Community Corner
Crystal Lake Park District Nature Center Offers Fall Programs
Something for everyone-Tots to Adults
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 20-25 in the fall 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
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Good Owl Friends
Wed, Sept 29, 10-11 am
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Ages 2-5
$8 residents/$12 non-residents
Crystal Lake Park District Nature Center, 330 N. Main St, Crystal Lake
Advance registration required. Register for code #112303-01
Jack and the Giant
Wed, Oct 13, 10-11 am
Ages 2-5
$8 residents/$12 non-residents
Crystal Lake Park District Nature Center, 330 N. Main St, Crystal Lake
Advance registration required. Register for code #112304-01
Animal Tea Party
Wed, Oct 27, 10-11 am
Ages 2-5
$8 residents/$12 non-residents
Crystal Lake Park District Nature Center, 330 N. Main St, Crystal Lake
Advance registration required. Register for code #112306-01
Winter Wonderland
Wed, Nov 10, 10-11 am
Ages 2-5
$8 residents/$12 non-residents
Crystal Lake Park District Nature Center, 330 N. Main St, Crystal Lake
Advance registration required. Register for code #112307-01
Family Programs
Animal Trivia Night
Sun, Oct 10, 6-8 pm
All ages
$5 residents/$7 non-residents
Crystal Lake Park District Nature Center, 330 N. Main St, Crystal Lake
Advance registration required. Register for code #152305-01
Holiday Decorations
Choice of: Wed, Dec 1 or Th, Dec 2 6-8 pm
All ages
$15 residents/$20 non-residents
Crystal Lake Park District Nature Center, 330 N. Main St, Crystal Lake
Advance registration required. Register for code #152303-01 and 02
Nature Center Explorers
World of Webs
Sat, Oct 9, 10-11:30 am
Ages 6-12
$10 residents/$13 non-residents
Crystal Lake Park District Nature Center, 330 N. Main St, Crystal Lake
Advance registration required. Register for code #122354-01
Wetland, Warlocks & Wizards
Sat, Oct 30, 10-11:30 am
Ages 6-12
$10 residents/$13 non-residents
Crystal Lake Park District Nature Center, 330 N. Main St, Crystal Lake
Advance registration required. Register for code #122355-01
Bewildered Bats
Sat, Nov 6, 10-11:30 am
Ages 6-12
$10 residents/$13 non-residents
Crystal Lake Park District Nature Center, 330 N. Main St, Crystal Lake
Advance registration required. Register for code #122356-01
Plant Animals
Sat, Nov 20, 10-11:30 am
Ages 6-12
$10 residents/$13 non-residents
Crystal Lake Park District Nature Center, 330 N. Main St, Crystal Lake
Advance registration required. Register for code #122352-01
Avatar’s Teachings
Sat, Nov 27, 10-11:30 am
Ages 6-12
$10 residents/$13 non-residents
Crystal Lake Park District Nature Center, 330 N. Main St, Crystal Lake
Advance registration required. Register for code #122357-01
Fairies
Fall Fairies
Sat, Oct 16, 10 am-Noon
Ages 6-12
$18 residents/$24 non-residents
Crystal Lake Park District Nature Center, 330 N. Main St, Crystal Lake
Advance registration required. Register for code #122360-1
Acorns & Fairies
Sat, Nov 13, 10 am-11:30 am
Ages 6-12
$15 residents/$23 non-residents
Crystal Lake Park District Nature Center, 330 N. Main St, Crystal Lake
Advance registration required. Register for code #122359-01
Nature Center Workshops
Bird Study Workshop
Sat, Oct 1, 6-8 pm
Ages 11-17
$15 residents/$20 non-residents
Crystal Lake Park District Nature Center, 330 N. Main St, Crystal Lake
Advance registration required. Register for code #122363-01
Geology Workshop
Sat, Oct 23, 9 am-Noon
Ages 11-17
$20 residents/$26 non-residents
Crystal Lake Park District Nature Center, 330 N. Main St, Crystal Lake
Advance registration required. Register for code #122362-01
Pioneering Workshop
Sat, Nov 20, 9 am-2 pm
Ages 11-17
$20 residents/$26 non-residents
Crystal Lake Park District Nature Center, 330 N. Main St, Crystal Lake
Advance registration required. Register for code #122361-01
Nature Center Programs for Ages 13+
Mineral Masterpiece
Fri, Oct 8, 6-8 pm
Ages 13-adult
$30 residents/$45 non-residents
Crystal Lake Park District Nature Center, 330 N. Main St, Crystal Lake
Advance registration required. Register for code #132311-01
Make Your Own Wreath
Fri, Oct 22, 6-8 pm
Ages 13-adult
$30 residents/$45 non-residents
Crystal Lake Park District Nature Center, 330 N. Main St, Crystal Lake
Advance registration required. Register for code #132309-02
Pyrography
Fri, Nov 5, 6-8 pm
Ages 13-adult
$15 residents/$20 non-residents
Crystal Lake Park District Nature Center, 330 N. Main St, Crystal Lake
Advance registration required. Register for code #132313-01
A Naturalist’s History
Fri, Nov 19, 6-8 pm
Ages 13-adult
$10 residents/$13 non-residents
Crystal Lake Park District Nature Center, 330 N. Main St, Crystal Lake
Advance registration required. Register for code #132314-01
