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WILD WISDOM WITH DREW PAULSON

NEW

SCOUT BADGE WORKSHOPS

TINY TRAIL TREKS Hike a new trail every week this fall with your tot! Get outside to improve your mood, boost creativity, enhance cognitive function and learn about native prairie birds, mammals, insects and plants. All hikes are stroller friendly/easy walking/mild hills. NOTE: Dress for weather, this program takes place outside. Rainouts will be re-scheduled.

Scout Badge Workshops uniquely designed to accomplish the majority of the listed badge requirements. Our nature specialist will create a customized one-half hour to two hour workshop focused on the nature badge of your choice. NOTE: Two week prior notice and minimum of 6 scouts per session are required. To schedule, troop leaders should contact Allison Cann at acann@orlandpark.org.

PROG#:

AGE: 2 to 5

99978

DATE:

Sep 9-Sep 30

DAY/TIME: LOCATION:

Tuesday / 11 AM-11:45 AM Orland Grassland Lands & Water Reserve | Parking lot at 167th St. (West of LaGrange Road) Resident $15 | Non-resident $20

GRADE: Kindergarten to 8th FEE PER SCOUT: Resident $20 | Non-resident $25

FEE:

TRAIL TALES Hike through the hidden gems of Orland Park’s forests and prairies with a nature specialist and learn about the indigenous species of flora and fauna. NOTE: Dress for the weather, this program takes place outside!

TIME: 10 AM-11 AM | AGE: 8 to 12 | FEE: Resident $15 | Non-resident $20 PROG#: COURSE: DATE: DAY: LOCATION: 99969 Explore the Native Prairie Oct 13 M

LITTLE VETERINARIAN SCHOOL FOR DOGS "Adopt" your very own plush puppy, then act out the key responsibilities of a veterinarian, including how to properly perform a nose-to-tail exam. These future veterinarians will learn how to sew stitches, remove ticks, make healthy treats, and vaccinate their dog. No class November 27. NEW

Orland Grassland Lands & Water Reserve | Parking lot at 167th St. (West of LaGrange Road) Sa John Humphrey Woods | Park in the Recreation Administration North lot, 14600 S. Ravinia Ave)

99970

Orland Park Hike & History Oct 25

FISHIN’ EXPLORERS Beginner-friendly fishing class for outdoor-loving kids, ready to explore the world of fishing while building confidence, patience, and respect for nature! Young anglers review fishing basics then spend the rest of the time fishing (catch and release) from the shores Lake Sedgewick! Participants must bring their own fishing rod and bait. Extra bait and project supplies will be provided. Dress for the weather, this program takes place outside! DAY/TIME: Saturday / 10 AM-11 AM | AGE: 10 to 13 | LOCATION: Centennial Park—Warming House PROG#: DATE: ACTIVITY: FEE: 100165 Sep 13 Identify the fish of Lake Sedgewick Resident $20 | Non-resident $25 100166 Sep 20 Lure making (supplies provided) Resident $30 | Non-resident $37 100167 Sep 27 Special fishing gear Resident $20 | Non-resident $25

TIME:

1 PM-2 PM

AGE: 4 to 6 LOCATION: FLC—Room 107 FEE:

Resident $144 | Non-resident $180

PROG#:

DATE:

DAY:

99964 99966

Sep 15-Oct 20 Nov 6-Dec 18

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