Tuesday, June 1, 2010
4 Visions/4 Solo Exhibitions: Jacqueline Moses, Judith Raphael, Kevin Veara, and Mel Watkin
6/1-9/24/2010 09AM-05PM | Ages: All Ages
Four Illinois Artists Focus on the Environment
Jacueline Moses' landscape works investigate the space between our environment and realms of imagination where objects float above distant and exotic lands.
Judith Raphael creates a modern day coming-of-age story through portraits and narrative paintings of young women posed on the cusp of adolescene.
Kevin Veara draws and paints birds of the Sangamon River Valley, near Springfield, Illinois, that are found in the steep, forested banks and flood plains of the Sangamon River.
Mel Watkin's works-on-paper, Mapworks, 2001-2009, are created on out-of-date, used road maps which are altered as she paints and draws on them.
Monday, August 2, 2010
Safari Adventure
8/2/2010 10AM-02PM | Ages: 5 and up
Ages 6-8. Explore Spring Valley, looking for answers to nature puzzles. Each day will have a different question to solve. Keep a field journal of your discoveries.
Tuesday, August 3, 2010
Safari Adventure
8/3/2010 10AM-02PM | Ages: 5 and up
Ages 6-8. Explore Spring Valley, looking for answers to nature puzzles. Each day will have a different question to solve. Keep a field journal of your discoveries.
Wednesday, August 4, 2010
Safari Adventure
8/4/2010 10AM-02PM | Ages: 5 and up
Ages 6-8. Explore Spring Valley, looking for answers to nature puzzles. Each day will have a different question to solve. Keep a field journal of your discoveries.
Thursday, August 5, 2010
Safari Adventure
8/5/2010 10AM-02PM | Ages: 5 and up
Ages 6-8. Explore Spring Valley, looking for answers to nature puzzles. Each day will have a different question to solve. Keep a field journal of your discoveries.
Friday, August 6, 2010
Safari Adventure
8/6/2010 10AM-02PM | Ages: 5 and up
Ages 6-8. Explore Spring Valley, looking for answers to nature puzzles. Each day will have a different question to solve. Keep a field journal of your discoveries.
Monday, August 9, 2010
Night Camp 3
8/9/2010 07PM-09PM | Ages: 9 and up
Ages 10-12. Night is filled with endless possibilities. Join us for another look at the night, animals, stars, and a campfire.
Sounds Are Alive
8/9/2010 10AM-12PM | Ages: 5 and up
Age 5. Experience the sounds of nature! Learn why owls hoot, other birds sing, and frogs call. Discover how insects make noise, and create noise-related crafts.
Valley Ventures-August
8/9/2010 09AM-02PM | Ages: 5 and up
Ages 6-9. Come and discover what adventures await at Spring Valley! Trek the rolling prairie, search the water's edge, or sift through the forest floor. Join us as we hike, play, create, and work together to explore every corner of Spring Valley.
What's the Matter? for grades 1-3
8/9-8/13/2010 09AM-11AM | Ages: 5 and up
Young scientists examine matter in different states as they look at liquids, scoop up solids, or observe evaporation. By experimenting with mystery powders or liquids, students develop their observation, experimentation and questioning skills. Filter, mix and stir your way to solving matter mysteries.
For students completing grades 1-3.
Instructor: Jilly Burke, Western Springs School District 101
To register for this class download a registration form at our website to mail or fax to us.
For students completing grades 1-3.
Instructor: Jilly Burke, Western Springs School District 101
To register for this class download a registration form at our website to mail or fax to us.
Tuesday, August 10, 2010
Night Camp 3
8/10/2010 07PM-09PM | Ages: 9 and up
Ages 10-12. Night is filled with endless possibilities. Join us for another look at the night, animals, stars, and a campfire.
Sounds Are Alive
8/10/2010 10AM-12PM | Ages: 5 and up
Age 5. Experience the sounds of nature! Learn why owls hoot, other birds sing, and frogs call. Discover how insects make noise, and create noise-related crafts.
Valley Ventures-August
8/10/2010 09AM-02PM | Ages: 5 and up
Ages 6-9. Come and discover what adventures await at Spring Valley! Trek the rolling prairie, search the water's edge, or sift through the forest floor. Join us as we hike, play, create, and work together to explore every corner of Spring Valley.
Wednesday, August 11, 2010
Night Camp 3
8/11/2010 07PM-09PM | Ages: 9 and up
Ages 10-12. Night is filled with endless possibilities. Join us for another look at the night, animals, stars, and a campfire.
Sounds Are Alive
8/11/2010 10AM-12PM | Ages: 5 and up
Age 5. Experience the sounds of nature! Learn why owls hoot, other birds sing, and frogs call. Discover how insects make noise, and create noise-related crafts.
Valley Ventures-August
8/11/2010 09AM-02PM | Ages: 5 and up
Ages 6-9. Come and discover what adventures await at Spring Valley! Trek the rolling prairie, search the water's edge, or sift through the forest floor. Join us as we hike, play, create, and work together to explore every corner of Spring Valley.
Thursday, August 12, 2010
Night Camp 3
8/12/2010 07PM-09PM | Ages: 9 and up
Ages 10-12. Night is filled with endless possibilities. Join us for another look at the night, animals, stars, and a campfire.
Sounds Are Alive
8/12/2010 10AM-12PM | Ages: 5 and up
Age 5. Experience the sounds of nature! Learn why owls hoot, other birds sing, and frogs call. Discover how insects make noise, and create noise-related crafts.
Valley Ventures-August
8/12/2010 09AM-02PM | Ages: 5 and up
Ages 6-9. Come and discover what adventures await at Spring Valley! Trek the rolling prairie, search the water's edge, or sift through the forest floor. Join us as we hike, play, create, and work together to explore every corner of Spring Valley.
Friday, August 13, 2010
Night Camp 3
8/13/2010 07PM-09PM | Ages: 9 and up
Ages 10-12. Night is filled with endless possibilities. Join us for another look at the night, animals, stars, and a campfire.
Sounds Are Alive
8/13/2010 10AM-12PM | Ages: 5 and up
Age 5. Experience the sounds of nature! Learn why owls hoot, other birds sing, and frogs call. Discover how insects make noise, and create noise-related crafts.
Valley Ventures-August
8/13/2010 09AM-02PM | Ages: 5 and up
Ages 6-9. Come and discover what adventures await at Spring Valley! Trek the rolling prairie, search the water's edge, or sift through the forest floor. Join us as we hike, play, create, and work together to explore every corner of Spring Valley.
Saturday, August 21, 2010
Brilliant Butterflies for grades K-2
8/21/2010 10AM-11AM | Ages: 5 and up
Discover how butterflies flutter, move and fly. Observe how their beautiful colors and designs help these remarkable animals survive. Explore their life cycle. Learn how to create a butterfly-friendly environment.
For students completing grades K-2.
Instructor: Mary Sue Offut, Field Museum volunteer.
To register for this class download a registration form at our website to mail or fax to us.
For students completing grades K-2.
Instructor: Mary Sue Offut, Field Museum volunteer.
To register for this class download a registration form at our website to mail or fax to us.
Saturday, August 28, 2010
August Heaven's Watch-Heart of the Milky Way
8/28/2010 09PM-11PM | Ages: All Ages
Join Chicago Astronomical Society members as they set their telescopes for a peek at the summer skies. Follow signs to the viewing site. If the weather is inclement, slides or a video will be shown in the nature center.
