Nature Babies
Frog Walk
“What’s this!?” Our Nature Babies get that look on
their faces when they touch the turtles or explore
the forest floor for natural treasures. Join us for a
class of seeing, touching, and crafting. Dress for the
weather, wear clothes and shoes for playing and
painting!
Facility
Pilcher Park Nature Center (PPNC Classroom)
Program 15-5-8112A 15-6-8112B 15-6-8112C 16-1-8112D Age 1-2 1-2 1-2 1-2 Fee $40R/$45N $40R/$45N $40R/$45N $40R/$45N Day Wed Wed Wed Wed Date Feb 4-Feb 25 Mar 4-Mar 25 Apr 8-Apr 29 May 6-May 27 Time
9:30a-10:30a
9:30a-10:30a
9:30a-10:30a
9:30a-10:30a
new
Facility
Learn more about those hippity hoppity creatures
called frogs. Learn the different frog calls, where
they live, how they catch their food, and their
habitats. We’ll roast marshmallows around a cozy
campfire while we learn about frogs. Then we’ll take
a hike, search for frogs, and learn some more about
them. Bring your flashlights and boots. Wear long
sleeves, pants and bug repellent!
Pilcher Park Nature Center
Program Age Fee 15-6-8402A $8 16-1-8402B $8 Day Date Tues Apr 21 Tues May 5 Time
6:30p-8p
6:30p-8p
Cub Scout Belt Loops
Tadpoles
What a great way for parents or grandparents to
jump-start their toddler’s love of nature! Toddlers
love to explore, play, and touch. This class is geared
towards hands-on experiences, hikes and discovery learning. We’ll have snacks too! Dress for the
weather, wear clothes and shoes for playing and
painting!
Facility
Pilcher Park Nature Center
Program 15-5-8111A 15-5-8111B 15-6-8111C 15-6-8111D 15-6-8111E 15-6-8111F 16-1-8111G 16-1-8111H Age 2-3 2-3 2-3 2-3 2-3 2-3 2-3 2-3 Fee $40R/$45N $40R/$45N $40R/$45N $40R/$45N $40R/$45N $40R/$45N $40R/$45N $40R/$45N Day Tues
Thurs Tues Thurs Tues Thurs Tues Thurs Date Feb 3-Feb 24 Feb 5-Feb 26 Mar 3-Mar 24 Mar 5-Mar 26 Apr 7-Apr 28 Apr 9-Apr 30 May 5-May 26 May 7-May 28 new
Facility
Time
9:30a-10:30a
9:30a-10:30a
9:30a-10:30a
9:30a-10:30a
9:30a-10:30a
9:30a-10:30a
9:30a-10:30a
9:30a-10:30a
Join us for our belt loop workshop and campfire. This program is designed for scout troops.
You’ll earn belt loops as we hike and explore our
wondrous park, meet our amazing animals, and
end your day with roasting marshmallows around a
campfire. Call 815-741-7277 for Belt Loop information and additional dates.
Pilcher Park Nature Center
Program Age Fee 15-4-8208A 6-10 $9 15-6-8208B 6-10 $9 Day Date Sat Dec 6 Sat Apr 25 Time
12p-3p
12p-3p
connect with us!
Program deadlines are 1 week prior to start date unless otherwise noted.
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Girl Scout Badge Try Its
new
Bird Walk
Join us for our badge workshop and campfire. This
program is designed for scout troops. You’ll earn
try-its as we hike and explore our wondrous park,
meet our amazing animals, and end your day with
roasting marshmallows around a campfire. Call
815-741-7277 for badge try its information and additional dates.
Pilcher Park Nature Center
Facility
Program Age Fee 15-4-8209A 6-10 $9 15-6-8209B 6-10 $9 Day Date Sat Dec 20 Sat Apr 11 Time
12p-3p
12p-3p
Geocaching in Pilcher Park
Pilcher Park Nature Center
Program 15-6-8210A 15-6-8210B 16-1-8210C Age Fee 6-14 $7 6-14 $7 6-14 $7 Day Sat Sun Sat Facility
Pilcher Park Nature Center
Program 15-6-8401A 15-6-8401B 15-6-8401C 16-1-8401D Age 18+ 18+ 18+ 18+ new
Facility
Date Mar 28 Apr 12 May 9 Fee $5 $5 $5 $5 Day Wed Wed Wed Wed Date Apr 15 Apr 22 Apr 29 May 6 Time
9:30a-10:30a
9:30a-10:30a
9:30a-10:30a
9:30a-10:30a
Wildflowers Walk
Parents, join with your child to play the geocache
game! This game uses GPS units to locate hidden
caches throughout Pilcher Park. Players use specific
coordinates to locate caches within different areas of
the park. Teams will be led by our naturalists. Learn
how to use a GPS device to assist you in finding the
hidden geocache. Use an app on your phone or
borrow one of our GPS units.
Facility
new
Spring migration season is here. We will be leading
guided bird hikes around Pilcher Park and identify
spring migrants. Bring your binoculars or use ours.
Come prepared for hiking on trails with potentially
rough terrain.
Time
12p-2p
12p-2p
12p-2p
Interested in exploring the hidden gems of Pilcher
Park’s forest floor? This adult only wildflower hike
allows you to get up close with the beautiful spring
wildflowers that are native to our forest. Come
join us on a guided hike with a naturalist to learn
facts and identification of our wildflowers. Like our
ephemeral flowers, this program is short lived. Sign
up today!
Pilcher Park Nature Center
Program Age 15-6-8400A 18+ 15-6-8400B 18+ 16-1-8400C 18+ 16-1-8400D 18+ Fee $5 $5 $5 $5 Day Fri Fri Fri Fri Date Apr 17 Apr 24 May 1 May 8 free
Time
9:30a-10:30a
9:30a-10:30a
9:30a-10:30a
9:30a-10:30a
Hartman Recreation Center
Inwood Park
Pilcher Park Nature Center
Multi-Purpose Center
Inwood Ice Arena
Harlow Lockwood Softball
Fields/Sports Complex
Presence Inwood
Athletic Club
ATI Field at Joliet
Memorial Stadium
Splash Station Waterpark
new
New Program
Bird Haven Greenhouse
Joliet Park District Organic
Community Garden
Inwood Soccer Complex
off site
Off-Site Location
Free Program
Free Lunch Included
Program deadlines are 1 week prior to start date unless otherwise noted.
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