Homeschool Day: Animal Adaptations
Schedule
Wed Apr 08 2026 at 10:00 am to 11:30 am
UTC-05:00Location
Goodenow Grove Nature Preserve | Beecher, IL
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***Please note that using this Facebook Event page to indicate you are going does not mean you are registered for the event. You must register by using the link or calling the number below.***It’s humans vs. wildlife in the challenge of survival. Led by a naturalist, become a squirrel, a spider, an opossum and other local wildlife to discover how adaptations help animals survive. Then compare your abilities with those of our wildlife to better understand and appreciate their adaptive strengths.
Pack a picnic lunch and extend your day or sign up for our afternoon program as well!
Fee: Free!
Age: Ages 6-12. Children must be accompanied by a registered adult.
Registration required by Thursday, April 2, by calling 708-946-2216 or online: https://anc.apm.activecommunities.com/fpdwc/activity/search/detail/9969?onlineSiteId=0&from_original_cui=true
Plum Creek Nature Center is an accessible facility. Outdoor activities may take place on natural surfaces across uneven terrain. Anyone who requires an auxiliary aid or service to participate in this program should submit a request online (https://www.reconnectwithnature.org/americans-with-disabilities-act-information/request-accommodation-inclusion-service/) no later than 48 hours before the program.
(Photo courtesy of Matthew Zook)
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