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What animals live in and around Wheaton Regional Park and which animals actually live in the nature center? Join this family friendly presentation and your chance to see the animals … Continue reading 01/17/2016 – Meet the Animals
Now that the weather is colder, enjoy a tale about nature in the cozy comfort of the nature center. Join us in January by our cozy hearth to watch the … Continue reading 01/17/2016 – January Storytimes: Winter Weather
Look around...listen...breath deep...touch! Our understanding of the world around us is based on what we can sense, and what we can imagine. As humans, we have limited senses of hearing … Continue reading 01/17/2016 – What Are You Missing?
Needle felt a small burlap bag with strands of colored wool roving and a barbed needle to create a unique and charming sack for small gifts, jewelry or magic potions. … Continue reading 01/21/2016 – Simple Needle Felting
Take a hike by the light of the full moon. We'll look and listen for creatures that are most active at night. Hikes are approximately 1 mile. Dress warmly and … Continue reading 01/22/2016 – Night Hike: Black Hill
Learn which seed is preferred by which bird and where to place your feeders, then make a treat or a feeder for your backyard feathered friends. Please register everyone attending … Continue reading 01/23/2016 – Backyard Birding
Raptors are smart! Come see Meadowside's resident raptors as they search for food, explore new objects, and encounter new experiences. All ages
Take a walk with a naturalist on nearby trails to discover what's happening in nature around Brookside Nature Center. One day we might learn how to identify trees in winter, … Continue reading 01/23/2016 – Wheaton Wanders
Nature is awesome, cool, and super-fun! We'll celebrate the winter wonderland around us with awesome activities around the Visitor Center. Check our Facebook page before the program to find out … Continue reading 01/24/2016 – Something Awesome!
School's out today, so bring the kids to the Visitor Center for an afternoon of nature fun! Friends of Black Hill Nature Programs will be on hand to help you … Continue reading 01/24/2016 – Family Day at Black Hill