Staff will facilitate exploration and play, but the kids will decide what they want to explore each session! Each day is a new adventure entirely up to them! This program takes place entirely outside with the exception of extreme/severe weather. Transportation is not provided to or from Nature Connections. Sessions are per month. Program will not meet on District 58 days-off school. Age: 5-12 Min/Max: 4/10 William F Sherman Jr Interpretive Center - Lyman Woods Class # Date Day Time Fee 4500P24-01 9/8 - 9/29 M 2:30-5:30pm $140 4500P24-02 10/6 - 10/27 M 2:30-5:30pm $105 4500P24-03 11/3 - 11/24 M 2:30-5:30pm $140 4500P24-04 12/1 - 12/15 M 2:30-5:30pm $105

For Adults SILVER MAPLES: ACTIVE ADULTS IN NATURE

Come join us at Lyman Woods for an evening to strengthen your body and sharpen your mind! Each session of this peaceful program for active adults (55 years and older) will incorporate different nature-themed topics to inspire outdoor exploration and appreciation for nature and the benefits it provides. Wild Yoga will be led by our certified yoga instructor and take you through mindful poses and integrate natural materials found in the forest. Forest Bathing will focus on breathing exercises and quiet reflections as you observe the wild world using all your senses and de-stress at the same time. Natural Indigo Dyeing will use natural indigo dyes to color a beautiful scarf for you to take home! Nature Bingo will use natural and animal artifacts drawn from our mystery bag for you to match to your cards instead of traditional bingo balls. Prizes and treats will be awarded to bingo game winners and may include Lyman Woods honey. Age: 55+ Min/Max: 4/15 Fee: $16 William F Sherman Jr Interpretive Center - Lyman Woods Class # Date Day Time Topic 4500P22-01 9/13 SA 4:30-6:00pm Wild Yoga 4500P22-02 9/20 SA 4:30-6:00pm Forest Bathing 4500P22-03 10/18 SA 4:30-6:30pm Natural Indigo Dye 4500P22-04 11/15 SA 4:30-6:00pm Nature Bingo Bring the aroma and sights of winter indoors with our special holiday evergreens class! Choose between making a wreath, door swag, or table centerpiece with our locally harvested fresh greens, while enjoying a wide selection of wines, beers and spirits from our cash bar, alongside free helpings of hot chocolate, apple cider and other delicious treats. Please note: This program takes place at the Belmont Golf Club, 2420 Haddow Ave., Downers Grove. Age: 21+ Min/Max: 5/50 R/NR: $32/$48 Location: Belmont Golf Club Class # Date Day Time 4500P14-01 11/16 SU 7:00-9:00pm HOLIDAY SPIRITS & EVERGREENS

REAP WORK DAYS 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. Location 9/20 SA 8:00-10:30am Lyman Woods 10/18 SA 8:30-11:00am Belmont Prairie 11/15 SA 8:30-11:00am Belmont Prairie Date Day Time

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