Nature Programs at Willowhaven
Interpretive Center |
Public Programs
Willowhaven
Interpretive Center offers a wide variety of programs for children,
teens, adults and families. Programs include nature hikes, owl pellet dissections,
and more. Please pre-register for all programs. Programs that do not meet a minimum enrollment will be cancelled.
Baby Animals
Ages: 4-6 years
Date:Sat. July 10
Times: 11:00-11:45 am
Location: Willowhaven
Fee: Residents $6/
Non-Residents $8
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Full Moon Hike
Ages: All Ages
Session 2: Mon. July 26
Session 3: Tues. August 24
Times: 9:30 -10:30 pm
Location: Willowhaven
Fee: $3 per person |
Creepy Crawlie Hunt
Ages: 4-6 years
Date: Sun. July 18
Times: 10:00-10:45 am
Location: Willowhaven
Fee: Residents $6/
Non-Residents $8 |
Fluterby Butterflies
Ages: 4-6 years
Date: Sun. August 1
Times: 11:00-11:45 am
Location: Willowhaven
Fee: Residents $6/
Non-Residents $8
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Little Birdies
Ages: 4-6 years
Dates: Sun. July 11
Times: 10:00-10:45 am
Location: Willowhaven
Fee: Residents $6/
Non-Residents $8 |
Bees, Bugs & Birds
Ages: 7-12 years
Date: Sun. July 25
Times: 1:00-1:45 pm
Location: Willowhaven
Fee:
Residents $6/
Non-Residents $8
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Plastic Bottle Bird Feeders
Ages: 8-12 years
Date: Sat. August 7
Time: 11:00 am-12:00 pm
Location: Willowhaven
Fee: Residents $6/
Non-Residents $8
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Coffee Fossils
Ages: 7-12 years
Date: Sun. July 25
Times: 10:00 -10:45 am
Location: Willowhaven
Fee: Residents $6/
Non-Residents $8 |
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| *Resident rate applies for children and/or adults who's permanent residence is in Bourbonnais Township. This includes the residents of Bradley, Bourbonnais, St. George and parts of Kankakee. |
For program descriptions, instructors and pricing please
check out our Bourbonnais Township Park District Recreation Guide or
click here for our current programs.
2010-2011 School & Group programs
Willowhaven Interpretive Center offers programs for Pre-K-12th grade
on a variety of nature related topics. Programs are lead by interpretive
center staff and are designed to meet Illinois Learning Standards.
Some programs are seasonal and/or weather depending so please
contact the Willowhaven program coordinator for details and availability. |
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For information
on program availability or to book a group program please contact us at (815) 933-9905 ext 473 for more information.
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Nature
Camps
June -August
Be
a part of interactive and engaging experiences in these exciting youth
day camps designed to get children excited and interested in the natural
world. No child is left inside as participants explore prairie, woodland and aquatic eco-systems
as well as participate in activities, games, crafts, field trips and
more. Stop the spread of Nature Deficit Disorder and sign your kids up for Nature Camp today!
Check out our new Nature Camp Web page!
Scout Programs
Special
programs are available to scouts, school, and
community groups. The programs can be tailored to age and grade levels
on a variety of nature related topics.
Programs last for approx. 60 minutes and can accommodate up to 24 scouts per program. Larger groups will be split into smaller groups and additional fees may apply.
Program fee is $40.00 for a resident troop and $45.00 for a non-resident troop per program.
A $25 deposit is due at the time of program registration. The deposit can be used toward your program fees on the day of your visit. Cancellations must be made 48 hours prior to you visit or your deposit will be withheld.
The Willowhaven Interpretive Center provides programs designed to fulfill requirements of scout patches and badges, however, the center does not provide actual badges following the program.
For information
on program availability or to book a group program please contact us at (815) 933-9905 ext 473 or email for more information.
Willowhaven Interpretive Center
a facility of the Bourbonnais Township Park District
Street Address:
Whispering Willows Park
1451 N. 4000 E. Road
Kankakee, IL 60901 |
Mailing Address:
Willowhaven Center
459 N Kennedy Drive
Bourbonnais, Il 60914 |
Phone:(815) 933-9905
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