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Winter Wonders

r at Ryerson Woods, photo by Chip Williams

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.

Cost: 
Age 3: $30 ($40 out of county), Age 4-Grade 1: $38 ($76 out of county)
Grade Level: 
Age 3-Grade 1
Learning Standards: 
11A, 12A,E
Length (time): 
Age 3: 30 minutes, Age 4: 45 minutes, Grade K-1: 1 hour
Number of People: 
Age 3: 15 children/group max (1 adult per every 4 children), Age 4-Grade 1: 20 people/group max - 8 min, up to 3 concurrent groups
When Offered: 
Nov-Feb
Location: 

Greenbelt Cultural Center, North Chicago

Greenbelt Cultural Center
North Chicago
Get Directions: Google Maps

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).

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.