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TREEster Egg Hunt
Recommended for families with children ages 6 and up
Tuesday, March 28 – Monday, April 10
We have hidden 12 giant leaves at Bill Yeck Park. For every four leaves you find, you will get one entry into a TREEmendous prize raffle! Turn in the leaf names by scanning the QR code once you have finished the hunt. Enter the code words for each leaf into the form! Winners will be notified on April 12.
Outdoor Photography Scavenger Hunt
All ages
Explore the park through a photography scavenger hunt. The team with the most items found on the list will receive a prize! All families need to bring a device to take photos, preferably one that has a screen to view the photos. Cell phone cameras are acceptable!
Registration deadline: Wednesday, March 22
Glass Fusing: Spring Birch Trees
Ages 16 and up
Spring is just around the corner! During this class, you will create a beautiful spring birch scene on a 10.75″ square of glass. A metal hanger will be added if you would like for it to be a window decoration! All materials, except a stand for your project, are included. (Image: winter birch trees)
Registration deadline: Thursday, March 23
Canvas Painting and Storytime
Ages 2 – 5 with adult companion
Children will choose a canvas design that fits the story theme during this fun evening with Kristin Bailey from The Purple Paintbrush. This session’s theme is rainbows in spring and will include a springtime-themed story and canvas workshop full of color-mixing fun!
Eggs-tra Special Doggy Day
All ages
Join us at the dog park for a dog-friendly egg hunt, fun dog-themed activities, giveaways and more! All activities will happen right outside the dog park and the off-leash areas will remain open for dogs to play. Egg hunt prizes available while supplies last.
Tennis League – Women’s Intermediate
Ages 18 and up
Saturdays, April 1 – June 10
No scheduled matches Memorial Day Weekend (May 27)
Join a Park District tennis league and play tennis in the parks this spring! Several levels of play allow opportunities for all abilities. All leagues are 10 weeks long.
Registration deadline: Sunday, March 19
Eggstravaganza! 10:00 a.m.
Recommended for families with children ages 8 and under
Celebrate spring by learning about animals that lay eggs. Search for and collect an egg from twelve stations and turn them in for a prize! Glen Helen Raptor Center will be bringing some feathered friends. The trail and stations will take about 45 minutes to 1 hour to complete.
Registration deadline: Thursday, March 30
Eggstravaganza! 10:15 a.m.
Recommended for families with children ages 8 and under
Celebrate spring by learning about animals that lay eggs. Search for and collect an egg from twelve stations and turn them in for a prize! Glen Helen Raptor Center will be bringing some feathered friends. The trail and stations will take about 45 minutes to 1 hour to complete.
Registration deadline: Thursday, March 30
Eggstravaganza! 10:30 a.m.
Recommended for families with children ages 8 and under
Celebrate spring by learning about animals that lay eggs. Search for and collect an egg from twelve stations and turn them in for a prize! Glen Helen Raptor Center will be bringing some feathered friends. The trail and stations will take about 45 minutes to 1 hour to complete.
Registration deadline: Thursday, March 30
Eggstravaganza! 11:15 a.m.
Recommended for families with children ages 8 and under
Celebrate spring by learning about animals that lay eggs. Search for and collect an egg from twelve stations and turn them in for a prize! Glen Helen Raptor Center will be bringing some feathered friends. The trail and stations will take about 45 minutes to 1 hour to complete.
Registration deadline: Thursday, March 30
Eggstravaganza! 11:30 a.m.
Recommended for families with children ages 8 and under
Celebrate spring by learning about animals that lay eggs. Search for and collect an egg from twelve stations and turn them in for a prize! Glen Helen Raptor Center will be bringing some feathered friends. The trail and stations will take about 45 minutes to 1 hour to complete.
Registration deadline: Thursday, March 30
Eggstravaganza! 11:45 a.m.
Recommended for families with children ages 8 and under
Celebrate spring by learning about animals that lay eggs. Search for and collect an egg from twelve stations and turn them in for a prize! Glen Helen Raptor Center will be bringing some feathered friends. The trail and stations will take about 45 minutes to 1 hour to complete.
Registration deadline: Thursday, March 30
Tennis League – Men’s Advanced
Ages 18 and up
Sundays, April 2 – June 11
No scheduled matches Memorial Day Weekend (May 28)
Join a Park District tennis league and play tennis in the parks this spring! Several levels of play allow opportunities for all abilities. All leagues are 10 weeks long.
Registration deadline: Sunday, March 19
Pottery Painting & Storytime
Ages 2 – 5 with adult companion
“Hop into spring” with Kristin Bailey from The Purple Paintbrush! Create a cute and cuddly-looking bunny rabbit pottery project and enjoy a storytime to go along with it! Pottery will be painted with acrylic and ready to take home the same day!
Registration deadline: Tuesday, March 28
Outdoor Explorers
Ages 9 – 12
Mondays, April 3 – May 8
Children will learn about nature and the outdoors in this program designed to allow children to interact with nature in unique ways. Activities include discovery, games and creeking.
We occasionally celebrate the last session of the season with a campfire and s’mores. Please let us know if your child has any dietary restrictions by answering the custom questions upon registration.
Registration deadline: Monday, March 27