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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
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 01/24/2016 – What Are You Missing?
Our local native flora is essentially tied to other aspects of the ecosystem, including weather patterns. While many animals have the ability to move when conditions become rapidly unfavorable, plants … Continue reading 01/27/2016 – Nature Matters: Climate Change and Native Plants
What animals live in and around Wheaton Regional Park and which animals actually live in the nature center? Join us for a family friendly presentation and your chance to see … Continue reading 01/30/2016 – Meet the Animals
Observe Meadowside's resident raptors during their feeding time and hear some stories about the raptors on exhibit. All ages