Will County Forest Preserve sets free admission for 3 nature events next week
Plum Creek Nature Center hosts crane activities, trivia, and animal feedings between Nov 17 and Nov 22.
By Rafael Bailey ·
The Forest Preserve District of Will County will host three free nature programs at Plum Creek Nature Center during the week of Nov 16.
The district operates the center in Crete Township. Participants can sign up through the online event calendar at ReconnectWithNature.org. Registration deadlines vary by event. The first deadline is Nov 12 for the youngest attendees.
The schedule begins on Tuesday, Nov 17. Nature Play Day After Hours runs from 6 to 7:30 p.m. It targets children ages 3 through 5. The program focuses on sandhill cranes. Activities include a story, a hike, games, and crafts. These take place indoors and outdoors. Outdoor sections feature uneven natural terrain. Registration closes on Nov 12.
On Friday, Nov 20, the district hosts Sips With Spot. This event runs from 6 to 8 p.m. It targets adults ages 21 and older. Participants use the Kahoot trivia platform on personal phones or tablets. They compete individually or in teams of up to four. Attendees must bring their own beer, wine, or mocktail. The center provides light snacks. Registration closes on Nov 18.
The final event occurs on Sunday, Nov 22. Thanksgiving With the Plum Creek Critters runs from 1:30 to 3 p.m. It is open to all ages. The program features a live feeding of the nature center’s resident animals. Visitors meet the animals up close and learn about their diets. Attendees also sample a small-plate feast. Registration closes on Nov 19.
