Spark the natural curiosity in your “Wild One” as we take in the beauty of the natural world. Discover snow, ice, fur and other winter wonders with free play, outdoor nature walks, crafts, songs, themed activities, and visits to the animals each week. Dress for a mess. No Class February 17.

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Go on an expedition all the way to the North and South Poles to discover our Polar Pals. Enjoy activities inspired by our cold weather friends, an animal tale, a fun craft, a visit to the Nature Center's animal room, and a short nature walk outdoors (weather permitting). Featuring polar bears, arctic foxes, and other creatures of the cold!

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Venture into the jungle to discover the animals that call this lush green place home. Enjoy activities inspired by our featured jungle animals, a creature tale, a fun craft, a visit to the Nature Center's animal room, and a short nature walk outdoors (weather permitting). Featuring anteaters, jaguars, and other jungle animals!

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Experience the wonders of animals, plants, and the outdoors with fun games, crafts, experiments, and activities. We're all about hands-on learning and discovery, and we venture outside every day. Different topics each season. No class on January 20, February 17, or March 24.

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See the world through science goggles. Uncover the natural, physical and earth sciences with fun experiments, observations, games, crafts, and outdoor hikes. Different topics presented each season. No class on Mar 26.

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Calling together the Adventure Club – come join Wildwood’s naturalists for weekly outdoor excursions. Explore the prairie looking for creatures big and small, grab a net to find bugs in the long grass or in the water, hike the Des Plaines River trail, and discover nature through experiments, projects, and exploration. The majority of the class takes place outdoors. No class November 22nd.

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Use pulleys, wheels, axles, and levers to create fun machines. Test a stomp catapult and see where the load and fulcrum must be to achieve maximum flight. Use pulleys to design a cable car transport system and design and test a marble roller coaster!

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Turn your family into scientists and explore fun science concepts with us! Make cool discoveries through experiments, projects, and play. Different activities each month. Please register only one member of your family. January: CSI Science - Examine fingerprints, analyze chemicals, and follow the clues to have some forensics fun! February: Bath Bomb Explosions - design and dissolve bath bombs as you explore what makes them fizz and foam.

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