Upcoming Events

Ages 16 and up

Pick your birch tree scene’s season — fall, winter, spring or summer! This project is a 10.75″ square of glass for you to design a beautiful birch tree scene with the season of your choice. Complement your existing collection or pick your favorite season! Kathy Woodruff from Busy Beaver will lead participants through this customer-favorite class and help you start or complete your birch tree collection.

Registration deadline: Wednesday, January 13

Ages 3 – 5 with adult companion

We will explore evergreen trees and adaptations that allow them to survive harsh winter temperatures without going dormant all season. We will also learn how they produce seeds and will make pinecone art. This is a Tools to Trek program.

Registration deadline: Tuesday, January 19

All Ages

Wildlife exists in a variety of colors and patterns to survive in their given habitats. Learn about these colorful adaptions and their respective habitats as we create our own adapted creatures to take home. This is a Tools To Trek Program.

Registration deadline: Monday, January 18

Ages 18 and up
Saturdays, January 23 – February 27

Method Yoga’s Megan Lees leads these yoga classes for all levels. Classes include a warm-up, breath work, standing poses, flowing poses, and end with relaxation.

Registration deadline: Wednesday, January 13

Ages 18 and up
Saturdays, January 23 – February 27

Method Yoga’s Megan Lees leads these yoga classes for all levels. Classes include a warm-up, breath work, standing poses, flowing poses, and end with relaxation.

Registration deadline: Wednesday, January 13

Ages 4 – 8

This event will feature a variety of winter-themed activities and sports inspired by the Winter Games. It aims to promote physical activity, coordination and imaginative play, providing children with a fun and engaging way to experience winter sports in a monitored environment. Child-friendly equipment and decorations will be included, making an exciting and festive experience for young participants!

Registration deadline: Wednesday, January 20

Ages 18 and up

Let’s make a woodburning project! Participants will choose from three different handmade project options: 3 mini spoons, a bookmark or a cooking spatula. Working with professional pyrography artist Christine Shade of WrinkleFrinkle, participants will bring their designs to life. All materials will be provided! Leave this workshop with your completed wood-burning masterpiece(s). Both sessions are identical. Please only register for one session.

Registration deadline: Friday, January 15

Ages 18 and up
Mondays, January 25 – March 1

Method Yoga’s Megan Lees leads these yoga classes for all levels. Classes include a warm-up, breath work, standing poses, flowing poses, and end with relaxation.

Registration deadline: Friday, January 22

Ages 3 – 6

This indoor program welcomes young community members and their adults to a world of imaginative play, all themed around nature lessons. Each session will feature a different topic, learning and growing together through playful, imaginative activities. We will dive into learning about wildlife heroes (rehabbers, scientists, naturalists, etc.).

Please register each child attending. This is not a drop off program. An adult must remain with their participant(s).

Registration deadline: Monday, January 18

Ages 18 and up
Mondays, January 25 – March 1

Get it all in one fitness class — a challenging workout and functional movement for vitality and longevity. This class is designed to maintain strength, mobility and power at an advanced level, regardless of your age. Taught by Dan Loofboro. Due to the incorporation of a full range of exercises from calisthenics to long holds and deep stretches, prior exercise experience is highly recommended. Please bring a yoga mat and water.

Registration deadline: Friday, January 22

Ages 18 and up
Thursdays, January 28 – March 4

This class introduces participants to the gentle, flowing movements of traditional Tai Chi, often called “meditation in motion”, while also gaining insight into the martial aspects of the practice. Each session focuses on slow, intentional movement, mindful breathing and improved body awareness.

Registration deadline: Monday, January 25

Ages 8 – 15

Warm up on a winter day! Learn a new skill with Katie Blauser from Eat Pretty Darling! Participants will make the ultimate comfort food lunch combo, baked grilled cheese and tomato soup! Please note: all major food allergens could be present in this class.

Registration deadline: Thursday, January 21

Ages 14 and up

Learn how to attract birds to your yard by creating a bird-friendly garden with native plants. Discover the flowers, shrubs and trees that offer food for birds directly or support the insects they eat, and learn why eliminating insecticides is critical for sustaining a healthy bird population. Take home a plant list and resources for beginning birdwatchers.

Registration deadline: Wednesday, January 27

Ages 14 and up

Winter is a magical time to notice the small details in nature. Join local artist and educator Heather Ballard to explore the frosty features of Grant Park. Learn the basics of exposure, camera settings and composition. Bring your fully charged camera and memory card. This class is open to photographers with all types of cameras — from DSLRs to smartphones!

Registration deadline: Saturday, January 23