Week of Events
JOGGING WITH JOHNNY
JOGGING WITH JOHNNY
Turn up the heat on your fitness routine and enjoy some fun in the sun with a Johnny Appleseed accountabili-buddy! Join a Naturalist for a warm-up walk and a few laps around Heritage Park. All ages and abilities are welcome in their fitness journey, whether you consider yourself a seed, a sapling, or cider! Choose …
BIRDING IN THE PARK: HAVER
BIRDING IN THE PARK: HAVER
Many birds will only nest in specific habitats, often becoming wonderful indicators of the health of the ecosystem where they are living. Come join a naturalist to canvas a portion of the park for breeding birds and see who calls the Park “home”! We’ll identify some by sight, but many by sound. Some binoculars and …
IMAGINATURE PLAYGROUP
IMAGINATURE PLAYGROUP
Come play with us at the Herman Woodlands Imaginature Playscape! Join a naturalist at the West Shelter for a mini program, then spend the rest of the time playing and exploring in the Playscape and creek. Feel free to pack a picnic lunch and extra shoes and/or clothes for the ride home! Register by June …
SNAKE SLEUTHS DAY CAMP (AGES 7 TO 9)
SNAKE SLEUTHS DAY CAMP (AGES 7 TO 9)
2 DAY CAMP - TUES., JUNE 25 & WED., JUNE 26 I spy a cryptic critter! Do you? During this 2-day camp children aged 7 – 9 will participate in interactive lessons and activity stations dedicated to learning all about snakes! Help us muscle through those myths to learn why serpents are superb and join …
IMAGINATURE PLAYGROUP
IMAGINATURE PLAYGROUP
Come play with us at the Herman Woodlands Imaginature Playscape! Join a naturalist at the West Shelter for a mini program, then spend the rest of the time playing and exploring in the Playscape and creek. Feel free to pack a picnic lunch and extra shoes and/or clothes for the ride home! Register by June …
BEGINNING ARCHERY PROGRAM
BEGINNING ARCHERY PROGRAM
Participants age 9 through adult can sign up for one session from 6 to 7 pm or from 7 pm to 8 pm. Certified archery staff will be on hand to assist beginning archers on the fundamentals of archery. Mathews Genesis bows and all other supplies will be provided by the park district. Participants in …
BEGINNING ARCHERY PROGRAM
BEGINNING ARCHERY PROGRAM
Participants age 9 through adult can sign up for one session from 6 to 7 pm or from 7 pm to 8 pm. Certified archery staff will be on hand to assist beginning archers on the fundamentals of archery. Mathews Genesis bows and all other supplies will be provided by the park district. Participants in …
FEEDING DAY
FEEDING DAY
The Park District maintains several education animals in the McElroy Environmental Education Center, using them throughout the year for nature presentations and programs. Join the Critter Care volunteers to help (or watch) them clean and feed all our animals at 4 pm on the last Thursday of the month!