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Closing at 2 PM – Display Greenhouse and Kingwood Hall
Kingwood Hall and the Display Greenhouse will close at 2:00 PM today. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause. Thank you for your understanding.
Christmas Bird Count
The Christmas Bird Count is an annual tradition where participants count all the birds within a 15 mile diameter circle centered on the Gorman Nature Center. Territories are usually all reserved by those who have done them in the past,…
Evening Bird Walk
Come join us Thursday, October 15th, at 5:30 pm for October’s 🐦Evening Bird Walk!🐦This month we will explore the prairies and thickets found at Tugend Prairie Preserve! Late Fall migrants like sparrows and kinglets are expected! We will meet at…
The Big Sit
Come join us for this 24-hour bird counting event held at Gorman Nature Center! This is the Park District’s 14th annual Big Sit and the entire day (Saturday, October 10th, 12:00am-12:00am) will be spent counting birds from the Gorman Nature…
Pleasant Hill Campfire Chronicles Book Club
Gather around the stories at Campfire Chronicles Book Club at Pleasant Hill Lake Park, where great books meet the great outdoors. This once-a-month gathering brings readers together for a relaxed discussion of our Book of the Month, a themed bookish…
Meteor Shower Kayak at Pleasant Hill
Enjoy a kayak tour of Pleasant Hill Lake by the light of the stars and Perseid Meteor Shower! Binoculars are recommended to view constellations and “shooting stars”! Boat, paddle, life jacket, and light provided or bring your own. Boat capacity…
Evening Bird Walk
Come join us Thursday, August 13, at 7:00 pm for August’s 🐦Evening Bird Walk!🐦This month we will explore the prairies, thickets, and woodland found at Gorman Nature Center! Early fall migrants like warblers are expected! We will meet at Gorman…
Meteor Shower Kayak at Charles Mill
Enjoy a kayak tour of Charles Mill Lake by the light of the stars and the Perseid Meteor Shower! Binoculars are encouraged to view constellations and “shooting stars”. Bring your own equipment or borrow ours. Boat, paddle, life jacket, and…
Pleasant Hill Poker Paddle
Paddle around Pleasant Hill Lake to find poker stops and collect poker chips to compete for the best poker hand! Kayaks, canoes, and paddleboards welcome. Participants will be given a map to navigate around the shoreline near the park and…
T-REX TAKEOVER WEEKEND
T-REX TAKEOVER AT THE KOA WEEKEND Get ready to roar into prehistoric fun during our T-Rex Takeover weekend! The dinosaurs have returned to the KOA yet again so get ready for a dino-mite adventure. Dino digs, fossil making, Jurassic crafts…
Evening Bird Walk
Come join us Thursday, July 16th, at 7:30 pm for February’s 🐦Evening Bird Walk!🐦This month we will explore the hemlock ravines and meadows found at Fleming Falls Preserve! Summer birds like hummingbirds and vireos are expected! We will meet at…