If you’d like to get out in the forest preserves with your infant during the lovely fall season, this program is for you! Bring your stroller and the diaper bag, click the seat belt on the baby, and enjoy a guided stroll with Naturalist Erica Lemon. We’ll take a relaxed walk on stroller-friendly trails and soak in the seasonal joys of nature. Fussy as well as quiet babies are welcome, interruptions are expected and feeding and/or diaper stops are allowed!

Parents and caregivers of young children (infants through age 5) are invited to special story times in the woods. You’ll hear a variety of fun stories presented by librarians from the St. Charles Public Library.  After the program, explore the Nature Center, walk the trails, and enjoy nature at its best.   Note: To accommodate as many families as possible, a family may register for only one date. 

Woodland Birthdays
Treat your child to a special Woodland Birthday!  We provide a beautiful setting, a naturalist-led hike, nature party favors for each child, firewood and skewers.  You provide the food (hot dogs, marshmallows, juice, cupcakes, etc.) and eating utensils.