Programs & Events
October 2008

Your interest may be the deciding factor to run a program!  Most programs require advanced registration.  Please try to register at least 7 days in advance.  Waiting until the last minute may result in a program being canceled due to low enrollment or missing out because it is full. Please register for classes by calling 309.874.2174 or emailing register-sgnc@earthlink.net.

Members-Only Campout
Friday, October 3, - Saturday, October 4
Please click here to be redirected to our Members Only Campout page.
Free for members, Registration required. 

Funks Grove Stewardship Work Days
Saturdays, October 4 & 18, 9:00 - 11:00 a.m.
Don Schmidt, the Dean of Green, leads a faithful group of volunteers in a variety of stewardship activities every other Saturday throughout the year.  Join the group on a regular basis or stop out on occasion to assist with exotic species removal, seed collection, and other projects.
Free, No registration required.

Family Nature Exploration Day
Saturday, October 4, 10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Bring the family out for a day of fun at the Nature Center!  A guided hike will take place at 10:30 a.m.  Stop inside to create a make-and-take craft at any time, and don’t miss animal feeding time at 1:00 p.m.  Bring a picnic lunch to enjoy in our picnic shelter or on the lawn.
Free, No registration required.

Twin City Amateur Astronomers Public Observing Session - Andromeda and Her "Rock"
Saturday, October 4, 7:00 - 9:00 p.m.
Don’t miss the last public observing session of the year!  The Twin City Amateur Astronomers Club invites the public to join them at the Sugar Grove Observatory to learn about Andromeda as well as other prominent celestial objects.  The program may be cancelled in the event of a cloudy sky.  Phone Carl at 309.830.4085 or Michael at 309.825.6454 after 6:00 p.m. to confirm if you are unsure.  For additional information, visit their website at http://twincityamateurastronomers.org.
Free, No registration required.

Little Wonders: Go Nuts!
Wednesday, October 8, 10:00 - 11:30 a.m. OR 1:00 - 2:30 p.m.
(Note this is the second Wednesday of the month instead of the third.)
We’re going to “go nuts” in this class for 3-5 year-olds with an adult chaperone!  How many different kinds of nuts can you think of?  Where do they come from?  Why are they important in nature?  Create a craft, listen to a story, learn all about nuts, and taste some, too!  Please let us know of any nut allergies when registering. 
Fee: $5/child members, $7/child non-members; Registration required.

Nature Center Closed
Thursday, October 16 & Friday, October 17 in preparation for Autumn Celebration.

Autumn Celebration
Saturday, October 18, 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Please click here to be redirected to our Autumn Celebration page.

Halloween Howl
Thursday, October 30, 6:30 - 8:00 p.m.
The whole family can celebrate All Hallows Eve at a campfire with s’mores, hot chocolate, and plenty of spooky stories from the natural world and beyond.
Fee: $2/person members, $5/person non-members, Registration required.