Events in the DuPage Forest Preserves, Aug. 27 - Sept. 2

For more information on the many programs and places of the Forest Preserve District of DuPage County, call 630-933-7200, or visit dupageforest.org.

Monday, Aug. 27
Archery for Active Adults — Try your hand at archery at some of DuPage County’s most scenic preserves. Equipment provided. 5:30 – 7 p.m. at the archery range at Blackwell Forest Preserve in Warrenville on Butterfield Road one mile east of Route 59. Ages 50 and up. Free. To register, call
630-933-7248.

Children’s Farm Chores — Kids, learn firsthand how 1890s children helped around the house and farm. On Mondays, help with mom’s chores; on Thursdays, dad’s. 1:30, 2:30 and 3:30 p.m. at Kline Creek Farm, 1N600 County Farm Road in West Chicago. Free. Registration not required. Call 630-876-5900.

Children’s Story Hour — Spread a blanket on the ground, and enjoy an hour of popular children’s stories from the 1890s. 10 – 11 a.m. at Kline Creek Farm, 1N600 County Farm Road in West Chicago. Free. Registration not required. Call 630-876-5900.

Keeping Cool House Tours — From iceboxes to swimsuits to frozen watermelon on the front porch, discover the ways farmers beat the heat without electricity. Tours begin on the hour 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. at Kline Creek Farm, 1N600 County Farm Road in West Chicago. All ages. Free. Registration not required. Call 630-876-5900.

Tuesday, Aug. 28
Mayslake Lecture Series — Discover the history of The Ryder Cup, golf’s premier international competition, during a lively lecture by golf professional Peter Longo. 7:30 – 9 p.m. at Mayslake Peabody Estate, 1717 W. 31st St. in Oak Brook. Ages 12 and up; under 18 with an adult. $3 per person. Restoration-in-progress tours of historic Mayslake Hall will also be available at 6:30 p.m. for an additional $5 per person. For tickets, call 630-206-9566.

Wednesday, Aug. 29
Archery for Adults — Learn the history and basic techniques of archery at this adults-only clinic. Equipment provided. 6 – 7:30 p.m. at Churchill Woods Forest Preserve in Glen Ellyn on St. Charles Road one-quarter mile west of Route 53. Ages 18 and up. Free. To register, call 630-933-7248.

Covered-Wagon Tours — Enjoy a 30-minute guided wagon ride, and learn about the natural and cultural history of St. James Farm along the way. 11:30 a.m. – 1 p.m. at St. James Farm Forest Preserve in Warrenville at Madison Street and Hoy Avenue. All ages. $5 per person ages 13 – 54; $4 ages 55 and up; $2 ages 5 – 12; under 5 free. Registration not required. Call 630-933-7248.

Nature Nuts for Preschoolers — Introduce your child to science, nature and fun through this seven-part class. Discover a new theme each week through a hike, story and project. Class meets 10 – 11:30 a.m. on Wednesdays Aug. 29 – Oct. 10 at Fullersburg Woods Nature Education Center, 3609 Spring Road in Oak Brook. Ages 4 – 6. $70 per child. Registration begins July 1. Call 630-850-8110.

Thursday, Aug. 30
Children’s Farm Chores — Kids, learn firsthand how 1890s children helped around the house and farm. On Mondays, help with mom’s chores; on Thursdays, dad’s. 1:30, 2:30 and 3:30 p.m. at Kline Creek Farm, 1N600 County Farm Road in West Chicago. Free. Registration not required. Call 630-876-5900.

Keeping Cool House Tours — From iceboxes to swimsuits to frozen watermelon on the front porch, discover the ways farmers beat the heat without electricity. Tours begin on the hour 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. at Kline Creek Farm, 1N600 County Farm Road in West Chicago. All ages. Free. Registration not required. Call 630-876-5900.

Friday, Aug. 31
FullersBird Fridays — Join these naturalist-led hikes, and see how the diversity of birds in a forest preserve changes from summer to fall. 7:30 – 9:30 a.m. at Fullersburg Woods Nature Education Center, 3609 Spring Road in Oak Brook. Adults only. $6 per person per hike; 10-program pass $40. To register, call 630-850-8110.

Keeping Cool House Tours — From iceboxes to swimsuits to frozen watermelon on the front porch, discover the ways farmers beat the heat without electricity. Tours begin on the hour 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. at Kline Creek Farm, 1N600 County Farm Road in West Chicago. All ages. Free. Registration not required. Call 630-876-5900.

Once in a Blue Moon — Celebrate the blue moon, learn facts and legends about our nearest celestial neighbor, and make a dream catcher. 7 – 9 p.m. at the scenic overlook at Greene Valley Forest Preserve in Naperville on Greene Road one-quarter mile south of 79th Street. Ages 6 and up; under 15 with an adult. $5 per person; $10 per family. To register, call 630-850-8110.

Saturday, Sept. 1
Blacksmithing Demonstrations — Stop by the wagon shed to see the blacksmith repair equipment and demonstrate the tools and techniques of the trade. Demonstrations ongoing. 1:30 – 3:30 p.m. at Kline Creek Farm, 1N600 County Farm Road in West Chicago. All ages. Free. Registration not required. Call 630-876-5900.

Country Fair — Experience an old-fashioned fair from the county’s agricultural past, including blue ribbons, games, entertainment, antique equipment, the Tent of Wonders, Professor Marvel’s Amazing Flea Circus and more. Activities ongoing. 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. at Kline Creek Farm, 1N600 County Farm Road in West Chicago. All ages. Free. Registration not required. Call 630-876-5900.

Sunday, Sept. 2
Country Fair — Experience an old-fashioned fair from the county’s agricultural past, including blue ribbons, games, entertainment, antique equipment, the Tent of Wonders, Professor Marvel’s Amazing Flea Circus and more. Activities ongoing. 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. at Kline Creek Farm, 1N600 County Farm Road in West Chicago. All ages. Free. Registration not required. Call 630-876-5900.

Meet the Beekeepers — Learn about beekeeping equipment and the important role that bees serve in our food supply. Ask the beekeepers your questions about honey and bees. Demonstrations ongoing.
1:30 – 3:30 p.m. at Kline Creek Farm, 1N600 County Farm Road in West Chicago. All ages. Free. Registration not required. Call 630-876-5900.