Spring Valley to hold Sunset Fire and Picnic on the Prairie
Don't miss a hot time at Spring Valley.
The Schaumburg Park District will offer a unique opportunity to learn about and observe a prairie burn at Spring Valley Nature Center, 1111 E. Schaumburg Road, during the Sunset Fire and Picnic on the Prairie. The event is 6-8:30 p.m., April 14.
The evening begins with a picnic behind the Nature Center. Bring your own food or buy grilled food at the event.
During the picnic, staff will explain why fire is so beneficial to the health of natural areas, and demonstrate how it is used safely to manage these areas. Trained staff will then conduct a sunset burn of a portion of Spring Valley's prairie, which participants can view from a safe distance.
The admission fee is $3 per person or $12 per family of four. Preregister at any park district facility or online at parkfun.com. All ages are welcome. Children must be accompanied by an adult.
The rain date for the program is April 21.
For information, call (847) 985-2100 or visit www.parkfun.com.