Crystal Lake Park District Nature Offers Spring Programs for Tots-Adults

Tue April 4, 2023

The Crystal Lake Park District Nature Center is a local favorite place to visit. The Nature Center is open to visitors, 7 days week, 10 am-7 pm and also has seasonal programs and events planned year-round.  The Nature Center is located at 330 N. Main St, Crystal Lake.

For detailed program description and link to online registration, browse nature programs on pages 16-20 in the winter/spring digital guide at crystallakeparks.org.  Most programs listed below require advance registration unless indicated. For questions about Nature Center programs, contact Will Sutphin at wsutphin@crystallakeparks.org

Nature Tots (ages 2-5)

Where Land Meets Water

Sat, Apr 1, 1-2 pm  

$13 residents/$17 non-residents

Crystal Lake Park District Nature Center, 330 N. Main St, Crystal Lake

Advance registration required. Register for code #212327-01

Hello Spring!

Sun, Apr 9, 1-2 pm

$12 residents/$16 non-residents

Crystal Lake Park District Nature Center, 330 N. Main St, Crystal Lake

Advance registration required. Register for code #212326-01

Nature Explorers (Ages 6-12)

Subterranean Fairies

Sat, Apr 22, 1-3 pm

$19 residents/$25 non-residents

Crystal Lake Park District Nature Center, 330 N. Main St, Crystal Lake

Advance registration required. Register for code #212370-01

Nature Buffs (Ages 13+)

Creative Journals

Sat, Apr 8, 1-3 pm

$27 residents/$35 non-residents

Crystal Lake Park District Nature Center, 330 N. Main St, Crystal Lake

Advance registration required. Register for code #112307-01

Wind Chimes

Sat, Apr 29, 10 am-Noon

$26 residents/$34 non-residents

Crystal Lake Park District Nature Center, 330 N. Main St, Crystal Lake

Advance registration required. Register for code #232347-01

Other Programs

Fishing Workshop (Ages 11-17)

Sat, Apr 29, 1-4 pm

$28 residents/$36 non-residents

Crystal Lake Park District Nature Center, 330 N. Main St, Crystal Lake

Advance registration required. Register for code #212376-01

Earth Day Pollinators (ages ages)

Sat, Apr 22, 10 am-2 pm

FREE, just drop in at The Nature Center

Learn how to plant your own pollinator pocket garden.

Monthly Drop In Crafts

April: Recycling Craft

FREE, just drop in at The Nature Center during regular hours of operation.

7 days week, 10 am-5 pm