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Greenbelt Cultural Center

Greenbelt Cultural Center
North Chicago
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Nestled within the native landscape of the Greenbelt Forest Preserve between North Chicago and Waukegan, the Greenbelt Cultural Center offers a year-round indoor space for education programs.

The center is located at 1215 Green Bay Road, North Chicago, IL 60064. Entrance to the parking lot is off the east side of Green Bay Road (Route 131), between 10th and 14th streets, south of Belvidere Road (Route 120).

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Programs Offered

Danzas ceremoniales de Mexico
Ceremonial Dances of Mexico

Entertaining and educational performance focuses on the Aztec “Dance of the Concheros”, indigenous, ancient ceremonial dances of Mexico.

 

Registration required. School groups welcome. Call 847-968-3477 to reserve this program.

Field Trip
1-8
September 11, 2012
Crane Chronicles program, photo by Chip Williams
Crane Chronicles

This unique multidisciplinary program takes a problem-based learning approach to combine science, social studies and language arts. Students investigating Lake County crane populations work in small groups at hands-on learning stations to prepare an angle on the story of natural and human history in Lake County. Students then prepare a "tweet" and facebook post for the forest preserves as a way to spark interest in their story. This program is held exclusively at our Greenbelt Cultural Center near Waukegan.

Save 25% on this program between December and February.

Field Trip
4-12
Dancer playing drum
Dances of West Africa

Authentic attire & native instruments highlight this exciting performance honoring Africa’s indigenous cultures.

Registration required. Call 847-968-3477 to reserve this program.

Field Trip
1-8
February 28, 2012
Gift of the Glaciers program
Gift of the Glaciers

Journey through the past and develop a time line of significant events. Investigate igneous, metamorphic and sedimentary rocks; identify rock and fossil samples to determine their place in geological time, and explore how water and ice formed the landscape of Lake County. Students apply knowledge by taking soil core samples and interpreting the results. Through data collection and field work, learn the continuing effects of glaciation.

Call 847-968-3321 to reserve this program.

Field Trip
6-8
Late Oct-early Nov, late Mar-early Apr
Harriet Tubman, photo by Chip Williams
Meet Harriet Tubman

Dramatic re-enactment of Harriet Tubman’s struggle for African-American freedom using the Underground Railroad.

February 14, 2012 at Greenbelt Cultural Center, 9:30 am, 1 hour.

Call 847-968-3477 to reserve this program.

Field Trip
1-8
February 14, 2012
Reptiles & amphibians program, photo by Chip Williams
Reptiles & Amphibians

Eeekk! It’s slimy and slithery — or is it? Students compare and contrast reptiles and amphibians through hands-on activities, and then meet live local critters up-close.

Save 25% on this program between December and February.

Call 847-968-3321 to reserve this program.

Field Trip
K-6
Sept-Feb, Apr-early Jun
Winter at Ryerson Woods, photo by Chip Williams
Winter Wonders

Find out why snow is important, discover why animals don’t need long underwear and learn what animals do in the winter. Then explore outside for signs of winter life.

Save 25% on this program between December and February.

Call 847-968-3321 to reserve this program.

Field Trip
Age 3-Grade 1
Nov-Feb