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Classes and Programs at FPNC
Advanced Registration Required

Nature Classes for Kids/Home School Natural Basket Weaving Paint a Wren House!
Nature Classes Learn the basics of basket weaving as we Provide a great nesting space for a wren
This series of programs is for children make a beautiful basket out of pine needles family this summer. Kids will have a blast
who want to learn about Illinois’ natural and other natural materials. No experience painting a wooden wren house to take
world. These sessions will vary in topic necessary and all materials are provided. home a couple of days later, once the
and structure and children will participate Age: 13+ Fee: $12, $10/CORE members houses are dry and sealant has been
in hands-on activities aimed at increasing Code Date Time applied. All supplies are included. Dress to
their knowledge and interest in each topic. get messy!
Please dress for outside activities. 76029 Su: 1/22 1-3 pm Age: 6-12 Fee: $12, $10/CORE members
Age: 6-12 Time: 10-11:30 am Code Date Time
Fee per class: $9/child, $7/CORE members Winter Survival
Parents should attend at no fee. Do you know what to do if your car gets 76031 Su: 4/9 2-3 pm
stuck in the snow in the middle of nowhere?
Code Date Subject Are you prepared to survive in the harsh NEW! Spring Break Escape at FPNC
76013 Th: 2/2 Winter Tree ID winter conditions? Come learn the do’s Kick off Spring Break with a morning of fun
76014 Sa: 2/4 Winter Tree ID and don’ts of winter survival. There will at Forest Park Nature Center! Complete
be an opportunity to practice some of the a scavenger hunt challenge in the forest,
76015 Th: 3/2 Signs of Spring
skills hands-on outside, so please dress play nature games, meet some fascinating
76018 Sa: 3/4 Signs of Spring appropriately. animals, and paint a birdhouse to take
76019 Sa: 4/1 Nests & Eggs Age: 10+ Fee: $5 home. Please bring your lunch for a picnic in
76016 Th: 4/6 Nests & Eggs Code Date Time the woods!
76017 Th: 5/4 What Bird is That? 76204 Sa: 2/19 1:30-3:30 pm Age: 7-12 Fee: $16/child
76020 Sa: 5/6 What Bird is That? Code Date Time
Birding Tour of the Illinois River 76034 M: 4/10 9 am-1 pm
Preschool Party This trip will take in some of the bird
Bring your little one to the Nature Center migration hotspots along the Illinois River,
for a “party” filled with fun and learning spots renowned for both scenic quality and
designed just for them! Each session bird diversity. After meeting at the Nature
features nature-themed activities and a Center, we will proceed to sites such as
craft, and if the weather permits, a walk Spring Lake, Chautauqua, Rice Lake, Banner
outside. Marsh, and one of the largest wetland
Age: 2-5 Time: 10-11 am restoration projects in the world, the Nature
Fee per class: $9/child, $7/CORE members Conservancy’s Emiquon Preserve. This trip,
Parents should attend at no fee. led by Dennis Endicott and Mike Miller
of the Peoria Audubon Society, includes
Code Date Subject
transportation, a delicious lunch, and
76021 Sa: 1/21 Eagles snacks.
76022 M: 1/30 Eagles Age: 14+
76023 Sa: 2/25 Fur & Feathers Fee: $40/person, $35/CORE and Peoria
Audubon members
76024 M: 2/27 Fur & Feathers
Code Date Time
76025 Sa: 3/25 Rocks
76030 Sa: 3/4 7 am-5 pm
76026 M: 3/27 Rocks
76027 M: 4/24 Nests & Eggs NEW! Brunch with a Turtle
76028 Sa: 4/29 Nests & Eggs Join our Box Turtle for brunch while you
learn what turtles like to eat. All ages Forest Fairy Tea Party
Enjoy a spring afternoon tea party at Forest
welcome. Light breakfast provided. Park! Participants will create their own fairy
Age: All Fee: $10, $8/CORE members
accessories and then stroll through the
Code Date Time forest together, enjoying some refreshing
76205 Sa: 3/18 10-11 am tea and treats afterwards.
Age: 4-9 Fee: $9, $7/CORE members
Code Date Time
76032 Su: 4/30 2-3:30 pm
76033 Sun: 5/7 2-3:30 pm

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