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NATURE PROGRAMS

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: 5/30 Fee: Free William F Sherman Jr Interpretive Center - Lyman Woods Class # Date Day Time Topic 1500P14-01 2/23 SU 8:30-10:00am Winter Birds 1500P14-02 3/23 SU 8:30-10:00am Migrating Ducks 1500P14-03 4/27 SU 8:30-10:00am Owls 1500P14-04 5/11 SU 8:30-10:00am Spring Warblers This in-depth 6-week course will introduce you to basic honeybee biology, social insect behavior, and honeybee colony dynamics, as well as the ins and outs of maintaining a hive throughout the year. Our local beekeeper will teach you how to order gear and equipment, as well as how to harvest honey and other products of the hive. Check with your local municipality to find out if home-beekeeping is allowed in your area. Age: 9+ Min/Max: 5/28 Fee: $140 William F Sherman Jr Interpretive Center - Lyman Woods Class # Date Day Time 1520P02-01 2/13-3/20 TH 7:00-9:00pm BEGINNER BEEKEEPING COURSE

NATURE AT NIGHT HIKES Discover a new world of mysteries during a hike in the nighttime forest! We’ll explore seasonal changes, nocturnal critters, fascinating phenomena, and learn about a special featured creature while we trek through the woods. To top off the evening, we’ll settle around the campfire for some delicious s’mores! Children must be accompanied by a registered, paid adult. Please register everyone attending. Age: All Min/Max: 8/25 Fee: $14 William F Sherman Jr Interpretive Center - Lyman Woods Class # Date Day Time Theme 1500P05-01 3/15 SA 6:30-8:00pm Cunning Coyotes 1500P05-02 4/19 SA 6:30-8:00pm Unshakable Turtles 1500P05-03 5/17 SA 6:30-8:00pm Fabulous Frogs CAMPFIRE COOKING Looking for a fun way to dine out with your family? Join us each month for our campfire cooking class! Each class will focus on a different dish. We’ll walk you through the ingredients and materials needed for your fire, prep, and cooking! This class is open to all ages, but each person needs to sign up so we have enough yummy materials! Children must be accompanied by a registered adult. Please register everyone 5 and older attending. Age: 5+ Min/Max: 8/20 Fee: $20 William F Sherman Jr Interpretive Center - Lyman Woods Class # Date Day Time Food 1500P08-01 3/16 SU 1:00-2:30pm Skillet Cookies & Banana Boats 1500P08-02 4/19 SA 11:30am-1:00pm Toasty Paninis 1500P08-03 5/11 SU 5:00-6:30pm Pizza Pockets & Stick Breadsticks

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES Come to Lyman Woods to join our team of dedicated volunteers! From youth program assistants, office helpers, trail restoration, animal care, and garden volunteers, we have a wide variety of volunteer opportunities for individuals and groups looking to help us in our mission to conserve natural areas and to educate the public about nature. If interested, please email lymanwoods@ dgparks.org or call 630.963.9388 for more information.

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