Page 31 - Winter:Spring 2020 Program Catalog

Nature Walks
Winter Solstice Night Hike
The Winter Solstice is a celebration of the longest and darkest days turning to lighter days. Celebrate the longest night of the year with a campfire, night hike, and decorating a Yule log. Enjoy some cider or hot cocoa as you warm yourself around
a cozy campfire. This is a family-friendly event and the price is per attendee. Please preregister for this event.
Spring Migration Bird Walks
Spring migration season is here. A member of the Will County Audubon Society will be leading guided bird hikes around Pilcher Park and identifying spring migrants. Bring your binoculars or borrow ours. Come prepared for hiking on trails with potentially rough terrain. Please preregister for this event.
Facility Program
19-4-8408
Pilcher Park Nature Center
Facility Program
20-2-8401A 20-2-8401B 20-2-8401C 20-2-8401D
Pilcher Park Nature Center
Age Fee
All $5
Day Date Time
Sat Dec 21 7p-8:30p
Age Fee
18+ FREE 18+ FREE 18+ FREE 18+ FREE
Day Date
Wed Apr 15 Wed Apr 22 Wed Apr 29 Wed May 6
Time
9:30a-10:30a 9:30a-10:30a 9:30a-10:30a 9:30a-10:30a
Read the Storybook Trail and Craft
Join us for a guided hike on our Storybook Trail! We will read a story to you as you walk along the trail and then come inside to make a fun craft. The stories and crafts will be related to the current season.
Wildflower Walks
Facility Program
20-2-8117
Pilcher Park Nature Center
Are you interested in exploring the hidden gems of Pilcher Park’s forest floor? This adult only wildflower hike allows you to get up close with the beautiful spring wildflowers that are native to our forest. Join us on a guided hike with a naturalist to learn facts and identification of our wildflowers. Like our ephemeral flowers, this program is short lived. Sign up today!
Age Fee
2-6 $5
Day Date Time
Nature Mystery Night Hike
Facility Program
20-2-8400A 20-2-8400B 20-2-8400C 20-2-8400D
Pilcher Park Nature Center
Mon Apr 13
10a-11a
Wizarding World and Magical Creatures fans – be sorted into your houses at Pilcher Park’s School of Magic, and help us solve a mystery in our Magical Forest! Listen to musical clues from your favorite wizarding movies; bring your sharpest senses, and quench your thirst for observing natural phenomena. One night only! No flashlights, please, but costumes are encouraged. Cost is per participating child. Registration is required. Dress for the weather.
Age Fee
18+ $5 18+ $5 18+ $5 18+ $5
Day Date
Fri Apr 17 Fri Apr 24 Fri May 1 Fri May 8
Time
9:30a-10:30a 9:30a-10:30a 9:30a-10:30a 9:30a-10:30a
Facility Program
19-4-8424
Pilcher Park Nature Center
Age Fee
5+ $7
Day Date Time
Sat Nov 2 6p-8p
Volunteer Opportunities
Pilcher Park Nature Center is starting a stewardship program to remove invasive plant species like buckthorn and honeysuckle in Pilcher Park. Keep an eye out for dates that will begin in late fall/early winter. Be sure to like us on Facebook (Pilcher Park Nature Center) to see when we will be working in the woods. Call 815-741-7277 with questions.
free stuff
Looking to get out of the
house over winter break? Join a naturalist for a FREE drop-in nature-themed or science-themed program.
We will post topics, dates, and times on our Facebook page. Be sure to like us on Facebook (Pilcher Park Nature Center) to see what will be going on between December 23rd and January 3rd.
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