2026-Winter Spring-Guide-Web

NATURE

Backyard Chickens Basics Curious about keeping chickens? Interested in raising your own sustainable and healthy source of home fresh eggs? This 3-week course we’ll introduce you to the basics of backyard chickens, and the necessities for keeping a healthy, productive mini-flock. We’ll discuss how to choose breeds, set up a brooder, raise baby chicks, shelter requirements, regulations and ordinances, strategies for feeding and housing your adult birds and more! Children under the age of 16 years old must be accompanied by a registered adult. Please register everyone attending. Age: 8+ Min/Max: 4/20 Fee: $75 William F Sherman Jr Interpretive Center - Lyman Woods Class # Date Day Time 1500P06-01 2/10 - 2/24 TU 6:30-8:30pm Winter Tree ID Enhance your plant identification skills and find new ways to enjoy the winter landscape in this in-depth class on identifying trees by using stems, bark and other indicators. We’ll do an overview of skills indoors, but then head out on the trail to test out your budding skills in real life. Please register everyone attending. Children under the age of 16 must be accompanied by a registered adult. Age: 6+ Min/Max: 5/20 Fee: $10 William F Sherman Jr Interpretive Center - Lyman Woods Class # Date Day Time 1500P32-01 2/15 SU 2:00-3:30pm Lunar New Year Celebration Celebrate the upcoming Lunar New Year at Lyman Woods! We’ll learn about the animal zodiac signs used in the lunar calendar as well as the rich history behind this ancient holiday. You’ll craft paper lanterns and create your very own dragon dance while enjoying light refreshments and traditional treats. Children must be accompanied by a registered adult. Please register everyone attending. Children under the age of 2 are free and do not need to be registered. Age: 2+ Min/Max: 5/20 Fee: $15 William F Sherman Jr Interpretive Center - Lyman Woods Class # Date Day Time 1500P01-01 2/15 SU 1:00-2:00pm

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 adult. Please register everyone attending. Age: All Min/Max: 8/25 Fee: $15 William F Sherman Jr Interpretive Center - Lyman Woods Class # Date Day Time Theme 1500P05-01 2/21 SA 6:30-8:00pm Snow Geese 1500P05-02 3/14 SA 6:30-8:00pm Pesky Porcupines 1500P05-03 4/18 SA 6:30-8:00pm Silly Salamanders 1500P05-04 5/16 SA 6:30-8:00pm Fabulous Frogs 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 Theme 1500P14-01 2/22 SU 8:30-10:00am Winter Birds 1500P14-02 3/22 SU 8:30-10:00am Migrating Ducks 1500P14-03 4/26 SU 8:30-10:00am Owls 1500P14-04 5/10 SU 8:30-10:00am Spring Warblers

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