APRIL 2012

The Museum will be CLOSED for Easter, Sunday, April 8

Spring Babies

Saturday, April 14 , 2-4:00 pm

$3/person (child or adult)/15-minute visit, plus Museum admission

Space is limited, registration is required: 815-895-9777

Stop by for a visit with some spring babies and be sure to bring your cameras! We'll be hosting baby chicks, bunnies, ducklings, goats, and lambs. Tickets to visit with the animals are $3 each, plus Museum admission and are sold in 15-minute increments (2-2:15, 2:15-2:30, etc.). This event sold out last year so reserve your spot today: 815-895-9777.

Safari Sprouts

4th Wednesday of every month

Wednesday, April 25, 10:15-11:15 am

$8/child (or purchase a 4-class card for $28), adults free

Call 815-895-9777 to register (walk-ins welcome too)

Spend a morning discovering nature at the Museum through games, crafts, stories, and songs, plus a live animal visit each month! Designed for ages 3-5 with an adult.

Severe Storms and Tornadoes:

the perspective of a storm chaser and scientist

a presentation by Dr. Walker Ashley, Northern Illinois University

Thursday, April 26, 7-8:00 pm

$4/person, Members free
Dr. Ashley will examine the science behind severe thunderstorms in the U.S. to discover how and why they form. He will also discuss the many myths surrounding severe storm hazards and storm chasing.

More events being planned. Check back soon!