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Health & Fitness

EVENTS IN DU PAGE FOREST PRESERVES: NOV. 19 – 25

DuPage Forest Preserves Calendar of Events

Monday, Nov. 19
Forest Fitness Walk — Join a naturalist for a brisk weekly walk, and enjoy some healthy exercise as you take in the wonders of the woods. 8:30 – 10 a.m. at Fullersburg Woods Nature Education Center,
3609 Spring Road in Oak Brook. Adults only. Free. To register, call 630-850-8110.

Wednesday, Nov. 21
Covered Wagon Tours — Enjoy a 30-minute guided covered 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. $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.


Saturday, Nov. 24
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.

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Holiday Sweets — Learn how to make bright, colorful hard candies, and take home recipes to start your own holiday tradition. Demonstrations 12:30 – 3:30 p.m. on the half-hour at Kline Creek Farm,
1N600 County Farm Road in West Chicago. All ages. Free. Registration not required. Call
630-876-5900.


Sunday, Nov. 25
Classical Notes at Mayslake — Enjoy a music-filled evening featuring members of the Elmhurst Symphony Orchestra as they perform “Violin Romance.” 3 – 5 p.m. at Mayslake Peabody Estate,
1717 W. 31st St. in Oak Brook. Ages 8 and up; under 18 with an adult. $25 general admission; $23 seniors over 65; $7 students. Packages available. Call 630-941-0202.

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Holiday Sweets — Learn how to make bright, colorful hard candies, and take home recipes to start your own holiday tradition. Demonstrations 12:30 – 3:30 p.m. on the half-hour 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 play in our food supply. Ask the beekeepers 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.

 

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