Stop by Earth Day Open House at Creek Bend Nature Center
Earth Day is every day at Creek Bend Nature Center, but Sunday, April 22, is extra special.
Throughout the day, the Forest Preserve District of Kane County will lead activities at Creek Bend Nature Center from stories and crafts to a native landscaping program.
There will be Earth Day treats for everyone. Participants also will treat Mother Earth by cleaning up the trails. Activities are from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. At 8 a.m., join a free bird walk for all ages. From 10:30 to 11:30 a.m., there will be an Earth Day Garden Workshop. Cost is $10 per garden, all ages.
From noon to 4 p.m., there will be free crafts and games for all ages.
From 1 to 2 p.m., learn about "Native Landscaping 101" for age 18 or older. There is a $10 fee.
From 3 to 4 p.m., join in a Nature Hike and Trail Cleanup for all ages.
The Creek Bend Nature Center is within LeRoy Oakes Forest Preserve at 37W700 Dean St., St. Charles. To register for the "Earth Day Garden Workshop" or "Native Landscaping 101," call (630) 444-3190 or email programs@kaneforest.com.
To view the full roster of forest preserve district nature programs, visit www.kaneforest.com. Follow them on Facebook or Twitter.