Lake County Parks & Recreation
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Friday April 19 6:00pm - 7:30pm CDT
Cancelled: Campfire Stories: Nocturnal Animals
Rescheduled event TBA. Thanks! https://lakecountyparks.com/calendar.aspx?EID=2677
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Saturday April 20 All Day
Farm Chore Tour
The Buckley Family first settled in Indiana back in 1849. This centuries old farmstead is a unique part of Indiana history. Join the farmers as they demonstrate the care required to keep such a special place up to snuff. https://lakecountyparks.com/calendar.aspx?EID=267......More
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Saturday April 20 10:00am - 11:00am CDT
Intro to Monarch Community Science
Monarchs have become a beacon for habitat conservation. Come learn some easy ways to be a butterfly scientist in your yard or favorite park through community science platforms. https://lakecountyparks.com/calendar.aspx?EID=2678
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Sunday April 21 10:00am - 11:30am CDT
Mindful Walk
Take time to appreciate the benefits of being in nature. Deepen your connection with yourself by encouraging your senses to absorb and celebrate the outdoors. This will be an intentional slower paced walk. https://lakecountyparks.com/calendar.aspx?EID=2680
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Tuesday April 23 7:30pm - 8:30pm CDT
Full Egg Moon Stroll
Did you know that each full moon of the year has special names? Learn what other names the April moon has during this guided evening hike. Please dress for the weather, as trails will be wet this time of year. https://lakecountyparks.com/calendar.aspx?EID=2681
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Wednesday April 24 9:30am - 11:00am CDT
Bird Migration Hike
Spring is a great time to see a variety of migrating bird species including thrushes, warblers, sparrows and vireos. Walk with a park naturalist to see who is visiting the Woods. Please dress for the weather, as trails will be wet this time of year. https://lakecountypa......More
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Thursday April 25 2:00pm - 3:00pm CDT
Wetland Scavenger Hunt
Wetlands are homes to many living things such as animals, insects and plants. On this walk we will look for these things using our senses of sight, touch and sound. https://lakecountyparks.com/calendar.aspx?EID=2689
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Friday April 26 10:00am - 11:00am CDT
Nature Playdate: Gibson Woods
Discover the natural wonders of the Lake County Parks during a monthly play date. We will meet at a different park each month to see what nature has in store to explore. https://lakecountyparks.com/calendar.aspx?EID=2778
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Friday April 26 1:00pm - 2:15pm CDT
REGISTRATION FULL: Homeschool Wandering Wild Wonders: Gibson Woods
Nature has so many things to explore and teach us! As we wander through the county, visiting a new park each month, we will see what wild wonders we can unearth. Please prepare for the weather and wear clothes you do not mind getting dirty in; snack & supplies included.......More
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Saturday April 27 2:00pm - 4:00pm CDT
Wildlife Smartphone Scavenger Hunt
Explore Gibson Woods Nature Preserve as we learn about the wildlife that call it home through smartphone technology and the community science app, iNaturalist. Part of the City Nature Challenge-Chicagoland, we will take an easy, slow-paced hike to look at and collect da......More
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Sunday April 28 10:00am - 11:30am CDT
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Sunday April 28 1:00pm - 3:00pm CDT