Adult & Family Programs
One-Day Adult and Family Programs
Nature Playdates | All Ages |
Play at Heller and learn a thing or two about nature . Each date |
offers a different themed activity ( one per family ) and a selfguided |
I Spy hike . Afterwards , bring a picnic lunch or play In |
Wander Woods , our outdoor nature play space . |
No pre-registration required . |
Sa |
Sep 8 |
10-11:30am |
FREE |
Sa |
Oct 13 |
10-11:30am |
FREE |
Sa |
Nov 10 |
10-11:30am |
FREE |
Family Archery | Ages 8-Adult A perfect family activity ! Learn the basics of archery , then spend the time practicing on the range ! All equipment and instruction provided . Children must be accompanied by a paid registered adult . Min / Max 8 / 16 . Sep 8 4245128-A Sa 1-2:30pm $ 10
Stories in the Woods | Adult / Child , Ages 6 mo-6 yrs |
Enjoy story time with a naturalist , then take a short hike and |
create a craft to take home . |
* Adult and child , $ 3 / additional child . No pre-registration |
required . |
Th |
Sep 13 |
10:30-11:30am |
$ 8 * |
Th |
Sep 27 |
10:30-11:30am |
$ 8 * |
Th |
Oct 11 |
10:30-11:30am |
$ 8 * |
Th |
Oct 25 |
10:30-11:30am |
$ 8 * |
Th |
Nov 8 |
10:30-11:30am |
$ 8 * |
Family Campfire | All Ages |
Take a short hike with a naturalist along the trails , play games |
with family and friends and enjoy marshmallows roasted over |
the campfire ! Children under two are free . Children must be |
accompanied by a paid registered adult . Min / Max : 6 / 20 . |
* Participants who also sign up for Look Out !, may bring their |
dinner to cook on our grill between programs . |
** Please note earlier program time . |
Sep 14 |
4245100-A |
F |
6-7:30pm |
$ 10 |
Oct 13 4245100-B |
Sa |
6-7:30pm * |
$ 10 |
Nov 2 4245100-C |
F |
5:30-7pm ** |
$ 10 |
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 16 4245101-A Su 1-2:30pm $ 10
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 : Sep 21 . Min / Max is 8 / 12 . Sept 23 | Skokie Lagoons 4245102-A Su 1-3pm $ 22
Look Out ! | All Ages Whoa ! Look out ! Learn to use a GPS to find hidden clues along our trails and accomplish tasks as a family . You ’ ll gain knowledge on how to spot and be aware of things all around you . Investigate and identify plants , animals , and enjoy family fun in our woodland environment . Participants who also sign up for Family Campfire , may bring their dinner to cook on our grill between programs . Children under two are free . Children must be accompanied by a paid registered adult . Min / Max is 12 / 24 . Oct 13 4245160-A Sa 3-5pm $ 15
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