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 on a 1-mile, round-trip hike to see the only cave in the Chicagoland region! Along the way, we will stop to point out areas of interest and signs of the season. Learn what makes our cave so unique and even take a piece of geologic history home with you. Dress for the weatherthese hikes go snow or shine!
Each monthly session will have participants listening to an exciting nature-themed story followed by a simple craft or short hike outside so dress for the weather. Each registered child will receive a plush reading buddy to take home at the end of each session. Adults must attend with their child, but do not need to register.
Explore the wonders of winter with your child through our hands-on-activities, self-guided play time, stories and crafts. Dress for going outside as we may investigate the seasonal happenings of our forest. Adults must attend with their child, but do not need to register.
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