Nature Play Day After Hours: Nature Detectives

Schedule

Tue Apr 21 2026 at 06:00 pm to 07:30 pm

UTC-05:00

Location

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.***
There’s a mystery afoot! Join us for this nature-themed program for 3- to 5-year-olds and their adults. Put on your detective cap, whip out your magnifying glass and learn how to spot the clues that animals leave behind.
Fee: Free!
Age: Ages 3-5. Children must be accompanied by a registered adult.
Registration required by Sunday, April 19, by calling 708-946-2216 or online: https://anc.apm.activecommunities.com/fpdwc/activity/search/detail/9986?onlineSiteId=0&from_original_cui=true
Be prepared for indoor and outdoor activities including a story, a hike, games and crafts. We encourage experiencing the outdoors in all weather, so please dress accordingly.
Outdoor activities may take place on natural surfaces across uneven terrain. Plum Creek Nature Center is an accessible facility. 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 via Shutterstock)
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