Woodland Dunes Nature Center & Preserve
Read a nature book to your favorite Stuffie, then tuck them in for a nap while you play. Gather in the outdoor Little Wings Nature Play Area for these special play days. Families can play together, have fun and maybe get a little messy too! Activities for ages 2-10, but open to all. Children must […]
All programs in this series have a sliding scale fee of $3-$10 per person. This will be collected at check-in, cash is preferred. Sponsored by the Winston Group and Next Era. The aquatic plant and invertebrate communities of constructed wetlands, like those use to catch and treat urban and agricultural runoff, influence nutrient movement and […]
CANCELLED DUE TO LACK OF REGISTRATION Members: $2/child Non-members: $3/child Experience the wonders of nature with your 2-5 year old through nature hikes, play and guided activities. Help your child notice the natural world and ignite their curiosity! Children must be accompanied by an adult, older siblings welcome in summer. Dress for the weather, majority […]
Members: $2/child Non-members: $3/child Experience the wonders of nature with your 2-5 year old through nature hikes, play and guided activities. Help your child notice the natural world and ignite their curiosity! Children must be accompanied by an adult, older siblings welcome in summer. Dress for the weather, majority of the program takes place outdoors. […]
Walk through the Henry Wetland Preserve while we look at what flowers, pollinators, and birds are out there on this day! Members: Free Non-members: Sliding scale $3-$10/person Join a staff member on a guided hike along one of our trails. Some hikes will have a specific topic while others will be about whatever nature presents […]
Members: Free Non-members: $15/family Walk through the forest and meet some of the trees in the preserve. Registration required by Wednesday August 13th. Summer Fridays are made for fun! This new series is for children and their adults to engage with nature through exciting hands-on activities. Each program will explore a new topic and will […]
View night sky constellations with astronomers Al and Ben, along with the moon and other celestial objects through the big telescope in the Sky Shed. You can even bring your own telescope if you need help figuring out how to set it up. Weather and sky conditions permitting. Program takes place outside the Nature Center. […]
Join writers Peggy Turnbull and Tara Huck of Fresh Water Press for time dedicated to creativity. We’ll look at a poem or two by Jean Biegun from her book, Waking Up at Woodland Dunes, then walk outside to discover what the Dunes landscape has to say to us. We’ll write for most of the session […]
Explore the marvelous world of mammals! Learn about what makes an animal a mammal, what adaptations they have, and discover which mammals call Woodland Dunes home. Take a short hike through the forest to search for mammal signs. Registration required by Friday, August 15th. Sliding scale $5-$25 New! Why should kids have all the fun? […]
Slow down, stop by, and say hi to Jess or Kennedy! Each session will have fun information and activities about nature. Visit the front desk to find out where the session will take place. Stop in anytime during the hour. Fun for all ages, no registration required. Watch our Facebook page for more information as […]
Program was originally scheduled on August 16th, but was postponed to Aug 23rd due to unfavorable sky conditions. View night sky constellations with astronomers Al and Ben, along with the moon and other celestial objects through the big telescope in the Sky Shed. You can even bring your own telescope if you need help figuring […]
Check out our new deer exclosure and walk along the restored prairie where the rusty patched bumble bee friends live. Members: Free Non-members: Sliding scale $3-$10/person Join a staff member on a guided hike along one of our trails. Some hikes will have a specific topic while others will be about whatever nature presents to […]