Head outdoors and experience nature with a variety of programs for the entire family. The Batavia Park District partners with Red Oak Nature Center in Batavia to bring you opportunities to participate in nature programming, such as nature-themed story time, cave hikes, special earth-friendly events and more!
For more information, contact Recreation Supervisor Bethanne Guidarelli at 630-879-5235x2066 or bethanneg@bataviaparks.org.
Join us for a guided hike to the only cave in the Chicagoland region! Along the way, our staff will stop to point out areas of interest and signs of the season. Learn what makes our cave so unique before taking home a piece of geologic history for yourself. Children must be accompanied by a registered adult. Dress for the weather, hikes go rain or shine!
Come to the nature center and listen to an exciting nature-themed story! Each meeting will feature a different book, simple craft and may even include a short hike or a special animal visitor. Each registered child will receive a plush reading buddy to take home at the end of each session. Adults must attend, but do not need to register.
Garlic mustard is an invader in our habitats, and we need your help to remove it! Work as a family, group, or individual to complete the list of challenges- the longest root, tallest plant, most pulled and more! Staff will provide basic instruction before directing you to a location to get dirty!
Join us for a guided hike to the only cave in the Chicagoland region! Along the way, our staff will stop to point out areas of interest and signs of the season. Learn what makes our cave so unique before taking home a piece of geologic history for yourself. Children must be accompanied by a registered adult. Dress for the weather- hikes go rain or shine!
Join us for the sunset switch at Red Oak where we might go for a short hike, listen to a thrilling legend, or maybe play a fun game before settling in around the campfire to roast some marshmallow treats! All participants must be registered, and adults must accompany their children
Relax around the campfire to hear some legends or go on a short night hike to explore the woods before sitting down to roast your own marshmallows! All children must be accompanied by a registered adult.
Parents enjoy some time for yourselves while your children spend a night of fun with us! Theyll enjoy three hours of engaging games, crafts, plus a pizza dinner, drinks, and dessert! Have your child bring their favorite stuffie or blanket along as well finish the night watching a movie. Additional information provided after registration.
Challenge your family and friends to build a device that would protect an egg from crashing on the ground after being dropped! All registrants will build their own creation using only the items provided. After time is up, eggs will be dropped, and awards are given to the survivors! 10:00 am Doors Open 11:00am Egg Drop $15.00 per entry
