Plant an oak tree in a pot to take home Oct. 18 at Creek Bend Nature Center

Posted October 08, 2020 11:00 pm

Submitted by Forest Preserve District of Kane County

Decorate a pot and plant your own oak tree during the "Acorn-to-Oaks Planting Workshop," offered by Forest Preserve District of Kane County.

The mightiest oaks start with a little acorn!

Learn about different native oak species and take a hike around LeRoy Oakes Forest Preserve to observe the unique characteristics of a variety of trees, including several oaks. Complete your experience by taking home an oak tree of your own.

This program will be 10 to 11 a.m. Sunday, Oct. 18, at Creek Bend Nature Center.

Advance registration is required. Call (630) 444-3190 or email programs@kaneforest.com to register.

The registration fee is $10 per pot.

Creek Bend Nature Center is located within LeRoy Oakes Forest Preserve, at 37W700 Dean St., St. Charles.

For more information on this program, or other Forest Preserve District nature programs, visit www.kaneforest.com. Find the forest preserve district on social media by searching @forestpreserve.

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