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Events for August 2003:
August 2: A Summer's Trio
Crabtree Nature Center
1:00 p.m.
We'll explore the haunts, and perhaps have some close encounters with diverse members of Crabtree's animal kingdom.
Got the Itch?
River Trail Nature Center
1:30 p.m.
We may not like them, but mosquitoes are important in our ecosystems.
Nature Tales - Bats
Sand Ridge Nature Center
1:30 p.m.
A story and craft will help us learn all about nature's nocturnal mosquito patrol. For children in grades K-4.
August 3: Hawks
Little Red Schoolhouse Nature Center
1:30 p.m.
Meet our red-tailed hawk, and examine feathers, talons and skulls of hawks.
Got the Itch?
River Trail Nature Center
1:30 p.m.
We may not like them, but mosquitoes are important in our ecosystems.
August 6: Bats
River Trail Nature Center
8:00 p.m.
We'll learn about these fascinating nocturnal fliers while watching for them in the night sky. No groups please; Preregistration required.
August 9: Rocks and Minerals
Sand Ridge Nature Center
1:30 p.m.
Rocks and minerals are the backbone of our earth, and the basis for products from jewelry to concrete that we use daily. We'll examine and identify our collection using professional geologists' techniques.
August 10: Bees and Beekeeping
Little Red Schoolhouse Nature Center
10:00 a.m.
Buzz on over to learn more about bees - its a honey of a program!
What's on the Menu?
River Trail Nature Center
1:30 p.m.
Learn about birds of prey during feeding time.
August 13: Young Explorers
River Trail Nature Center
11:00 a.m.
Stories, walks and nature activities for kids grade K-2. Preregistration required.
August 14: Wee Wonders - Wiggle Worms
Sand Ridge Nature Center
2:30 p.m.
Meet some of our worms and learn how important they are in nature, with a story and activities especially for preschoolers.
August 16: Theater Hike
Little Red Schoolhouse Nature Center
1:00 p.m.
"Alice Through the Looking Glass" presented on a walk through the woods, by the Theater Hikes Play Company. Suggested donation to support the company: $10/adult, $5/children.
Nature Tales - We're All Connected
Sand Ridge Nature Center
1:30 p.m.
Games, activities and stories will help us learn some surprising connections between us and nature. Recommended for children in grades K-4.
August 17: Drop in on Mother Nature: Experiments, Activities and Crafts For Youngsters.
Little Red Schoolhouse Nature Center
1:30 - 3:30 p.m.
SALAMANDERS
Theater Hike
Little Red Schoolhouse Nature Center
1:00 p.m.
"Alice Through the Looking Glass" presented on a walk through the woods, by the Theater Hikes Play Company. Suggested donation to support the company: $10/adult, $5/children.
August 23: Astronomy
Little Red Schoolhouse Nature Center
8:30 p.m. (Rain Dates, June 28, July 26 & August 30)
A slide program and a look at the heavens through telescopes, presented by the Chicago Astronomical Society, weather permitting! Please call CAS, 773-725-5618, after 5 p.m. to confirm.
Small Serendipity
River Trail Nature Center
11:00 a.m.
Join us for a story and craft or other activity for kids pre-K through K, with an adult.
Herbs in the Garden - Simply Scentsational
Sand Ridge Nature Center
1:30 p.m.
Learn about garden herbs and some of their uses in cooking, potpouri, teas, and more. We'll use dried herbs from our garden for a make and take craft.
August 24: Predator and Prey
Little Red Schoolhouse Nature Center
10:00 a.m.
Fun activities about food webs show how everything in nature is connected.
What's on the Menu?
River Trail Nature Center
1:30 p.m.
Learn about birds of prey during feeding time.
August 27: Small Serendipity
River Trail Nature Center
11:00 a.m.
Join us for a story and craft or other activity for kids pre-K through K, with an adult.
August 29: Bug Stories
River Trail Nature Center
7:30 p.m.
Insect stories and snacks, by the fire. No groups please; Preregistration required.
August 30: Chicago Portage Walk and Work Day
Little Red Schoolhouse Nature Center
9:00 a.m. - noon.
Enjoy a walk on this historic ground, then stay to help restore the area's beauty by removing brush and trash. Groups are welcome! Bring work gloves if you have them.
One Cicada, Two Cicada
River Trail Nature Center
1:30 p.m.
What makes that loud, late summer buzz? Find out, and more about cicadas.
Nature Tales - Who's Afraid of the Big Bad Wolf?
Sand Ridge Nature Center
1:30 p.m.
Fairy tales and myths are full of stories about wolves. Today we'll try to sort out the truth through stories and activities. Recommended for children grades in grades K - 4.
August 31: One Cicada, Two Cicada
River Trail Nature Center
1:30 p.m.
What makes that loud, late summer buzz? Find out, and more about cicadas.
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