Programs & Special Events

The Nature Center offers a variety of adult/child, family or child only nature programming throughout the year including stargazing and butterfly gardening in the summer, to snow shoeing in the winter. For specific programs, download the current Park District Brochure and view the Nature Center pages.

Earth Day

Celebrate the wonders of the world around us with this event that will educate, entertain and amaze you. Event varies from year to  year with educational exhibits, hands-on acitivities, animals of all kinds and a variety of entertaining talks. This event is held in April at the James “Pate” Philip State Park, 2054 W Stearns Road in Bartlett. For further information call 847-608-3100.
One Earth – One Family – One Change. Together we can make a difference.

Fishing Derby

This is a great way to spend time with your children and experience the American pastime of fishing. This event is free with donated prizes from area businesses and merchants. Children must be accompanied by a parent/guardian and have their own fishing equipment. This event will be held on Saturday, August 9, 2008. Children must be accompanied by a parent or guardian and have their own fishing equipment. Registration begins at 8:15am with the fishing starting at 9am and ending at 11am. Awards will be presented at 11:30am. The event is held at Beaver Pond Park, two blocks east of Route 59 on Stearns Road. No pre-registration required. A pre-derby clinic will be held at 8am to assist new fishermen.