Kids & Family
CL Park District Nature Offers Spring Programs for Tots-Adult
Programs and events April-May
The Crystal Lake Park District Nature Center is a local favorite place to visit. The Nature Center is open to visitors, 7 days week, 10 am-7 pm and also has seasonal programs and events planned year-round. The Nature Center is located at 330 N. Main St, Crystal Lake.
For detailed program description and link to online registration, browse nature programs on pages 16-20 in the winter/spring digital guide at crystallakeparks.org. Most programs listed below require advance registration unless indicated. For questions about Nature Center programs, contact Will Sutphin at wsutphin@crystallakeparks.org
Nature Tots (ages 2-5)
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Where Land Meets Water
Sat, Apr 1, 1-2 pm
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$13 residents/$17 non-residents
Crystal Lake Park District Nature Center, 330 N. Main St, Crystal Lake
Advance registration required. Register for code #212327-01
Hello Spring!
Sun, Apr 9, 1-2 pm
$12 residents/$16 non-residents
Crystal Lake Park District Nature Center, 330 N. Main St, Crystal Lake
Advance registration required. Register for code #212326-01
Nature Explorers (Ages 6-12)
Subterranean Fairies
Sat, Apr 22, 1-3 pm
$19 residents/$25 non-residents
Crystal Lake Park District Nature Center, 330 N. Main St, Crystal Lake
Advance registration required. Register for code #212370-01
Nature Buffs (Ages 13+)
Creative Journals
Sat, Apr 8, 1-3 pm
$27 residents/$35 non-residents
Crystal Lake Park District Nature Center, 330 N. Main St, Crystal Lake
Advance registration required. Register for code #112307-01
Wind Chimes
Sat, Apr 29, 10 am-Noon
$26 residents/$34 non-residents
Crystal Lake Park District Nature Center, 330 N. Main St, Crystal Lake
Advance registration required. Register for code #232347-01
Other Programs
Fishing Workshop (Ages 11-17)
Sat, Apr 29, 1-4 pm
$28 residents/$36 non-residents
Crystal Lake Park District Nature Center, 330 N. Main St, Crystal Lake
Advance registration required. Register for code #212376-01
Earth Day Pollinators (ages ages)
Sat, Apr 22, 10 am-2 pm
FREE, just drop in at The Nature Center
Learn how to plant your own pollinator pocket garden.
Monthly Drop In Crafts
April: Recycling Craft
FREE, just drop in at The Nature Center during regular hours of operation.
7 days week, 10 am-5 pm
