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  • Sat, Apr 1, 2023
    Eco-Crew: April 1

    Derwen Mawr Nature Preserve; 
    Saturday, April 1, 2023
    9:00 a.m. - noon

    This workday has been canceled
    due to inclement weather

  • Sun, Apr 2, 2023
    Fly Fishing Film Tour

    Gorton Center
    Sunday, April 2
    Screenings: 3:00 p.m. or 7:00 p.m.

    $15 General Admission | $12 Student Ticket

  • Fri, Apr 7, 2023
    Family Campfire: Full Moon Friday

    Mellody Farm Nature Preserve 
    For families of 4
    Friday, April 7
    5:30-7:00 p.m.

    Members: $40/family
    Non-members: $60/family

    Limit four families of 4

  • Fri, Apr 14, 2023
    Conservation Cocktails: Woodcock Walk

    Mellody Farm Nature Preserve  
    Friday, April 14, 2023
    6:30-8:00 p.m. 

    Please note the time change from previous Conservation Cocktails

    Members: $15/person 
    Non-members: $20/person

  • Sat, Apr 22, 2023
    Celebrate Earth!

    Mellody Farm Nature Preserve 
    Saturday, April 22 | 10:00 a.m.-noon

    Open to all ages, but children under 12 must be accompanied by an adult
    Registration is required 

  • Sat, Apr 29, 2023
    Cattails & Kiddies

    Mellody Farm Nature Preserve  
    Saturday, April 29 | 9:00-10:30 a.m. OR
    11:00-12:30 p.m.
    Children ages 5-10 years old

    Members: $40/child
    Non-members: $50/child

  • Mon, May 1, 2023
    Bird Walks

    Fall Bird Walks
    See below for specific dates and preserves
    Mondays, September 12-October 3 | 7:30-9:00 a.m.

    Mondays | 7:30-9:00 a.m.

  • Sat, May 6, 2023
    Eco-Crew: May 6

    GARLIC MUSTARD PULL
    Skokie River Nature Preserve  

    Saturday, May 6, 2023
    9:00 a.m. - noon

  • Mon, May 8, 2023
    Bird Walks

    Fall Bird Walks
    See below for specific dates and preserves
    Mondays, September 12-October 3 | 7:30-9:00 a.m.

    Mondays | 7:30-9:00 a.m.

  • Sat, May 13, 2023
    Eco-Crew: May 13

    CHICAGO RIVER DAY
    Skokie River Nature Preserve  

    Saturday, May 13, 2023
    9:00 a.m. - noon

  • Mon, May 15, 2023
    Bird Walks

    Fall Bird Walks
    See below for specific dates and preserves
    Mondays, September 12-October 3 | 7:30-9:00 a.m.

    Mondays | 7:30-9:00 a.m.

  • Thu, May 18, 2023
    Spring Ephemeral Hike

    Shaw Woods at Skokie River Nature Preserve 
    Thursday, May 18
    Noon-1:00 p.m
    . 

  • Sat, May 20, 2023
    Cattails & Cocktails

    A Midsummer Night's Dream
    Cattails & Cocktails 2022

    Mellody Farm Nature Preserve  
    Saturday, May 14 | 6:00-10:00 p.m.

  • Mon, May 22, 2023
    Bird Walks

    Fall Bird Walks
    See below for specific dates and preserves
    Mondays, September 12-October 3 | 7:30-9:00 a.m.

    Mondays | 7:30-9:00 a.m.

  • Tue, May 30, 2023
    Little Explorers

    Mellody Farm Nature Preserve 
    This program is for children who have completed one year of preschool and have not yet started Kindergarten.

    Tuesday-Friday, May 30-June 2
    9:00-11:00 a.m.

    Members: $250 
    Non-members: $275 

  • Fri, Jun 9, 2023
    Conservation Cocktails: Fly Fishing and Conservation

    Mellody Farm Nature Preserve  
    Friday, June 9, 2023
    6:00-7:30 p.m. 


    Members: $15/person 
    Non-members: $20/person

  • Fri, Jun 9, 2023
    Story Time Adventure (Summer)

    Mellody Farm Nature Preserve 
    3-4 year olds
    Fridays, June 9-July 28
    9:00-10:00 a.m.

    Members: $30 per program or $210 for all 8 weeks
    Non-members: $35 per program or $250 for all 8 weeks

  • Mon, Jun 12, 2023
    Nature Detectives

    Mellody Farm Nature Preserve 
    5-6 year olds This program is full
    Please email Julia Lunn at jlunn@lfola.org if you would like to be put on a waitlist.
    Monday-Thursday, July 10-13
    9:00-11:30 a.m. 

    7-9 year olds
    Monday-Thursday, June 12-15
    9:00-11:30 a.m.

    Members: $250

  • Tue, Jun 20, 2023
    Specialist Days

    Mellody Farm Nature Preserve 
    9-12 year olds
    Tuesdays and Thursdays throughout the summer
    9:00 a.m.-noon

    Members: $75/day
    Non-members: $85/day

  • Thu, Jun 22, 2023
    Specialist Days

    Mellody Farm Nature Preserve 
    9-12 year olds
    Tuesdays and Thursdays throughout the summer
    9:00 a.m.-noon

    Members: $75/day
    Non-members: $85/day

  • Mon, Jun 26, 2023
    Inspired by Nature

    Mellody Farm Nature Preserve 
    6-8 year olds
    Monday-Thursday, June 26-29
    9:00-11:30 a.m. 

    Members: $250
    Non-members: $275

  • Thu, Jul 6, 2023
    Specialist Days

    Mellody Farm Nature Preserve 
    9-12 year olds
    Tuesdays and Thursdays throughout the summer
    9:00 a.m.-noon

    Members: $75/day
    Non-members: $85/day

  • Mon, Jul 10, 2023
    Nature Detectives

    Mellody Farm Nature Preserve 
    5-6 year olds This program is full
    Please email Julia Lunn at jlunn@lfola.org if you would like to be put on a waitlist.
    Monday-Thursday, July 10-13
    9:00-11:30 a.m. 

    7-9 year olds
    Monday-Thursday, June 12-15
    9:00-11:30 a.m.

    Members: $250

  • Tue, Jul 18, 2023
    Specialist Days

    Mellody Farm Nature Preserve 
    9-12 year olds
    Tuesdays and Thursdays throughout the summer
    9:00 a.m.-noon

    Members: $75/day
    Non-members: $85/day

  • Thu, Jul 20, 2023
    Specialist Days

    Mellody Farm Nature Preserve 
    9-12 year olds
    Tuesdays and Thursdays throughout the summer
    9:00 a.m.-noon

    Members: $75/day
    Non-members: $85/day

  • Fri, Jul 21, 2023
    Citadel Theatre: Snow White

    Citadel Theatre presents
    "Snow White"

    Mellody Farm Nature Preserve  

    Friday, July 21 and Friday July 28
    6:00 p.m. showtime

    Saturday-Sunday, July 22-23 and July 29-30
    3:00 and 6:00 p.m. showtimes

     

  • Sat, Jul 22, 2023
    Citadel Theatre: Snow White

    Citadel Theatre presents
    "Snow White"

    Mellody Farm Nature Preserve  

    Friday, July 21 and Friday July 28
    6:00 p.m. showtime

    Saturday-Sunday, July 22-23 and July 29-30
    3:00 and 6:00 p.m. showtimes

     

  • Sun, Jul 23, 2023
    Citadel Theatre: Snow White

    Citadel Theatre presents
    "Snow White"

    Mellody Farm Nature Preserve  

    Friday, July 21 and Friday July 28
    6:00 p.m. showtime

    Saturday-Sunday, July 22-23 and July 29-30
    3:00 and 6:00 p.m. showtimes

     

  • Mon, Jul 24, 2023
    Summer Birding

    Mellody Farm Nature Preserve 
    6-8 year olds
    Monday-Thursday, July 24-27
    9:00-11:30 a.m. 

    Members: $250
    Non-members: $275

  • Fri, Jul 28, 2023
    Citadel Theatre: Snow White

    Citadel Theatre presents
    "Snow White"

    Mellody Farm Nature Preserve  

    Friday, July 21 and Friday July 28
    6:00 p.m. showtime

    Saturday-Sunday, July 22-23 and July 29-30
    3:00 and 6:00 p.m. showtimes

     

  • Sat, Jul 29, 2023
    Citadel Theatre: Snow White

    Citadel Theatre presents
    "Snow White"

    Mellody Farm Nature Preserve  

    Friday, July 21 and Friday July 28
    6:00 p.m. showtime

    Saturday-Sunday, July 22-23 and July 29-30
    3:00 and 6:00 p.m. showtimes

     

  • Sun, Jul 30, 2023
    Citadel Theatre: Snow White

    Citadel Theatre presents
    "Snow White"

    Mellody Farm Nature Preserve  

    Friday, July 21 and Friday July 28
    6:00 p.m. showtime

    Saturday-Sunday, July 22-23 and July 29-30
    3:00 and 6:00 p.m. showtimes

     

  • Tue, Aug 1, 2023
    Specialist Days

    Mellody Farm Nature Preserve 
    9-12 year olds
    Tuesdays and Thursdays throughout the summer
    9:00 a.m.-noon

    Members: $75/day
    Non-members: $85/day

  • Thu, Aug 3, 2023
    Specialist Days

    Mellody Farm Nature Preserve 
    9-12 year olds
    Tuesdays and Thursdays throughout the summer
    9:00 a.m.-noon

    Members: $75/day
    Non-members: $85/day

  • Mon, Aug 7, 2023
    Native American Camp

    Mellody Farm Nature Preserve 
    Monday-Friday, August 7-11, 2023
     

    Exploring Land, Water and Air: Native American Perspectives of Nature 

  • Sun, Sep 24, 2023
    Bagpipes & Bonfire

    We invite you to join us at
    BAGPIPES & BONFIRE
    Sunday, September 25, 2022 

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