Public Program Offerings

Spring Break Camp

New Nature Programs for children ages 2 years old to 4th grade.

Fall 2024 – Current & Upcoming Program Offerings:

Babes in the Woods; for 2-5 years old, 4 months are available; August, September, October, November 2024

Afternoon Adventures – 12 Week Program ~ Registration now OPEN for the Fall of 2024 – September 9 through December 16, 2024

Wondering while Wandering in the Woods; for 1-4th Grades ~ 6 week After School Program ~ Coming Soon; October/November 2024.

Each small class of students engages in cooperative, inquiry-based learning, guided by professionally trained educators.

Our programs takes place outdoors; taking advantage of 400-acres of land and the many habitats at Hoover Forest Preserve has to offer throughout the seasons.

Children develop a strong sense of their place in the natural world, a love and respect for plants and animals, and a sense of belonging to both Hoover Forest Preserve and to their community.

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