Greene

Join us at Little Sac Woods Conservation Area to hike and look for deer antler sheds. Plan to walk 2-4 miles, mostly off-trail. Conservation Agent Susan Swem will bring her K-9, Astro, for a demonstration on how K-9 units assist with finding poachers. Dress for the weather.

Nesting season comes early for owls and they’re hooting in anticipation. The trails will be open and patrolled; bring a flashlight and a walking partner for a stroll on your own. Dickerson Park Zoo docents will offer an indoor program at 7 pm.

Winter is here! What a wonderful time to get outdoors and enjoy the frosty air! We’ll learn about the changes in nature and then go for a short stroll around the building. Please dress for the weather.

Winter is here! What a wonderful time to get outdoors and enjoy the frosty air! We’ll learn about the changes in nature and then go for a short stroll around the building. Please dress for the weather.

Winter is here! What a wonderful time to get outdoors and enjoy the frosty air! We’ll learn about the changes in nature and then go for a short stroll around the building. Please dress for the weather.

Join Ms. Ladybug as she reads a nature story and shares activities with your child. Ages 2 to 6.

Come learn the basics of watercolor painting and follow along as we paint a bird or two. All supplies provided. This is a basic class, but all levels of experience are welcome.

We're celebrating the annual return of bald eagles to Lake Springfield. The Dickerson Park Zoo will bring a live bald eagle. Programs will be held at the Nature Center every hour on the hour from 10 am to 3 pm. There will be opportunities to view bald eagles in the wild at the Lake Springfield Boathouse and Marina during event hours, with the assistance of volunteers and spotting scopes. All ages.

We're celebrating the annual return of bald eagles to Lake Springfield. The Dickerson Park Zoo will bring a live bald eagle. Programs will be held at the Nature Center at 12:30, 1:30, 2:30 and 3:30 pm. There will be opportunities to view bald eagles in the wild at the Lake Springfield Boathouse and Marina during event hours, with the assistance of volunteers and spotting scopes. All ages.

Hiking in winter can be a joy and a challenge. Join naturalist Jordi Raos as she talks about the pros and cons of hiking in winter. She’ll share her favorite locations and tips. All ages. Please include a valid email address when you register so we can send you a virtual program link.