One-Day Adult and Family Programs
One-Day Adult Programs One-Day Family and Adult Programs
Ecological Gardening Series | Adult
Curious about landscaping with Native Plants? Whether you’re
interested in transforming your property or merely considering
adding a plant or two; join us for The Wild Ones Vision for
Native Plants and the Sustainable Landscape Movement and
Citizens for Conservation to learn why native plants are a great
choice. Explore ways to attract and support birds, butterflies
and pollinators while creating a low maintenance landscape.
Registration deadline: March 9 and April 20. Min/Max 8/20.
Mar 25 | The Wild Ones Vision for Native Plants and the
Sustainable Landscape Movement- Sandy Washburn
2245142-A Su
10-11:30am
$10
Apr 22 | Earth Friendly Yard Maintenance-Citizens for
Conservation – Meredith Tucker and Annmarie Lukes
2245142-B Su
10-11:30am
$10 Nature Playdates | All Ages NEW
Adults Night Out | Adult
Enjoy a hike in the woods and sit around the campfire making
a decadent treat or try your hand at archery, we’ll provide the
equipment and instruction. Min/Max is 8/16.
Mar 16 | Night Hike and Campfire
2245144-A F
7-8:30pm
$10
Apr 7 | Archery
2245144-B Sa
3-4:30pm
$10
Brunch and Learn Nature Workshop Series
| Seniors
Enjoy a delicious catered brunch followed by a fun and
informative hands-on workshop, discussion or walk!
These programs are sponsored by Comfort Keepers in
Wheeling and are presented in cooperation with the Highland
Park and Lake Forest/Lake Bluff Senior Centers.
*Fee is senior center member/non-member. Call the Highland Park
Senior Center at 847.432.4110 to register.
Apr 26 | Live Raptors!
Th
10am-Noon $10/15*
May 24 | Sweet Life of Honeybees
Th
10am-Noon $10/15*
Spring Bird Count | Adults
Help staff and volunteers conduct the annual lakefront bird
census, then recap the fun over breakfast at Heller Nature
Center. Results are added to a national database to aid in
research regarding shoreline habitat protection.
Email Liz Ettelson at [email protected] by Apr 1 if you or your
group are interested in participating.
May 19 | Lakefront Parks
Sa
6:30-10am FREE
Play at Heller and learn a thing or two about nature. Each date
offers a different themed activity (one per family) and a self-
guided I Spy hike. Afterwards, bring a picnic lunch or play in
Wander Woods, our outdoor nature play space.
No pre-registration required.
Sa
Mar 3
10-11:30am
FREE
Sa
Apr 7
10-11:30am
FREE
Sa
May 5
10-11:30am
FREE
Maple Syrup Harvest | Ages 6-Adult
Discover the art of tapping a maple tree to make maple syrup
through a story, hike, activities and hands-on practice!
Children must be accompanied by a paid registered adult.
Registration deadline: March 9. Min/Max is 6/20.
Mar 11 | Sunset Woods Park
2245152-A Su
10-11am
$10
2245152-B Su
11:30am-12:30pm $10
Stories in the Woods | Adult/Child, Ages 6 months-6
years (NEW AGES)
Engage in a hands-on nature inspired activity, enjoy a story and
take a short hike with a naturalist.
*Adult and child, $3/additional child.
No pre-registration required.
Th
Mar 29
9:30-10:30am
$8*
Th
Apr 12
9:30-10:30am
$8*
Th
Apr 26
9:30-10:30am
$8*
Th
May 10
9:30-10:30am
$8*
Th
May 24
9:30-10:30am
$8*
EXPLORE
LAKE MICHIGAN
THIS SPRING
This Spring Heller Nature Center is hosting great events
and programs at Rosewood Beach.
Fossil Hunters | Ages 6-10 Beach Campout | All Ages
Stories in the Sand | Adult/Child, Ravine Rangers | Grades K-3
Ages 6 months -6 years
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Park District of Highland Park • 847.831.3810 • pdhp.org
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