Spring Valley to offer winter nature programs for home school groups

Posted January 16, 2014 12:48 pm

Submitted by Schaumburg Park District

Schaumburg Park District offers a variety of natural science and history programs specially designed for home school families at Spring Valley Nature Center and Heritage Farm, 1111 E. Schaumburg Road.

Winter offerings include Biscuits and Butter, a lesson in historic cooking held in the Heritage Farm’s farmhouse kitchen. Kitchen Chemistry and Energy Sources are held in the Nature Center and explore basic concepts of chemistry and physics. Other program offerings include Winter Ecology, Conservation in Action and Owls: Predators of the Night.

Programs are offered on demand with reservations required at least two weeks in advance. Fees vary and require a minimum of 10 participants for most programs.

For information, call (847) 985-2100 or visit www.parkfun.com.

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