2025-Winter Spring-Guide-WEB

NATURE PROGRAMS

TREE TO TABLE: WILLOW BASKETS & CRAFTS 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 1500P15-01 5/17 SA 1:00-4:00pm DIGGIN’ IN DOWNERS GROVE Shake up your weekend routine with a fun family-focused archaeological dig! We’ll go off trail at Lyman Woods to get hands-on experience using archaeological tools and techniques to excavate the ruins of early 20th Century buildings around the preserve. Try one day, or sign up for two to help uncover more mysteries and fascinating artifacts! Children must be accompanied by a registered adult. Please register everyone attending. Age: 6+ Min/Max: 8/30 Fee: $20 William F Sherman Jr Interpretive Center - Lyman Woods Class # Date Day Time 1500P19-01 4/12 SA 9:00am-12:00pm 1500P19-02 4/13 SU 9:00am-12:00pm Check it out! COUNTRY IN THE PARK ON PAGE 104

Museum & Nature Dual Programs TREE TO TABLE: 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, paid adult. Age: All Min/Max: 5/35 Fee: $16 Location: Downers Grove Museum Campus Class # Date Day Time 1500P12-01 3/15 SA 1:00-2:30pm

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