In the Outdoors: Happy Harvest
In this time of feasts, celebrations, and thanks, join us as we dive into the advantages of shopping and eating local.
Join guest speaker, Dr. Martin Quirk, to discuss the advantages of why growing a garden or supporting local can help make for more sustainable holiday meals and more.
Sustainable, harvest-themed crafts to follow lecture. Coffee and sustainable snacks will be provided.
About In the Outdoors
Be “In the Outdoors” all season long, rain or shine, you can’t go wrong! It’s great for all ages, through all of life’s stages. Bring your scout group, or your whole family!
Events are FREE, pre-registration is highly recommended.
In the Outdoors events are sponsored by Rock River Disposal.
In the Outdoors: Hootin' Holidays
Winter in northern Illinois can get pretty chilly, but the birds of prey in our exhibit are well-equipped to deal with it!
During Hootin' Holidays, you’ll get to know the birds and learn some adaptations that make them capable of surviving the elements throughout the year. You might even get to dissect an owl pellet!
About In the Outdoors
Be “In the Outdoors” all season long, rain or shine, you can’t go wrong! It’s great for all ages, through all of life’s stages. Bring your scout group, or your whole family!
Events are FREE, pre-registration is highly recommended.
In the Outdoors events are sponsored by Rock River Disposal.
In the Outdoors: Leafy Masterpieces
Join Atwood staff for a hike among the brilliant colors of autumn! The first hour of this program will be a hike, where participants will have the chance to collect fallen leaves. Following the hike, participants will get a chance to create a leafy masterpiece with different mediums in addition to their selection of leaves.
About In the Outdoors
Be “In the Outdoors” all season long, rain or shine, you can’t go wrong! It’s great for all ages, through all of life’s stages. Bring your scout group, or your whole family!
Events are FREE, pre-registration is highly recommended.
In the Outdoors events are sponsored by Rock River Disposal.