Saturdays this fall! Explore Sycamore’s Parks with Natural Area Specialist Kiara Rodriguez
Ages 5-10, 9-9:45am
Ages 10-14, 10-10:45am
Resident $3 | Nonresident $4 per person
Parents are more than welcome to join in, but it is not required. Wear closed-toe shoes and long pants. Advance registration required at the Community Center or online, here.
With over 40 acres of natural areas managed by the Park District, there is a wide variety of ecosystems found scattered through Sycamore. Our Natural Areas Specialist, Kiara Rodriguez, will show you around some of the main types and give you some insight into how they work and what we do to take care of them!
PRAIRIES | September 7
Old Mill Park 50 Mr. Hunger Rd
Register by Sep 4 | Illinois is nicknamed “The Prairie State” and there’s a good reason why! Let’s explore what makes a prairie special and some of the interesting things found in them.
WETLANDS | September 14
Riverside Soccer Complex in the grass parking lot 1515 Airport Rd
Register by Sep 11 | Wetlands are a unique category of ecosystems. Let’s dive into learning more about them and all the cool things they have. We might get a little muddy.
WOODLANDS | October 5
Merry Oaks Path at the end of Merry Oaks Dr. Park in the loop
Register by Oct 2 | When people think of “the woods” they picture large trees first. While they certainly play a big role, we shouldn’t ignore some of the details. Come learn more about the small things and how they correlate with the big trees.
MANAGEMENT PRACTICES | October 19
Community Center MPR A 480 Airport Rd
Register by Oct 16 | It takes a lot of work to maintain the natural areas of the park. Let’s look at some of the tools and practices we use and why it is so important to take care of these ecosystems.