‘Insect Wonderland’ And More — Forest Preserve Fall Programs Help Preschoolers Explore
From an insect wonderland to nature’s harvests, there are a lot of fun fall activities for preschoolers coming up at Creek Bend Nature Center at LeRoy Oakes Forest Preserve.
Nature Tykes
Fish, insects, nature’s harvest and turkeys, will be the themes for this fall’s nature programs for preschoolers, from the Forest Preserve District of Kane County.
In “Nature Tykes,” 3-year olds explore the natural world through a variety of activities with their parent or caregiver. Sessions include a combination of stories, nature hikes, songs, games and crafts.
- On Thursday, Sept. 22, insect wonderland will be the theme.
- On Thursday, Oct. 27, nature’s harvest will be the theme.
- And on Thursday, Nov. 17, turkey trot will be the theme.
“Nature Tykes” programs run from 9:30 a.m. to 10:15 a.m. at Creek Bend Nature Center. Registration is $5 per child, per session.
Little Naturalists
“Little Naturalists” is the Forest Preserve District’s hour-long program for 4- and 5-year-olds. Children will discover the wonders of nature through a variety of activities including songs, hikes, stories, games and crafts.
This program is for the young participants, so parents, caregivers and siblings may enjoy the trails of LeRoy Oakes Forest Preserve, or wait inside the nature center, during the program.
- On Thursday, Sept. 22, our theme will be insect wonderland.
- On Thursday, Oct. 27, nature’s harvest will be the theme.
- And on Thursday, Nov. 17, turkey trot will be the theme.
“Little Naturalists” programs run from 1 p.m to 2 p.m. at Creek Bend Nature Center. Registration is $5 per child, per session.
To register, call 630-444-3190 or e-mail programs@kaneforest.com. Creek Bend Nature Center is located within LeRoy Oakes Forest Preserve at 37W700 Dean St., St. Charles.
To see a full roster of Forest Preserve District nature programs, visit www.kaneforest.com.
SOURCE: Forest Preserve of Kane County news release
About Creek Bend Nature Center
Creek Bend Nature Center features interpretive displays and hands-on exhibits of interest to visitors of all ages. Come see our Prairie Ecology exhibit, with bison dating back to the World’s Columbian Exposition in Chicago in 1893, and biodiversity components. The Nature Center includes an extremely popular wetland exhibit entitled “A Clams-Eye View of the Fox River.” The address is Creek Bend Nature Center, LeRoy Oakes Forest Preserve, 37W700 Dean St., St. Charles, IL 60175
About the Forest Preserve District of Kane County
The Forest Preserve District of Kane County acquires, holds and maintains land to preserve natural and historic resources, habitats, flora and fauna. The district restores, restocks, protects and preserves open space for the education, recreation and pleasure of Kane County citizens. For more information, visit the district’s website or find them on social media via Facebook, Twitter or Instagram. Also, sign up for the quarterly TreeLine Newsletter.
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