One-Day Family Programs
Beekeeping
[ Ages 6-Adult ]
Put on a bee suit and get a safe , fascinating look inside Heller ’ s beehives and taste our own special honey ! Children must be accompanied by a paid registered adult . All participants must wear closed shoes and long socks to visit the hives . Min / Max : 6 / 20 Sep 11 41351 Sun 1-2:30pm $ 9
Autumn Fest
[ All Ages ]
Live reptiles , a campfire , crafts , games , a self guided nature walk , hayrides , a pumpkin hunt and much more ! * Tickets are $ 3 each and will be required only for select activities . No pre-registration required . See page 10 for more details . This is a cash-only event . Sep 23 Fri 4-7pm FREE *
Final Fall Canoe
[ Ages 6-Adult ]
Join us one last time this year for a paddle on the beautiful Skokie Lagoons ! Heller Naturalists will provide canoes and everything else needed for a relaxing and fun afternoon on the water . Children must be accompanied by a paid registered adult . Registration deadline : Oct 6 . Min / Max is 8 / 12 . Skokie Lagoons Oct 8 41352 Sat 1-3pm $ 22
Fall Family Adventure
[ All Ages ]
An adventure you won ’ t forget ! Learn to use a GPS to find hidden clues along our trails , shoot a bow and arrow , build shelters in the woods , or work together to build a fire . End the afternoon with a cookout – you bring dinner , we ’ ll provide the grill . Activities are subject to change . Children must be accompanied by a paid registered adult . Min / Max is 12 / 24 . Oct 9 41358 Sun 3-7pm $ 12
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Family Group Games Day
[ Ages 7-Adult ]
Bring the whole family out for an afternoon of running around and playing those fun games that require bigger groups . Our games encourage cooperation , fun and making new friends ! Min / Max is 10 / 25 . Children must be accompanied by a paid registered adult . Oct 22 41350 Sat 1-3pm $ 10
One-Day Kids ’ Programs
Volunteer Workday
[ Ages 10-15 ]
Take the time to give back to your local community by volunteering to remove invasive species and improve habitat for native plants and animals alike . Wear sturdy shoes , long pants and clothes for being outside that can get dirty . Registration is required ; please call 847.433.6901 to register . Participants who register for Survival Skills may bring a sack lunch and stay at Heller between programs . Max : 20 . Oct 10 Mon 10am-Noon FREE
Survival Skills
[ Ages 10-15 ]
Start a survival fire , build a shelter in the woods and practice your archery skills with friends ! Activities are subject to change . Participants who sign up for the Volunteer Workday may bring a sack lunch and stay at Heller between programs . Min / Max : 6 / 12 . Oct 10 41369 Mon 12:30-4pm $ 20
American Girls & Super Heroes Hikes
[ Ages 6-8 ]
Calling all American Girls and Super Heroes ! District 112 is out of school today , so drop the kids and their favorite doll or action figure off at Heller for a fun hike through the woods topped off with a campfire and roasted marshmallows . Min / Max : 6 / 12 . Oct 11 41371 Tue 9-11am $ 12
Fall 2016 • Park District of Highland Park 47
HELLER NATURE CENTER