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Upcoming Events

Sunday, February 02
  • Family Drop-in: (01 PM - 03 PM)
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    Sunday, February 02
    Young children learning how to paint at the Dunn Museum
    01 PM - 03 PM
    Children will learn about groundhogs through different hands-on activities and stations.
     
  • Profiles in Excellence (03 PM - 05 PM)
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    Sunday, February 02
    Profiles pattern in reddish brown, forest green and ochre
    03 PM - 05 PM
    Join us for the 42nd annual Profiles in Excellence event for inspiring presentations and performances in honor of Black History Month.
     
Tuesday, February 04
  • Senior Series: (02 PM - 03 PM)
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    Tuesday, February 04
    Two redheaded woodpeckers sitting on a branch together
    02 PM - 03 PM
    Learn about the different species of woodpeckers that call Lake County home and their interesting biology and behaviors during this indoor presentation.
     
Wednesday, February 05
  • Senior Series: (09 AM - 10 AM)
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    Wednesday, February 05
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    09 AM - 10 AM
    Lake County, Illinois was one of the strongest areas of anti-slavery sentiment in the state of Illinois. Hear the stories of local citizens' efforts to advocate for the enslaved and aid those escaping on the Underground Railroad.
     
  • The Man From Libertyville (11:30 AM - 12:30 PM)
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    Wednesday, February 05
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    11:30 AM - 12:30 PM
    An influential figure in the political history of the U.S., Adlai E. Stevenson II was Governor of Illinois, read twice for President as the Democratic National Candidate, and served as Ambassador to the United Nations. Though he lost both presidential campaigns, it was Stevenson's ideas that are his real lasting legacy.
     
Thursday, February 06
  • Connecting Kids with Nature (10:30 AM - 11:45 AM)
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    Thursday, February 06
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    10:30 AM - 11:45 AM
    Build a bridge to nature with your young ones. Experience how multisensory nature connections help young children develop healthy and happy brains and bodies. Time spent in nature is critical to children's social-emotional, and physical development. Child-centered, exploratory, imaginative play fosters creativity, emotional well-being, independent learning, and problem solving.
     
Saturday, February 08
  • Walk with a Naturalist: (09 AM - 10:30 AM)
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    Saturday, February 08
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    09 AM - 10:30 AM
    Join a naturalist and take a nice leisurely stroll through this beautiful preserve. Learn about the history of this site and take a close look at some of the interesting plants and animals that we come upon.
     
  • Owl Meet & Greet (02 PM - 03 PM)
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    Saturday, February 08
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    02 PM - 03 PM
    Drop in to learn about the amazing adaptations that help owls hunt in the dark and meet a live visitor.
     
  • Solar-Lit Trail Hike (05 PM - 06:15 PM)
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    Saturday, February 08
    Solar Trails
    05 PM - 06:15 PM
    Join a environmental educator on this solar-lit hike at Old School Forest Preserve. Learn about the animals that are active at dusk. Please dress for the weather, program will be held outside.
     
Wednesday, February 12
  • Snow Moon Night Hike (05:30 PM - 07 PM)
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    Wednesday, February 12
    Photograph of a full moon.
    05:30 PM - 07 PM
    Hike under the glow of the snow moon while learning about the animals that come out at night.
     
Sunday, February 16
  • Family Drop-in: (01 PM - 03 PM)
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    Sunday, February 16
    Photo of a Hairy Woodpecker
    01 PM - 03 PM
    Children will learn abou local woodpeckers that live in Lake County through different hands-on activities and stations, including our Project Feeder Watch station.
     
Monday, February 17
  • Geology for Scouts (10 AM - 11 AM)
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    Monday, February 17
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    10 AM - 11 AM
    This Presidents Day, come learn about the different types of rocks, the rock cycle, and the difference between rocks and minerals. Then we’ll explore the Dunn Museum galleries to delve into the rich geologic history of Lake County.
     
Tuesday, February 18
  • Museum Explorers (10 AM - 11 AM)
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    Tuesday, February 18
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    10 AM - 11 AM
    Come on an Ice Age adventure at the museum and discover the mammals that lived thousands of years ago by reading stories, looking at fossil casts and an activity.
     
  • Playdate with Nature (01 PM - 02:30 PM)
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    Tuesday, February 18
    SnowFortKids
    01 PM - 02:30 PM
    Move your kids outdoors for unstructured seasonal play, proven healthful and beneficial. Celebrate seasonal fun outdoors. Build mini habitats for toy animals and use natural materials and your imagination for creation. Try snow painting or other seasonal activities. Nature provides infinite possibilities to express creativity. See how nature ignites a spark in everyone.
     
Thursday, February 20
  • The Vole: (06:30 PM - 07:30 PM)
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    Thursday, February 20
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    06:30 PM - 07:30 PM
    Ever wonder what made the tunnels under the snow? Meet the vole, an active and spunky relative of the mouse. Learn how to tell the difference between voles and other look-alikes while learning about their active winter lifestyle.
     
Saturday, February 22
  • Sunset Walk (04 PM - 05:30 PM)
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    Saturday, February 22
    Winter 2022
    04 PM - 05:30 PM
    Explore McDonald Woods at the magical time of day when the sun sets and the nocturnal critters begin to wake up.
     
Sunday, February 23
  • Sunday Stroll: (09 AM - 10:15 AM)
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    Sunday, February 23
    Jeff Goldberg Winter Photo
    09 AM - 10:15 AM
    Join an Environmental Educator and take a leisurely stroll through one of our preserves. This is a great opportunity to get some exercise and learn about nature. Join us and take a closer look at plants, birds and other wildlife.
     
  • Civic Series: (01 PM - 02 PM)
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    Sunday, February 23
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    01 PM - 02 PM
    Join us for the first event in our new Civic Series! We will have button making supplies on hand and the chance to learn about interesting buttons in the museum’s collection. Participants will take home their own completed button.
     
Thursday, February 27
  • Native Gardener's Club: (06:30 PM - 07:30 PM)
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    Thursday, February 27
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    06:30 PM - 07:30 PM
    Whether you are new to native gardening or a seasoned veteran, join us each month to learn about native plants and how to use them in your home landscapes.