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WITH DREW PAULSON

BUG OUT! Bug out with us and learn about a new native insect each week- butterflies, bees, ants and beetles! Dress for the weather, this program takes place outside! PROG#: 101153 | DATE: Jul 8-Jul 29 | DAY: Wednesday | TIME: 6 PM-7 PM | AGE: 6 to 9 LOCATION: Hostert Cabins | parking is available in the John Humphrey Sports Complex, 14825 West Ave. FEE: Resident $50 | Non-resident $63 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. Dress for the weather, this program takes place outside!

DAY:

Thursday

TIME:

10 AM-11 AM

AGE: FEE:

8 to 12

Resident $15 | Non-resident $20

PROG#: DATE: LOCATION: 101156

Jun 11 Orland Grassland Lands & Water Reserve

parking lot at 167th Street (West of LaGrange Road)

101157

Jul 9

John Humphrey Woods | parking lot at the Recreation Administration Building North Lot, 14600 S. Ravinia

101158

Aug 6 Orland Grassland Lands & Water Reserve

parking lot at 167th Street (West of LaGrange Road)

SCOUT BADGE WORKSHOPS Scout Badge Workshops uniquely designed to accomplish the majority of the listed badge requirements. Our nature specialist will create a customized one and one-half hour to two hour workshop focused on the nature badge of your choice. NOTE: Two weeks' prior notice and minimum of six scouts per session are required. To schedule, troop leaders should contact Allison Cann at acann@orlandpark.org. GRADE: Kindergarten to 8th | FEE PER SCOUT: Resident $20 | Non-resident $25 Badge ideas include: Eco Learner, Trail Adventure, Outdoor Art Maker, Eco Friend, Bugs, Hiker, Letterboxer, Animal Habitats and Gardener. PROG#: 101155 | DATE: Jun 30-Jul 21 | DAY/TIME: Tuesday / 9 AM-9:45 AM AGE: 2 to 5 | LOCATION: Orland Grassland Lands & Water Reserve | parking lot at 167th Street (West of LaGrange Rd.) | FEE: Resident $25 | Non-resident $32 TINY TRAIL TREKS Hike a new trail every week this spring 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.

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