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Winter Programs at Crabtree Nature Center
Activities and events for the whole family to enjoy beginning in January.
January 2013
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Eeewwhh! That’s Gross!
Discover the secrets of scat, and explore some disgusting habits of our local wildlife.|Sunday, January 6, 1 pm
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***Watercolor Painting
Start painting with watercolors in this fun class and be amazed at what you can do! Taught by artist Denise Peters. Registration is required, limited attendance, 12 yrs. & up. |Saturday, January 12, 1 pm
Buckthorn Bonfire
Come on out and join the staff in removing one of our most invasive shrubs, and then warm up by the fire. Don't forget to bring your favorite work gloves. | Sunday, January 13, 11 am - 2 pm
Winter Wonders Scavenger Hike
Join a naturalist on a winter walk through the woods. We’ll look for tracks, listenfor birds and feel the soft study furs of animals that are found in this region. What will you see, hear, or feel on this seasonal scavenger hike? |Sunday, January 20, 1pm
Let It Snow
Do you know snow? Take a closer look at this white wonder, make a snow catcher and sample some ice cream. Join us for some family fun. |Sunday, January 27, 1 pm
February 2013
Great Groundhog's Day
Come celebrate the only animal to have its own holiday! Find out how it got started and what makes groundhogs so great. Take home your own groundhog weather forecaster. | Saturday, February 2, 1pm
The Plant that Killed Abe Lincoln’s Mother
Celebrate our 16th president and learn how a woodland flower changed the course of history. | Sunday, February 10, 1pm
Love Is In The Air
Romance is in the air for all kinds of animals. Come hear more then go for a night hike on snowshoes (conditions permitting) and enjoy chocolate fondue by the fire. Adults Only, registration required, limited attendance. $2/person | Friday, February 15, 7 pm
***Trading Cards
Create works of art the size of baseball cards that are traded throughout the world. Taught by artist Kimberly Butts. Registration is required, limited attendance. |Saturday, February 16, 1 pm
Beaver Fever
Join us for an informative program on how the insatiable quest for fur fueled westward expansion and led to the first wildlife laws. |Sunday, February 17, 1 pm
This Old Birdhouse
Prepare for the upcoming nestingseason by constructing a birdhouse. Plans and placement suggestions will be included. One birdhouse per family. Family program. Registration required/$5 donation per birdhouse | Sunday, February 24, 1 pm
***denotes programs that are part of our Art In Nature All Through the Year Series
2013 Special Events Dates - Mark Your Calendar
International Migratory Bird Day
Celebrate with the Prairie Woods Audubon Society members and Crabtree Staff. | Saturday, May 11, 2013
99 Years and Growing! The Forest Preserve District of Cook County turns 100 in 2014! Ick off the centennial celebration at Crabtree. | Sunday, June 9, 2013
Art in Nature
Watch artists painting along the trail, buy art, enjoy music and try your hand at watercolors, clay and sketching! | Sunday, September 29, 2013
Information submitted by Crabtree Nature Center
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