Red Oak Nature Center to hold Earth Day celebration on April 17
Red Oak Nature Center will celebrate Earth Day on Saturday, April 17, with an afternoon of fun and games designed to raise awareness on how to keep the planet healthy.
From 1 to 4 p.m., visitors are invited to take part in a variety of fun and educational activities that promote recycling to make for a more Earth-friendly household.
Admission is free to all, with one condition – each child should bring 12 washed aluminum cans as their entry “ticket.” The cans will be incorporated into the games, then recycled at day’s end. All children must be accompanied by an adult.
Interactive games for children will be played throughout the afternoon, including Red Oak’s popular “Aluminum Can Olympics.” Stations will be set up for games such as can bowling, can stack, can minefield and can transporter. A can-themed scavenger hunt also will take place.
Families are encouraged to attend and discover how each family member can make an impact that helps preserve a better Earth for tomorrow. The event also serves as a great service project for Scout groups.
The Fox Valley Park District’s Red Oak Nature Center is located on Route 25, one mile north of Route 56 (Butterfield Road). The park stretches for 40 scenic acres along the east bank of the Fox River and features a central museum with hands-on displays. Admission is always free. Hours are 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday and 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday and Sunday. Call (630) 897-1808 for more information. For information on Fox Valley Park District programs and facilities, visit www.foxvalleyparkdistrict.org
