The Midwest Museum of Natural History has some upcoming events that may appeal to you. If you mention that you heard about it here when you register, you can get the member price (except for Nature Down and Dirty). Details and registration info can be found at www.mmnh.org.
Safari Sprouts, ages 3-5, siblings are welcome
Every Wednesday 10:15-11:15 am
$8/child, adults free, no registration required
Fee includes Museum admission for the day
Games, crafts, stories, and live animal visits!
Storytime, ages 2-5, siblings are welcome
Every Friday, 11:00 am, no registration required
Free with Museum admission
Fossil Workshop: Micro-Fossils, ages 8+
Thursday, July 19, 7-8:30 pm
Thursday, August 16, 7-8:30 pm
Non-members: $12
Members: $10, 1 adult free per family ($5 extra adult)
Learn about the fossils beneath our feet and the clues they give us to Illinois’ past. Find and identify micro-fossils and take home whatever you find! Registration required.
Live Reptile Care, ages 10+
Saturday, July 21, 10:30 am-12:30 pm
Fri, August 17, 1-3:00
Non-members: $18/child
Members: $15/child, 1 adult free per family ($5 extra adult)
Fee includes Museum admission for the day
Learn how to properly feed and handle live snakes, turtles, and lizards. Registration required, class fills quickly.
Jewelry Making, ages 8+
Saturday, July 28, 3-4:15 pm
Thursday, August 2, 10:30-11:45 am
Fee includes Museum admission for the day
Non-members: $12/child, 1 adult free per family ($5 extra adult)
Members: $10/child, 1 adult free per family ($5 extra adult)
Learn about jewelry from around the world and make three pieces to take home. Registration required.
Nature: Down and Dirty
Saturday, August 4, 1-3:30 pm, Ages 7-13
Meet at Sycamore Park
Sycamore Resident: $15/child
Non-resident: $20/child
Registration required through the Sycamore Park District: http://www.sycamoreparkdistrict.com/
The woods are bursting with life – if you know where to look. Learn how to spot animal tracks, nests, and other signs of life. Identify plants, insects, and birds. Dig in and uncover what’s happening underground, and get your feet wet (literally) investigating the river.
Fossil Dig, ages 6-adult
Saturday, August 11, 9:30-11:00 am
Saturday, September 29, 9:30-11:00 am
Dig for fossils at Vulcan Quarry, keep what you find. Registration required, class fills quickly!
Non-members: $20/person or $55 for a family of 3-4
Members: $18/person or $50 for a family of 3-4
Midwest Museum of Natural History
425 West State St, Sycamore IL 60178
Tues-Sat, 10-5:00
Sunday 12-5:00
closed Mondays