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Frog Walk
Bird Walk
Facility Program
Pilcher Park Nature Center
Age Fee
18+ FREE 18+ FREE 18+ FREE 18+ FREE
Day Date
Wed Apr 13 Wed Apr 20 Wed Apr 27 Wed May 4
Time
9:30a-10:30a 9:30a-10:30a 9:30a-10:30a 9:30a-10:30a
Learn more about those hippity hoppity creatures called frogs. Learn the different frog calls, where they live, how they catch their food, and their habitats. We’ll roast marshmallows around a cozy campfire while we learn about frogs. Then we’ll take a hike, search for frogs, and learn some more about them. Bring your flashlights and boots. Wear long sleeves, pants and bug repellent!
free
Facility Program
16-6-8401A 16-6-8401B 16-6-8401C 17-1-8401D
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 use ours. Come prepared for hiking on trails with potentially rough terrain. Please register for this event ahead of time.
Pilcher Park Nature Center
Age Fee
Day Date
Tues Apr 19 Tues May 3
Time
7p-8:30p 7p-8:30p
16-6-8402A All $8 17-1-8402B All $8
Spooky Campfire Night
Wildflowers Walks
new
Facility Program
Spend a spooky, but family friendly night beneath the stars and towering trees of Pilcher Park. Cozy up to a campfire while roasting marshmallows and listening to eerie stories told by our naturalists. In case of inclement weather, alternate activities will take place inside.
Pilcher Park Nature Center
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. Come
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!
16-4-8403
Sun Nov 1 4p-5:30p
Age Fee
Day Date Time
Pilcher Park Nature Center
All $6
Pancakes with a Python
Have you ever had the pleasure of dining with a snake? Sabrina the python and her scaly friends will join you while you dine on freshly made pancakes, sausage, and milk. While you munch away, a natu- ralist will teach you about the slithering residents of Pilcher Park Nature Center. After breakfast, you will have the opportunity to touch our reptile friends and make a fun craft.
Pilcher Park Nature Center (Community Room)
Age Fee Day Date Time
All $8 Sat Apr 2 9a-10:30a
Facility
Program Age Fee
16-6-8400A 18+ 16-6-8400B 18+ 16-6-8400C 18+ 17-1-8400D 18+
$5 $5 $5 $5
Day Date
Fri Apr 15 Fri Apr 22 Fri Apr 29 Fri May 6
Time
9:30a-10:30a 9:30a-10:30a 9:30a-10:30a 9:30a-10:30a
Program deadlines are 1 week prior to start date unless otherwise noted.
new
Facility
Program
16-6-8011
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