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The Forest Preserve District of Will County will offer an evening Nature Play Day program highlighting squirrels and seeds on September 12, at Plum Creek Nature Center. The program is for children ages three-to-five. –Forest Preserve photo, Glenn P. Knoblock.

Recycle a Bike, Paddle to See the Sunrise at Forest Preserve Programs

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Forest Preserve District of Will County programs in mid-September feature paddling, bike recycling, a bird hike, and a squirrel program for kids. Online registration is available on the Event Calendar at ReconnectWithNature.org Here is the lineup…

Nature Play Day After Hours – Squirrels and Seeds, from 6-7:30 p.m., Tuesday, September 12, Plum Creek Nature Center, Crete Township: Learn all about squirrels and seeds. Be prepared for indoor and outdoor activities, including a hike, a story, games, music, art, and more. Free, ages three/five. Registration is required.

Sunrise Paddle, from 6-8 a.m., Saturday, September 16, Monee Reservoir, Monee Township: What better way to start the morning than on the waters of the reservoir. Watch the sun rise and listen to the sounds of nature. Bring your own kayak or use one at the site. This is a self-guided program. Ages 21 or older; $20 per person with kayak rental or $10 without rental. Register by September 14.

Recycle Your Bicycle, from September 16 – October 1, at two locations – Monee Reservoir in Monee Township and Hidden Oaks Nature Center in Bolingbrook: Clean out your garage and make a difference by recycling your bicycle. The bikes are collected for Working Bikes, an organization that refurbishes and distributes bikes globally to individuals with disabilities and in developing countries for transportation. No bike is too old or rusty!

Migratory Bird Hike, from 8-10 a.m., Saturday, September 16, Lake Renwick Preserve – Plainfield Township Access, Plainfield. Free, all ages: Join a guided hike in search of birds that use the lake to rest and refuel during migration, including amazing waterfowl, soaring eagles, and beautiful songbirds. Meet in the parking lot at the Plainfield Township Office on Lockport Street. Register by Sept. 15.

Spot It on the Fly, with visitor center hours, September 19 – October 31, at Monee Reservoir Visitor Center: Take a closer look at all the details in the “World’s Finest: Fly-Fishing Tackle” exhibition on display at Monee Reservoir. Can you spot the matching zoomed-in photos to the custom collection of rods, reels, flies, and photographs? Grab an activity sheet from the concession stand and find out. Spot all the details to receive a prize when you turn in your activity sheet.

For more information on the Forest Preserve District of Will County, visit ReconnectWithNature.org.


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