Homeschoolers invited to nature exploration classes

Posted December 22, 2014 10:00 pm

Submitted by the Forest Preserve District of Kane County

The Forest Preserve District of Kane County invites home-school families on monthly explorations in the preserves.

The "Homeschool Explorations" program series is specially designed for families with children, ages 5-10, although all ages are welcome. Each month, a nature topic at a different forest preserve is covered.

The January theme is "Where Did All the Buffalo Go? Extirpated Animals of Illinois." This program will take place from 10 to 11:30 a.m. Thursday, Jan. 8, at Creek Bend Nature Center, within LeRoy Oakes Forest Preserve, 37W700 Dean St., St. Charles.

The February session will focus on "The Big Sleep: Hibernating Animals of Illinois." This program takes place from 10 to 11:30 a.m. Thursday, Feb. 12, at Grunwald Farms Forest Preserve, 02S035 N. Lorang Road in Elburn.

Advance registration is required. Registration is $2 per person. Call (630) 444-3190 or email programs@kaneforest.com to register. For more information on Forest Preserve District nature programs, visit kaneforest.com.

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