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February is Black History Month and to mark the occasion, the Forest Preserve District of Will County will explore the life of Jean Baptiste Point du Sable during a Zoom Webinar on February 16. –Photo via Shutterstock.
Forest Preserve Programs Feature Black History Month, Snowshoeing, Owl Painting
The Forest Preserve District of Will County offers a wide variety of programs year-round. Online registration is available on the Event Calendar at ReconnectWithNature.org. Here is the lineup…
Rivers of Colors – Winter Greens, from 1-2:15 p.m., Saturday, February 11, Four Rivers Environmental Education Center, Channahon: Enjoy a short hike and discover the magic of mosses, and then head inside to make a plant creation to take home. Free, ages 10 or older. Register by February 10.
Snowshoe with You, from 4-5:30 p.m., Saturday, February 11, Isle a la Cache Museum, Romeoville: Learn about snowshoes and then don a pair to play a few games and go snowshoeing. Free, ages 16 or older. Register by February 9.
Wander and Wonder Hike, from 10-11:30 a.m., Sunday, February 12, Hickory Creek Preserve – LaPorte Road Access, Mokena: This slow, meandering hike is for those who hike for discovery over destination. Free, ages 10 or older.
Volunteer Morning, from 9 a.m.-noon, Hadley Valley – Bruce Road Access, Homer Township: Activities include removing invasive woody plants. Registration is required. Complete a waiver online at ReconnectWithNature.org. For information, contact Emily Kenny at 815-722-7364 or volunteerservices@fpdwc.org. Ages 10 or older.
Little Explorers – Animals in Winter, from 10-11:30 a.m., Wednesday, February 15, Four Rivers Environmental Education Center, Channahon: Learn about animals in winter with a story, hike, hands-on activities, crafts, and free play. Free, ages three-five. Register by February 14.
Lunch and Learn – Jean Baptiste Point du Sable, Zoom Webinar, noon-12:30 p.m., Thursday, February 16: Explore the life of Jean Baptiste Point du Sable to mark Black History Month. Log in to learn who he is and why he is important. Learn about his life as a prominent trader and his legacy as a pioneer of the Midwest. Free, ages 13 or older. Register online for the Zoom link.
Nature Painting – Owls for Two, from 5-7 p.m., Friday, February 17, Hidden Oaks Nature Center, Bolingbrook: Grab your valentine, a BFF, or maybe meet someone new and make an owl face painting that can be hung together or separately. All equipment is included. Participants may bring their own adult beverages (beer or wine, please). Light refreshments will be available. Ages 21 or older; $20 per person. Register by February 14.
For more information on the Forest Preserve District of Will County, visit ReconnectWithNature.org.
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