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Groundhog Day

Groundhog Day program, photo by Chip Williams

Can this furry friend forecast the weather or is he just sleeping? To know for sure, wake our human-sized groundhog. After waking the groundhog, go indoors to learn what’s true and false about groundhog life. Save 25% on this program between December and February.

Call 847-968-3321 to reserve this program.

Cost: 
$38 ($76 out of county)
Grade Level: 
Age 4-Grade 1
Learning Standards: 
12A
Length (time): 
45 minutes
Number of People: 
20 people/group max - 8 min, up to 3 concurrent groups
When Offered: 
February 1 & 2, 2012
Location: 

Ryerson Woods, Riverwoods

Ryerson Conservation Area
Riverwoods
Get Directions: Google Maps

Ryerson Woods Forest Preserve is one of the best examples of a northern flatwoods forest, a rare northern Illinois landscape. Comprising more than 500 acres, the site supports some of Illinois' most pristine woodlands and several state threatened and endangered species. Ryerson is home to the Welcome Center, a green building that houses the Forest Preserve Environmental Education division, and serves as a classroom for numerous education programs.

Ryerson Conservation Area is located in southeast Lake County near Deerfield. The entrance and parking area are located on Riverwoods Road between Half Day Road (Route 22) and Deerfield Road, just west of the Interstate 94 Tollway.