Seager Park’s new interpretive center, recently completed in October, is ready to host a series of new nature programs for all ages.
The interpretive center and new park amenities together with the large, wooded area at make it a fitting location for nature programs and all kinds of outdoor recreational and educational activities. Beginning in January, the Naperville Park District is offering a variety of nature programs at Seager Park and other locations for all ages.
Young children can learn about how animals survive our cold, Illinois winters, explore the winter landscape, and even celebrate Groundhog Day by learning more about this special animal. A series of nature classes for elementary school kids will include outdoor experiences learning about snow, raccoons, birds, maple trees, and more.
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Adults and kids age 8 and up will be able to register for a snow shoe hike at Knoch Knolls Park. Participants will gain a new appreciation for the winter habitat and its quiet beauty as well as getting some great exercise.
“Many people think of the Naperville Park District primarily as a provider of organized sports programs, such as the popular youth soccer and t-ball leagues,” said Brad Wilson, Director of Recreation. “We also want to let people know that we have beautiful natural areas throughout the community that people can visit,” he said.
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Learning about nature can start at an early age. The District’s award-winning Toadstools and Pollywogs nature preschool program, located both at Seager Park and Knoch Knolls Park, incorporates outdoor play and lessons involving nature in each day’s plans.
“Kids love the time we spend outdoors in preschool,” said Program Manager Sandie Gilmer. “It’s well documented that most kids in urban and suburban areas do not get enough time in nature. Toadstools and Pollywogs helps reverse that trend, and it benefits the entire family,” said Gilmer.
For more information about the new nature programs or about the Naperville Park District, please visit www.napervilleparks.org.
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