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Nature Center Closed
In observance of the holiday the Nature Center will be closed Saturday, September 2 through Monday, September 4. The trails will remain open daily from sunrise to sunset.
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Leaf ID Hikes
Leaf ID Hikes
These hikes are designed for students working to complete leaf collection projects. During the hike 25+ types of leaves will be identified and collected. Naturalists will also be available to answer individual questions at the conclusion of the hike. Hike starts at the Nature Center at 1:30pm. We are limiting the number of participants, […]
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Fall Bird Hikes
Fall Bird Hikes
Join local birder Kevin Veara for our seasonal migratory bird hikes. Hikes begin at 8:00am at the Nature Center. This program is open to all skill levels and is a free event, no registration required.
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Monarchs and Me class
Monarchs and Me class
What inscect migrates 2,000 miles each year, has a wing span under 4 inches and weighs less than a paper clip? Â This September at Lincoln Memorial Garden, 5 to 12 year old children will have the opportunity to learn the answer to that question! Â Each child enrolled in the "Monarchs and Me" class will learn […]
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Leaf ID Hikes
Leaf ID Hikes
These hikes are designed for students working to complete leaf collection projects. During the hike 25+ types of leaves will be identified and collected. Naturalists will also be available to answer individual questions at the conclusion of the hike. Hike starts at the Nature Center at 1:30pm. We are limiting the number of participants, […]
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Fall Volunteer Naturalist Training
Fall Volunteer Naturalist Training
On Thursday, September 21, we will hold volunteer naturalist training for both new and experienced volunteers. This is an opportunity to come out and learn everything you need to know in order to lead school children on nature hikes through the Garden. At the same time you will learn more about the natural world, enjoy […]
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White Tailed Deer in Illinois
White Tailed Deer in Illinois
Dan Skinner, Illinois Department of Natural Resources Forest Wildlife Program Manager and LMG Board member, will speak on the Illinois state animal, the white-tailed deer, a now-common sight for residents across the Prairie State. A look back at the last 100 years shows this iconic species was once nearly eliminated from the landscape. At the […]
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Fall Bird Hikes
Fall Bird Hikes
Join local birder Kevin Veara for our seasonal migratory bird hikes. Hikes begin at 8:00am at the Nature Center. This program is open to all skill levels and is a free event, no registration required.
Forest Therapy
Forest Therapy
Forest Bathing, also called Forest Therapy, is a practice of deepening a sense of connection or relationship with nature through a 1.5- 2-hour walk. It is typically a slow wander through nature, but it can be adapted in many ways for different groups and abilities. A Forest Bathing walk is not a naturalist walk, a […]
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Leaf ID Hikes
Leaf ID Hikes
These hikes are designed for students working to complete leaf collection projects. During the hike 25+ types of leaves will be identified and collected. Naturalists will also be available to answer individual questions at the conclusion of the hike. Hike starts at the Nature Center at 1:30pm. We are limiting the number of participants, […]
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Fall Bird Hikes
Fall Bird Hikes
Join local birder Kevin Veara for our seasonal migratory bird hikes. Hikes begin at 8:00am at the Nature Center. This program is open to all skill levels and is a free event, no registration required.