2026-Winter Spring-Guide-Web

NATURE

Kid Curator Showcase Hey, young explorers! Get ready to share your coolest nature collections during our Kid Curator Showcase! This is your chance to be the star of the month by displaying your favorite outdoor treasures at the Lyman Woods Interpretive Center. We’ll provide the exhibit case and installation help. All you need to do is bring your nature-based keepsakes and your ideas for displaying them. Whether you’re into bugs, birds, or birch bark, this showcase is all about celebrating the wild, wonderful world we all love, and giving you the chance to tell your own story! Collection ideas can include rocks, leaves, plastic animals, plush toys, photos, favorite nature books, or any other nature-based item you collect. Age: 3-12 Min/Max: 4/20 Fee: Free William F Sherman Jr Interpretive Center - Lyman Woods Class # Deadline Date Day Time 1500P35-01 4/17 F 9:00am Butterfly Gardens for Home Butterflies need your help! Butterfly numbers, especially monarch butterflies, have drastically declined. Learn how to grow some fun plants that are beautiful and attract butterflies to your yard! Free take-homes may include plants, seeds, and more! Children must be accompanied by a registered adult. Please register everyone attending. Age: 5+ Min/Max: 5/20 Fee: $15 William F Sherman Jr Interpretive Center - Lyman Woods Class # Date Day Time 1500P21-01 5/17 SU 9:30am-10:30am

On Target! Archery at Lyman Woods 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. Min/Max: 4/10 Fee: $75 William F Sherman Jr Interpretive Center - Lyman Woods Class # Date Day Time Level 1500P23-01 4/18 - 5/9 SA 1:00-2:00pm Beginner 1500P23-02 4/18 - 5/9 SA 2:30-3:30pm Beginner 1500P23-03 4/18 - 5/9 SA 4:00-5:00pm Intermedi ate Age: 8+

Scout Programming at Lyman Woods Looking to complete a badge for Girl, Cub, or Boy Scouts? Contact Lyman Woods at 630.963.9388 or email us at lymanwoods@dg parks.org for more information!

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