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Creek Bend Nature Center Grand Opening
Saturday, June 1, 10 a.m. - 1 p.m.

Celebrate the Grand Opening of Creek Bend Nature Center!

The Forest Preserve District of Kane County proudly invites everyone to Creek Bend Nature Center at LeRoy Oakes Forest Preserve in Saint Charles, for our fun, FREE, Grand Opening Celebration!

  • Enjoy Interactive Exhibits in the Nature Center
  • Nature Hikes
  • Crafts
  • Carriage Rides through the Preserve
  • FREE family fun!
  • Plus, join us for a noon concert by Jim Gill!

Jim Gill, an award winning musician and author, offers more than a show to watch. It’s an opportunity for family play! In concert, Jim bangs out energetic rhythms on his banjo while everyone claps, jumps, dances and even sneezes along. Celebrate our grand opening with a few rounds of Jim Gill’s “Silly Dance Contest” and other family favorites!

 

Celebrate our Grand Opening on Saturday, June 1, from 10 a.m. - 1 p.m.

Creek Bend Nature Center is located within LeRoy Oakes Forest Preserve at 37W700 Dean Street, Saint Charles.


Earth Day/Arbor Day tree planting events

  • 2014: Fitche Creek Forest Preserve
  • 2015: Fitche Creek Forest Preserve
  • 2016: Pingree Grove Forest Preserve
  • 2017: Dick Young Forest Preserve

National Public Lands Day tree planting events

  • 2013: Schweitzer Woods Forest Preserve
  • 2014: Bowes Creek Forest Preserve
  • 2015: Bowes Creek Forest Preserve
  • 2016: Fitchie Creek Forest Preserve
  • 2017: Aurora West/Culver Forest Preserves

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