Join an Environmental Educator and take a leisurely stroll through one of your preserves. This is a great opportunity to get some exercise and learn about nature. Join us and take a closer look at plants, birds and other wildlife. This is a free program.

Learn and get inspired by monument artists and sculptures across Lake County, including works by Edith Freeman, Lily and Carl Tolpo, and others. Then, tour Carving Out the Future: The Rotblatt-Amrany Studio Story special exhibition and sketch your own original sculpture design.

Learn about the native gardens that surround the Ryerson Welcome Center and Ryerson Education Center and are used as a model of sustainable solutions to stormwater management as well as provide an accessible view of pollinator-friendly plants for Environmental Education programming.

Help us manage these gardens by assisting with on-going seasonal needs. Activities dependent on season and include weeding, planting, seed collection, pruning, and watering.

Enjoy a guided tour of the permanent exhibitions at the Dunn Museum where you will take a closer look at artifacts while hearing stories of how Lake County has changed and developed over time.

Explore bird feathers, bones, beaks, and feet through hands-on learning stations before heading outside for a family-friendly bird walk in the preserve.

Explore nature from a different perspective--on the water in a solo kayak. We will paddle the Lake at Independence Grove, highlighting its unique features and some of its inhabitants. Suitable for beginners, although paddling experience is preferred.

Drop in to discover the fascinating world of butterflies. Learn which flying jewels can be found in Lake county while exploring interactive learning stations and a craft.