Events

Make one-of-a-kind natural presents to give to the people you love this holiday season. Walk-in anytime between 9 am and 12 pm and stop by our craft tables to create a special native work of art. Each child will be able to create three beautiful hand-crafted items to take home. Give as a gift or keep for yourself. You decide!

Registration required (ages 12+) Making the holidays a little greener this season? Then deck the halls with boughs of native trees and plants. Join us for one of the Discovery Center's favorite holiday traditions! Fashion a festive holiday swag or wreath to hang using native evergreens, prairie grasses, wild nuts, berries, seed pods, game bird feathers and your imagination. If accommodations are needed, please e-mail the instructor after registering and at least one week prior to the program.

Registration required (ages 12+) Making the holidays a little greener this season? Then deck the halls with boughs of native trees and plants. Join us for one of the Discovery Center's favorite holiday traditions! Fashion a festive holiday swag or wreath to hang using native evergreens, prairie grasses, wild nuts, berries, seed pods, game bird feathers and your imagination. If accommodations are needed, please e-mail the instructor after registering and at least one week prior to the program.

Registration required (ages 12+) Making the holidays a little greener this season? Then deck the halls with boughs of native trees and plants. Join us for one of the Discovery Center's favorite holiday traditions! Fashion a festive holiday swag or wreath to hang using native evergreens, prairie grasses, wild nuts, berries, seed pods, game bird feathers and your imagination. If accommodations are needed, please e-mail the instructor after registering and at least one week prior to the program.

Walk-in (ages 3-6) Discovering the amazing natural world is as easy as opening a book! This volunteer naturalist led story program is ideal for preschool - kindergarten children and will take them on journeys to learn about wildlife, habitats and more. If accommodations are needed, please e-mail the instructor at least one week prior to the program.

Walk-in (all ages) What's more relaxing than sipping on a nice hot cup of tea on a chilly winter day? Many people wouldn't relate tea to nature, but you might be surprised by the connections. Come and learn about different natural teas you can make from native plants while sipping on some Discovery Center made tea! If accommodations are needed, please e-mail the instructor at least one week prior to the program.

Learn all that mysterious owls can teach us by dissecting an owl pellet! This VIRTUAL program will guide you through the contents of the pellet provided by the Burr Oak Woods Nature Center. You can pick up your dissection kit from the nature center beginning Wednesday, December 6th, until Friday, December 15th. The online guided dissection will begin Saturday, December 16th at 10AM as a naturalist explains what might be present in your pellet. All participants will receive a WebEx invitation to join prior to the event.

Walk-in (ages 3-6) Discovering the amazing natural world is as easy as opening a book! This volunteer naturalist led story program is ideal for preschool - kindergarten children and will take them on journeys to learn about wildlife, habitats and more. If accommodations are needed, please e-mail the instructor at least one week prior to the program.

“The Night Tree” by Eve Bunting tells the story of a winter tradition of decorating a tree in the woods with tasty treats for local winter wildlife. Join us for our annual storytime and adorning an evergreen tree in the spirit holiday goodwill and cheer.

Pressing flowers in the spring and summer can make for some fun winter craft projects. We’ll talk about the basics of pressing flowers and provide guidance on making your own pressed flower mason jar, ornament, and wooden gift tag. All supplies are provided. Space is limited.