A group of families takes a nature hike by the river surrounded by trees

Nature

A variety of nature programs are offered year-round through Red Oak Nature Center in North Aurora. Offerings include special events, hikes, crafts, seasonal activities, toddler activities, animal events and seasonal and summer camps. Most programs require advance registration. Tickets are sold for special events.

Registration Info

Nature offerings for all

Year-round nature programs and events include:

Special events
  • Frosty Fest in January
  • Maple Fest in March
Camps
  • Seasonal camps
  • Summer camps
Crafts
  • Insect Investigators
Hikes
  • Cave Hike
  • Earth Hour Illuminated Hike
  • Great Pumpkin Hunt
Seasonal activities
  • Little Wintertime Explorers
  • Family Campfire
  • Spring Fling
Toddler activities
  • Bookworm Wednesdays

 

Red Oak Nature Center 930 N. River Rd., North Aurora About Red Oak Nature Center

Nature classes are held at Red Oak Nature Center on the east bank of the Fox River, a local destination for education on nature and conservation. The site consists of more than 40 acres of forest and wildlife habitat and offers:

  • Hands-on indoor activities
  • Adventurous camps
  • Animal exhibits
  • Fox River views
  • Special events

Register for Nature programs and events

Crafts

Hikes

Seasonal Activities

Camps

For Toddlers

Getting started with Nature programs

    Attire

    Dress for the activity and/or weather. Hikes go on even in cold weather. Wear footwear appropriate for the activity.

    Registration

    Register in advance for programs and activities. Space fills up quickly.

    Parent and child activities

    A parent/guardian must accompany younger children ages 2-5.

    Camps

    Both seasonal spring and fall break camps and nature camps with different themes are offered. Camps are held at Red Oak Nature Center.

Planning for Nature program and activities

Nature programs and events are offered year-round at Red Oak Nature Center in North Aurora.

Spring

April - May

Register in November

Summer

June - August

Register in April

Fall

September - December

Register in July

Winter

January - March

Register in November

Contact Us

Fill out the form or use the contact information below for more information about our Nature programs.

Bethanne Guidarelli

Recreation Supervisor - New Horizons Preschool, New Adventures PlayLab, Nature Programs and Youth Variety