Crystal Lake Park District Nature Center Hours of Operation

The Crystal Lake Park District Nature Center is located at 330 N. Main St, Crystal Lake. Located in Veteran Acres Park, The Nature Center is an ideal starting point for a hike through the Veteran Acres Woods and Wingate Prairie.

Nature Center Hours of Operation:

Tues-Sat 12 pm - 4 pm

Visitors must wear a face covering and observe social distancing protocols.

July/August Nature Center Programs

More info and link to online registration at crystallakeparks.org via the digital guide, pages 17-18

Tantalizing Terrariums

Ages 21 & up

Fr, Jul 24, 6-7:30 pm, $15 res/$23 non-res

Fairy Terrariums

Ages 6-12

Sat, Jul 25, 10-11:30 am, $15 res/$23 non-res

Rainbow Sand Art

Ages 2-5

Wed, Jul 29, 10-11 am, $7 res/$11 non-res

Th, Jul 30, 10-11 am, $7 res/$11 non-res

Wiggle Worm Yoga

Ages 2-5

Wed, Aug 5, 10-11 am, $7 res/$11 non-res

Wed, Aug 6, 10-11 am, $7 res/$11 non-res

Coin Collecting Merit Badge

Ages 11-17

Sat, Aug 8, 10-11:30 am, $15 res/$23 non-res

Rock Hounds

Ages 21 & up

Fr, Aug 14, 6-7:30 pm, $15 res/$23 non-res

Fun with Recycling

Ages 21 &up

Fri, Aug 21, 6-7:30 pm, $15 res/$23 non-res

Spiderman’s Arachnids

Ages 6-10

Sat, Aug 22, 10-11:30 am, $10 res/$15 non-res

Questions? Contact Will Sutphin, wsutphin@crystallakeparks.org.

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