Event calendar

Wild Child

Event information

Date: Friday, June 27, 2025

Time: 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.

Fee: Free!

Age: Ages 3-5. Children must be accompanied by a registered adult.

Contact: 815-722-4121

Location: Hidden Oaks Nature Center


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An adult and two young children crouched down in the grass looking at something with prairie plants in the background. Photo by Anthony Schalk

Event details

Answer the call of your wild child by getting outside with this monthly nature-themed program geared toward children ages 3 to 5. Join a naturalist for hands-on activities such as games, stories, crafts, hikes and more! The last Friday of each month we will have something new for you and your child to explore while getting a little dirt on those hands and knees.

Event requirements

Registration required by Thursday, June 26: 815-722-4121.

REGISTER ONLINE

All children must be accompanied by a registered adult.

Be prepared for indoor and outdoor activities, as well as experiencing all weather types (rain, shine and even snow). Please dress accordingly.

Hidden Oaks Nature Center is an accessible facility. Trails are on natural, uneven surfaces with elevation changes. Anyone who requires an auxiliary aid or service to participate in this program should mention their request when registering or submit a request online no later than 48 hours before the program.