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NEW Educational Workshops at the Nature Center

Something for all ages!

The Crystal Lake Park District Colonel Palmer House and The Nature Center are partnering to offer new educational workshops .

Invention Workshop (Ages 6-12)

Curie, Tesla and Gallilei. All are famous inventors and scientists who got their start somewhere. We invite you to come and experiment with us the way some of these scientists did to create their breakthroughs. We will take some time to discover what interests you and how you are already becoming a scientists

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Sat, July 24, 10 am-Noon

Location: Nature Center, 330 N. Main St, Crystal Lake

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$10 resident/$13 non-resident

Advance registration required. Register online at crystallakeparks.org

Garden Beauty (Ages 16 & up)

Interested in making your own beauty products? How about products made from materials found in your garden? Spend time learning what ingredients to use and how to make mists, toners, creams and baths. You’ll go home invigorated with the supplies and recipes

Sat, July 31, 9-11 am

Location: Nature Center, 330 N. Main St, Crystal Lake

$15 resident/$20 non-resident

Advance registration required. Register online at crystallakeparks.org

Home Grown Herbal Teas (Ages 16 & up)

Tea has been around for thousands of years. We’ll explore tea, touching on its history, and learn the difference between traditional and herbal teas. We will discover different ingredients used for tea making, test some tea blends and prepare more for you to take home.

Sat, August 21, 9-11 am

Location: Nature Center, 330 N. Main St, Crystal Lake

$15 resident/$20 non-resident

Advance registration required. Register online at crystallakeparks.org

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