The Park District offers some special Nature Events each season, which are listed below. In addition, we have other Special Events  and you can find out about those special events HERE.

Sunset Hike

Join us for a twilight stroll through the trees! Explore the changing colors of the sky and the sounds of the evening woods, then relax by a campfire with s'mores. It’s the perfect seasonal outing for families and nature lovers. Registration is required for all participants; children must attend with an adult.

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Age: 5+
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$6 (R) $8 (NR)
Thu: Oct. 22
4:45 pm: 1h
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Winter Solstice Celebration

Welcome the return of the sun and bring light to the longest night of the year! Join us for a magical Winter Solstice celebration featuring a luminary-lit woodland walk and a traditional outdoor spiral labyrinth. Inside, we’ll warm up with candle rolling and other seasonal crafts. It’s a peaceful, beautiful way for the whole family to honor the changing seasons. Note: Cost is per participant. Please be aware the trail is not stroller-friendly.

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Age: 5+
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$6 (R) $8 (NR)
Sat: Dec. 19
3:30 pm: 1h
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World Wetland Day

Celebrate the amazing benefits of wetlands during World Wetland Day! This year’s focus will be on wetland mammals, specifically the beaver and muskrat and their roles in the wetland ecosystem. Enjoy interactive presentations, make crafts and embrace the wonders of wetlands. Activities are free, but please register.

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Aquatics Center and Nature Museum
Age: 5+
Fees
Sat: Jan. 30
12:00 pm: 1h
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Maple Syrup

How is Maple Syrup made? Come to the Prairie Grass Nature Museum to find out. Learn about maple trees and the process of syrup-making through demonstrations, activities, and tasting. Children welcome with an adult. Fee is per person.

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Aquatics Center and Nature Museum
Age: +
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$6 (R) $8 (NR)
Sat: Mar. 13
2:00 pm: 1h
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Arbor Day Celebration

Come celebrate the importance of our native trees on Arbor Day. We will explore Harts Woods to connect with our woodlands and learn through demonstrations, experiments, and art.

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Age: 6 - 99
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Sat: May. 01
1:00 pm: 1h
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Spring Lake Clean up

Help get Round Lake clean and ready for the summer season. Please help us pick up trash and litter from the shallows and shores of the lake. Meet at Bengson Park in Round Lake Park. Garbage bags and gloves provided. Snacks and water will be available.. Please register and thank you for your support of Round Lake.

E Lake Shore Dr Round Lake Park IL 60073
Children must be accompanied by an adult.

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Bengson Park
Age: 1 - 99
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Sat: May. 15
9:00 am: 3h
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