01/23/2016 – Raptor Enrichment
Raptors are smart! Come see Meadowside's resident raptors as they search for food, explore new objects, and encounter new experiences. All ages
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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
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?
Owls are amazing creatures, flying silently through the air to catch their prey. Join us to learn how local species "tiger of the air," "monkey-faced owl," and the "laughing owl" … Continue reading 01/25/2016 – All About Owls
Trail buddies is a great opportunity for preschoolers to discover the thrills and chills of winter nature and develop important skills together with other preschoolers and their favorite adults. As … Continue reading 01/26/2016 – Trail Buddies
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
Learn about flyways, birds found in your backyard, and caring for insects. Explore the role producers, consumers, and decomposers play in the food chain of an ecosystem. Ages 7 to … Continue reading 01/30/2016 – Webelos/Arrow of Light Elective: Into the Wild
Erect a tower, build a boat, make a mud pie...it's time to let your inner architect out! We'll venture into different park habitats to design and construct things using natural … Continue reading 01/30/2016 – Nature Architects
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