Program Registration

Spring Parks Plus! program registration begins Monday, January 20 for Lake County residents. Open registration begins Thursday, January 23. Winter program registration is open.

Summer Day Camp program registration begins Monday, January 27 for Lake County residents. Open registration begins Thursday, January 30.

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Saturday Morning Hikes

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Have fun, exercise, and enjoy nature every Saturday with a steady-paced hike at a few of our larger parks. Bring your own coffee and sturdy boots recommended. Registration required.
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Add To Cart Available Saturday Morning Hikes 03/01/2025 -05/31/2025 8:00 am -10:00 am Sa Off Site Ages 18 and older $5.00/$5.00
Look & See

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Two-year-olds are never too busy to have springtime fun! Each program includes a story, craft, activities, and hike just terrific for twos!
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Add To Cart Available Look & See: Scratch & Sniff 03/03/2025 -03/03/2025 10:00 am -11:00 am M Penitentiary Glen Reservation Age 2 $5.00/$5.00
Nature Detectives

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Discover what makes spring wonderful by using your senses and natural curiosity. Each program includes a story, craft, activities, and hike just perfect for preschoolers.
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Add To Waitlist Waitlist Nature Detectives: Scratch & Sniff 03/03/2025 -03/03/2025 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm M Penitentiary Glen Reservation Ages 3 and 4 $5.00/$5.00
Hiking Seniority

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We meet year-round every Tuesday at nearby parks to appreciate nature and enjoy the outdoors. Join a Naturalist as we interpret the world around us on this slower paced walk. Please dress appropriately as we hike in all weather. Schedules are emailed upon registration and handed out at the first session. Registration required.
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Add To Cart Available Hiking Seniority 03/04/2025 -05/27/2025 10:00 am -12:00 pm Tu Off Site Ages 50 and older $0.00/$0.00
Tuesday Fast Hikers

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We meet year-round every Tuesday at nearby parks to appreciate nature and enjoy the outdoors. Join a Naturalist as we interpret the world around us on this faster paced hike. Please dress appropriately as we hike in all weather. Schedules are emailed upon registration and handed out at the first session. Registration required.
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Add To Cart Available Tuesday Fast Hikers 03/04/2025 -05/27/2025 10:00 am -12:00 pm Tu Off Site Ages 50 and older $0.00/$0.00
Family Nature Night

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Want to meet the Animal Ambassadors of the Kevin P. Clinton Wildlife Center up close? Each month we will meet a different ambassador and learn their personal story as well as their species' role in our ecosystem with a related hands on activity. All participants must be registered, including adults.
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Add To Cart Available Family Nature Night - Go North: Migratory Species 03/06/2025 -03/06/2025 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm Th Penitentiary Glen Reservation 6-99.99 $5.00/$5.00
Astronomy Extravaganza

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What does the night sky have to offer? Come take a look through hands-on activities and demonstrations to find out. Take a look into the universe in the Star Lab. If it's a clear night, explore the skies with telescopes! Children under the age of 18 must be accompanied by adult. All participants must be registered, including adults.
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Add To Cart Available Astronomy Extravaganza 03/07/2025 -03/07/2025 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm F Jordan Creek Park 0.01-199 $0.00/$0.00
Adapted Farm Fun

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This program will delight all animal lovers. You will experience milking a cow, grooming a horse, leading a sheep and meeting chickens up close. Each participant must be accompanied by an adult. Program is designed for individuals with disabilities.
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Add To Cart Available Adapted Farm Fun 03/08/2025 -03/08/2025 10:00 am -11:30 am Sa Lake Metroparks Farmpark Ages 10 and older $20.00/$20.00
Ride a Draft Horse

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You have seen them pull wagons and plows, now here is your chance to groom, saddle and ride a mighty draft horse.
Fee includes Farmpark admission for participant only.
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Add To Cart Available Ride a Draft Horse 03/08/2025 -03/08/2025 1:30 pm - 3:00 pm Sa Lake Metroparks Farmpark Ages 10 and older $20.00/$20.00
Junior Scientist

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Brace yourselves for some hands-on actions and mind-blowing interactions! Chemistry, physics, and biology, broken down and introduced to our youngest minds. Explore our lab and the outdoors. Drop your kids off and explore the park while you wait for the program to end.
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Add To Waitlist Waitlist Junior Scientist: Save the Monarchs 03/08/2025 -03/08/2025 10:00 am -11:00 am Sa Jordan Creek Park Ages 6 to 8 $5.00/$5.00
Space Explorers

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What is the moon made of? How do we travel to space? What are circumpolar constellations? We will explore a variety of space topics geared towards our youngest stargazers. Curiosity is encouraged and rewarded here. Drop your kids off and explore the park while you wait for the program to end.
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Add To Cart Available Space Explorers: Solar Cycles and Sunspots 03/08/2025 -03/08/2025 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm Sa Jordan Creek Park Ages 6 to 8 $5.00/$5.00
It's Feeding Time!

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Ages 6 and up (Younger than 18 with adult)
Have you ever been curious about what our animal ambassadors eat and how we feed them? Join us for an up close experience of what feeding time looks like for our Birds of prey, Mammals and Herps!
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Add To Waitlist Waitlist It's Feeding Time! 03/08/2025 -03/08/2025 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm Sa Penitentiary Glen Reservation 6-99.99 $5.00/$5.00
Gorge Hikes: Upper Gorge

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Explore the wonders of Stoney Brook as you journey 100 feet below the trails. Climb waterfalls, flip rocks, and learn about the unique plant and animal life that calls this habitat home. Sturdy, waterproof boots are required.
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Add To Cart Available Gorge Hikes: Upper Gorge 03/09/2025 -03/09/2025 10:00 am -12:30 pm Su Penitentiary Glen Reservation 6-99.99 $0.00/$0.00
Family Science Night

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Join us at the Environmental Learning Center for fun, hands-on science activities. We will explore a new topic each month. Participants under 18 must be accompanied by an adult. All participants must be registered - including adults.
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Add To Cart Available Family Science Night 03/10/2025 -03/10/2025 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm M Jordan Creek Park 6-99.99 $5.00/$5.00
Knee High Naturalist

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Being a knee high naturalist has never been so much fun! This multi-age program includes a craft, activities, story, and hike.
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Add To Waitlist Waitlist Knee High Naturalist: Funky Skunks 03/11/2025 -03/11/2025 10:00 am -11:00 am Tu Penitentiary Glen Reservation Ages 2 to 5 $5.00/$5.00
Add To Waitlist Waitlist Knee High Naturalist: Funky Skunks 03/11/2025 -03/11/2025 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm Tu Penitentiary Glen Reservation Ages 2 to 5 $5.00/$5.00
Wednesday Wanderings

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Join us for a naturalist-guided morning walk to see what is happening in nature in our parks! Topics vary by season and park location. Registration required.
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Add To Cart Available Wednesday Wanderings 03/12/2025 -03/12/2025 10:00 am -11:30 am W Indian Point Park - Upper Ages 18 and older $0.00/$0.00
Homeschool Happenings: Trees for Wildlife

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This program includes a presentation showing how wildlife depends on trees for survival, with a special guest appearance by Woody the Tree! You will learn about the importance of trees with a Naturalist and receive a FREE white pine seedling. Registration required.
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Add To Cart Available Homeschool Happenings: Trees for Wildlife 03/12/2025 -03/12/2025 10:00 am -10:45 am W Children's Schoolhouse Nature Park Ages 6 to 8 $0.00/$0.00
Add To Cart Available Homeschool Happenings: Trees for Wildlife 03/12/2025 -03/12/2025 1:00 pm - 1:45 pm W Children's Schoolhouse Nature Park Ages 6 to 8 $0.00/$0.00
Story Time in the Parks

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Let's explore and enjoy the wonders of spring with a selection of books chosen to highlight the season. Program includes a craft, activities, and park exploration.
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Add To Waitlist Waitlist Story Time in the Parks: Don't Touch that Flower! 03/13/2025 -03/13/2025 10:00 am -11:00 am Th Penitentiary Glen Reservation Ages 1 to 5 $5.00/$5.00