2026-Summer-Guide

NATURE

National Mud Day - Muddy Mayhem

On Target! Archery at Lyman Woods

New! It’s National Mud Day! Let’s make the most of it with muddy mayhem and messes galore. We’ll make muddy slide, mud pies and even decorate the trees with mud! Be sure to bring clothes that can get messy and muddy. This is a youth-only, drop-off program Age: 4-12 Min/Max: 5/10 Fee: $10 William F Sherman Jr Interpretive Center - Lyman Woods Class # Date Day Time 3500P29-01 6/29 M 4:30-5:30pm Grimm’s Grove Fairy Tales Follow the breadcrumbs to an enchanted forest filled with fascinating creatures, adventures and wonder. In this 2 hour fairy tale series, we’ll bring fantasy stories to life through stories, crafts, games and reenactments. We’ll end the program with a inspired tasty treat. This is a youth-only, drop-off program. Age: 4-12 Min/Max: 5/20 Fee: $20 William F Sherman Jr Interpretive Center - Lyman Woods Class # Date Day Time Theme 3500P20-01 6/7 SU 2:00-4:00pm Three Billy Goats Gruff 3500P20-02 7/12 SU 2:00-4:00pm Rumpelstiltskin 3500P20-03 8/16 SU 2:00-4:00pm Beauty & The Beast

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 knock 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: 4/10 Fee: $75 William F Sherman Jr Interpretive Center - Lyman Woods Class # Date Day Time Level 3500P05-01 7/11 - 8/1 SA 1:00-2:00pm Beginner 3500P05-02 7/11 - 8/1 SA 2:30-3:30pm Beginner 3500P05-03 7/11 - 8/1 SA 4:00-5:00pm Intermediate

REAP Volunteer 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.

Date

Day Time

Location

6/06

SA 8:00-10:30am

Belmont Prairie

6/20

SA 8:00-10:30am

Lyman Woods

7/18

SA 8:00-10:30am

Lyman Woods

8/1

SA 8:00-10:30am

Belmont Prairie

8/15

SA 8:00-10:30am

Lyman Woods

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