Calendar of Events

Nature Workday - Help restore a natural area by removing nonnative vegetation or planting seed. 1 to 4 p.m. at Springbrook Prairie Forest Preserve in Naperville. An adult must accompany children under 14. Groups of 5 or more must make reservations two weeks prior to the event. Call (630) 933-7681 for waiver requirements.

Restoration Workday — Enjoy the outdoors while helping to restore the unique characteristics of one of DuPage County’s most diverse prairies by clearing invasive plants or planting seed. 9 a.m. to noon at West Chicago Prairie Forest Preserve in West Chicago. An adult must accompany children under 14. Groups of 5 or more must make reservations two weeks prior to the event. Call (630) 961-2041.

Horse-Drawn Sleigh Rides - Experience the thrill of a 15-minute ride through the woodlands and open fields of a snow-covered preserve in a horse-drawn sleigh. (Wagons are used if there is less than 6 inches of snow.) First come, first served. Noon to 3 p.m. at Danada Equestrian Center in Wheaton. $5 per adult, $2 per child age 5 to 12, children under 5 free. Reservations required for groups of 10 or more. Call (630) 668-6012.

Introduction to Archery - Gain an insightful introduction to this classic sport, with an overview of the equipment, history and shooting techniques. 1 to 3 p.m. at the Youth-Group Cabin at Herrick Lake Forest Preserve in Wheaton. Ages 5 and up; under 18 with an adult. Reservations begin Dec. 28. Call (630) 933-7248.

Long Johns and Petticoats - See the undergarments a farm family wore in the 1890s, and learn their uses. Tours begin on the hour from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Kline Creek Farm in Winfield. Call (630) 876-5900.

Taffy-Pull Party - Bring your group, and help make taffy from start to finish. Then, tour the farmhouse by the glow of oil-burning lamps. 3:45 p.m. at Kline Creek Farm in Winfield. Ages 7 and up. Reservations required. Group sizes limited to 12. Call (630) 876-5900.

Long Johns and Petticoats - See the undergarments a farm family wore in the 1890s, and learn their uses. Tours begin on the hour from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Kline Creek Farm in Winfield. Call (630) 876-5900.

Taffy-Pull Party - Bring your group, and help make taffy from start to finish. Then, tour the farmhouse by the glow of oil-burning lamps. 3:45 p.m. at Kline Creek Farm in Winfield. Ages 7 and up. Reservations required. Group sizes limited to 12. Call (630) 876-5900.

Blacksmithing Demonstrations - Watch the blacksmith repair equipment and demonstrate the tools and techniques of the trade. 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. and 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. at Kline Creek Farm in Winfield. Call (630) 876-5900.

Explore the Frozen Wetlands - Get re-energized during a winter walk through a frozen wetland habitat while examining site features and restoration efforts. Noon to 3 p.m. at West Chicago Prairie Forest Preserve in West Chicago. Groups of 10 or more must make reservations. Call (630) 961-2041.

“Leap Into Volunteering” Open House - Discover rewarding volunteer opportunities with Danada Equestrian Center, Fullersburg Woods Nature Education Center, Kline Creek Farm, Mayslake Peabody Estate, Natural Resources, St. James Farm, Trail Patrol, Volunteer Ranger Experience or Willowbrook Wildlife Center. 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the headquarters building at Danada Forest Preserve in Wheaton. Call (630) 933-7681.

Long Johns and Petticoats - See the undergarments a farm family wore in the 1890s, and learn their uses. Tours begin on the hour from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Kline Creek Farm in Winfield. Call (630) 876-5900.

Winter on the Farm - Lend a hand with winter work on an 1890s farm. Help stuff sausage, and see how meat was preserved in the smokehouse. Then, help prune the apple orchard, and watch the blacksmith at work. “Stuffin’ and Smokin’” presentations at 12:30, 1:30, 2:30 and 3:30 p.m. “Orchard Pruning” from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. “Blacksmithing” from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. and 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. All activities at Kline Creek Farm in Winfield. Call (630) 876-5900.

The Amazing Race - Follow the clues; tackle roadblocks and detours; and win prizes like on the TV show. 1 to 4 p.m. at Fullersburg Woods Nature Education Center in Oak Brook. Ages 6 and up. Reservations begin Jan. 6. Call (630) 850-8110.

Horse-Drawn Sleigh Rides - Experience the thrill of a 15-minute ride through the woodlands and open fields of a snow-covered preserve in a horse-drawn sleigh. (Wagons are used if there is less than 6 inches of snow.) First come, first served. Noon to 3 p.m. at Danada Equestrian Center in Wheaton. $5 per adult, $2 per child age 5 to 12, children under 5 free. Reservations required for groups of 10 or more. Call (630) 668-6012.

Introduction to Ice Fishing - Learn the basics of ice fishing, including ice safety, equipment, techniques and tips for forest preserve lakes. Fishing will follow if conditions permit. Equipment and bait provided. 1 to 3 p.m. at the Youth-Group Cabin at Herrick Lake Forest Preserve in Wheaton. Ages 5 and up; under 18 with an adult. $5 per person. Reservations begin Dec. 31. Call (630) 933-7248.

Long Johns and Petticoats - See the undergarments a farm family wore in the 1890s, and learn their uses. Tours begin on the hour from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Kline Creek Farm in Winfield. Call (630) 876-5900.

Winter on the Farm - Lend a hand with winter work on an 1890s farm. Help stuff sausage, and see how meat was preserved in the smokehouse. Then, help prune the apple orchard. “Stuffin’ and Smokin’” presentations at 12:30, 1:30, 2:30 and 3:30 p.m. “Orchard Pruning” from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. All activities at Kline Creek Farm in Winfield. Call (630) 876-5900.

Long Johns and Petticoats - See the undergarments a farm family wore in the 1890s, and learn their uses. Tours begin on the hour from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Kline Creek Farm in Winfield. Call (630) 876-5900.

Taffy-Pull Party - Bring your group, and help make taffy from start to finish. Then, tour the farmhouse by the glow of oil-burning lamps. 3:45 p.m. at Kline Creek Farm in Winfield. Ages 7 and up. Reservations required. Group sizes limited to 12. Call (630) 876-5900.

Nature Hike for Home-Schoolers - Learn about nature and wildlife during off-trail explorations through a variety of natural areas. 9 to 11 a.m. at Timber Ridge Forest Preserve in Winfield. Reservations begin Jan. 2. Call (630) 942-6200.

Long Johns and Petticoats - See the undergarments a farm family wore in the 1890s, and learn their uses. Tours begin on the hour from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Kline Creek Farm in Winfield. Call (630) 876-5900.

Nature Hike for Home-Schoolers - Learn about nature and wildlife during off-trail explorations through a variety of natural areas. 1 to 3 p.m. at Timber Ridge Forest Preserve in Winfield. Reservations begin Jan. 3. Call (630) 942-6200.

Taffy-Pull Party - Bring your group, and help make taffy from start to finish. Then, tour the farmhouse by the glow of oil-burning lamps. 3:45 p.m. at Kline Creek Farm in Winfield. Ages 7 and up. Reservations required. Group sizes limited to 12. Call (630) 876-5900.

“Take the Leap: Volunteer!” Information Session - This one-hour session will answer questions and provide additional information about the rewarding volunteer positions the District has to offer. 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. at the headquarters building at Danada Forest Preserve in Wheaton. Call (630) 933-7681.

Long Johns and Petticoats - See the undergarments a farm family wore in the 1890s, and learn their uses. Tours begin on the hour from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Kline Creek Farm in Winfield. Call (630) 876-5900.

Taffy-Pull Party - Bring your group, and help make taffy from start to finish. Then, tour the farmhouse by the glow of oil-burning lamps. 3:45 p.m. at Kline Creek Farm in Winfield. Ages 7 and up. Reservations required. Group sizes limited to 12. Call (630) 876-5900.

Blacksmithing Demonstrations - Watch the blacksmith repair equipment and demonstrate the tools and techniques of the trade. 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. and 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. at Kline Creek Farm in Winfield. Call (630) 876-5900.

Cross-Country Skiing Demo Day - Learn the basics of cross-country skiing; then, step into a pair of skis, and hit the trails. 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Fullersburg Woods Nature Education Center in Oak Brook. Ages 5 and up; under 18 with an adult. Call (630) 574-7700.

Long Johns and Petticoats - See the undergarments a farm family wore in the 1890s, and learn their uses. Tours begin on the hour from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Kline Creek Farm in Winfield. Call (630) 876-5900.

Nature Workday - Help restore a natural area by removing nonnative vegetation or planting seed. 9 a.m. to noon at Springbrook Prairie Forest Preserve in Naperville and the Elsen’s Hill area at West DuPage Woods Forest Preserve in West Chicago. An adult must accompany children under 14. Groups of 5 or more must make reservations two weeks prior to the event. Call (630) 933-7681 for waiver requirements.

The Owls of DuPage County - Why give a hoot about owls? Find out while learning the history of owl species that live in DuPage. 10 a.m. to noon at Willowbrook Wildlife Center in Glen Ellyn. Ages 8 and up. Reservations begin Jan. 5. Call (630) 942-6200.

Horse-Drawn Sleigh Rides - Experience the thrill of a 15-minute ride through the woodlands and open fields of a snow-covered preserve in a horse-drawn sleigh. (Wagons are used if there is less than 6 inches of snow.) First come, first served. Noon to 3 p.m. at Danada Equestrian Center in Wheaton. $5 per adult, $2 per child age 5 to 12, children under 5 free. Reservations required for groups of 10 or more. Call (630) 668-6012.

Introduction to Snowshoeing - Try the latest in snowshoeing gear, learn the skills of the sport, and explore a scenic trail. 1 to 3 p.m. at the Youth-Group Cabin at Herrick Lake Forest Preserve in Wheaton. Ages 5 and up; under 18 with an adult. Reservations begin Jan. 7. Call (630) 933-7248.

Long Johns and Petticoats - See the undergarments a farm family wore in the 1890s, and learn their uses. Tours begin on the hour from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Kline Creek Farm in Winfield. Call (630) 876-5900.

Long Johns and Petticoats - See the undergarments a farm family wore in the 1890s, and learn their uses. Tours begin on the hour from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Kline Creek Farm in Winfield. Call (630) 876-5900.

Taffy-Pull Party - Bring your group, and help make taffy from start to finish. Then, tour the farmhouse by the glow of oil-burning lamps. 3:45 p.m. at Kline Creek Farm in Winfield. Ages 7 and up. Reservations required. Group sizes limited to 12. Call (630) 876-5900.

Snowshoe DuPage - Give snowshoeing a try as you step into a pair of snowshoes and hit the trail with a ranger. Equipment provided. 10 a.m. to noon at Wood Dale Grove Forest Preserve in Addison. Ages 5 and up; under 18 with an adult. Reservations begin Jan.14. Call (630) 933-7248.

Ice Harvesting - Learn the importance of ice before refrigeration. See an exhibit featuring ice-cutting tools, and peek into the icehouse to see how blocks were stored. Weather permitting, help cut and transport ice from the lake. 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. at Kline Creek Farm in Winfield. Call (630) 876-5900.

Long Johns and Petticoats - See the undergarments a farm family wore in the 1890s, and learn their uses. Tours begin on the hour from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Kline Creek Farm in Winfield. Call (630) 876-5900.

Taffy-Pull Party - Bring your group, and help make taffy from start to finish. Then, tour the farmhouse by the glow of oil-burning lamps. 3:45 p.m. at Kline Creek Farm in Winfield. Ages 7 and up. Reservations required. Group sizes limited to 12. Call (630) 876-5900.

Lambing - See the season’s new lambs — some as they’re being born — and learn the role livestock played on an 1890s farm. 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Kline Creek Farm in Winfield. Call (630) 876-5900.

Long Johns and Petticoats - See the undergarments a farm family wore in the 1890s, and learn their uses. Tours begin on the hour from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Kline Creek Farm in Winfield. Call (630) 876-5900.

Taffy-Pull Party - Bring your group, and help make taffy from start to finish. Then, tour the farmhouse by the glow of oil-burning lamps. 3:45 p.m. at Kline Creek Farm in Winfield. Ages 7 and up. Reservations required. Group sizes limited to 12. Call (630) 876-5900.

American Pie - Learn about the secrets of an 1890s pie safe and the history of this popular dessert, which was also great for breakfast or an afternoon snack. Then, see pie-making techniques, and take home recipes. 12:30, 1:30, 2:30 and 3:30 p.m. at Kline Creek Farm in Winfield. Call (630) 876-5900.

Ice Harvesting - Learn the importance of ice before refrigeration. See an exhibit featuring ice-cutting tools, and peek into the icehouse to see how blocks were stored. Weather permitting, help cut and transport ice from the lake. 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. at Kline Creek Farm in Winfield. Call (630) 876-5900.

Introduction to Pie Making - Participants will make crusts and fillings and then bake the pies in a wood-burning stove. 9 to 11 a.m. at Kline Creek Farm in Winfield. $15 per person. For reservations, call (630) 876-5900.

Lambing - See the season’s new lambs — some as they’re being born — and learn the role livestock played on an 1890s farm. 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Kline Creek Farm in Winfield. Call (630) 876-5900.

Long Johns and Petticoats - See the undergarments a farm family wore in the 1890s, and learn their uses. Tours begin on the hour from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Kline Creek Farm in Winfield. Call (630) 876-5900.

Tracking Wildlife: A Cub Scout Adventure - Scouts, learn how to identify the kinds of animals that live in certain habitats by observing the signs they leave behind. This program is designed for Wolf Cubs. 10 a.m. to noon at Willowbrook Wildlife Center in Glen Ellyn. $5 per Scout. Reservations begin Jan. 12. Call (630) 942-6200.

Winter Dog Walk - Cure canine cabin fever, and meet fellow owners and their four-legged friends while experiencing the sights, sounds and scents of winter. 10:30 a.m. to noon at Fullersburg Woods Nature Education Center in Oak Brook. Reservations begin Jan. 12. Call (630) 850-8110.

American Pie - Learn about the secrets of an 1890s pie safe and the history of this popular dessert, which was also great for breakfast or an afternoon snack. Then, see pie-making techniques, and take home recipes. 12:30, 1:30, 2:30 and 3:30 p.m. at Kline Creek Farm in Winfield. Call (630) 876-5900.

Horse-Drawn Sleigh Rides - Experience the thrill of a 15-minute ride through the woodlands and open fields of a snow-covered preserve in a horse-drawn sleigh. (Wagons are used if there is less than 6 inches of snow.) First come, first served. Noon to 3 p.m. at Danada Equestrian Center in Wheaton. $5 per adult, $2 per child age 5 to 12, children under 5 free. Reservations required for groups of 10 or more. Call (630) 668-6012.

Ice Harvesting - Learn the importance of ice before refrigeration. See an exhibit featuring ice-cutting tools, and peek into the icehouse to see how blocks were stored. Weather permitting, help cut and transport ice from the lake. 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. at Kline Creek Farm in Winfield. Call (630) 876-5900.

Lambing - See the season’s new lambs — some as they’re being born — and learn the role livestock played on an 1890s farm. 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Kline Creek Farm in Winfield. Call (630) 876-5900.

Long Johns and Petticoats - See the undergarments a farm family wore in the 1890s, and learn their uses. Tours begin on the hour from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Kline Creek Farm in Winfield. Call (630) 876-5900.

Nature Workday - Help restore a natural area by removing nonnative vegetation or planting seed. 9 a.m. to noon at Springbrook Prairie Forest Preserve in Naperville. An adult must accompany children under 14. Groups of 5 or more must make reservations two weeks prior to the event. Call (630) 933-7681 for waiver requirements

Restoration Workday - Enjoy the outdoors while helping to restore the unique characteristics of one of DuPage County’s most diverse prairies by clearing invasive plants or planting seed. 9 a.m. to noon at West Chicago Prairie Forest Preserve in West Chicago. An adult must accompany children under 14. Groups of 5 or more must make reservations two weeks prior to the event. Call (630) 961-2041.

Winter Layering and Safety - Learn how to keep the whole family — even Spot — warm and safe from head to toe while enjoying the outdoors. 1 to 3 p.m. at the Youth-Group Cabin at Herrick Lake Forest Preserve in Wheaton. Ages 5 and up; under 18 with an adult. Reservations begin Jan. 14. Call (630) 933-7248.

Lambing - See the season’s new lambs — some as they’re being born — and learn the role livestock played on an 1890s farm. 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Kline Creek Farm in Winfield. Call (630) 876-5900.

Long Johns and Petticoats - See the undergarments a farm family wore in the 1890s, and learn their uses. Tours begin on the hour from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Kline Creek Farm in Winfield. Call (630) 876-5900.

Taffy-Pull Party - Bring your group, and help make taffy from start to finish. Then, tour the farmhouse by the glow of oil-burning lamps. 3:45 p.m. at Kline Creek Farm in Winfield. Ages 7 and up. Reservations required. Group sizes limited to 12. Call (630) 876-5900.

Ice Harvesting - Learn the importance of ice before refrigeration. See an exhibit featuring ice-cutting tools, and peek into the icehouse to see how blocks were stored. Weather permitting, help cut and transport ice from the lake. 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. at Kline Creek Farm in Winfield. Call (630) 876-5900.

Lambing - See the season’s new lambs — some as they’re being born — and learn the role livestock played on an 1890s farm. 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Kline Creek Farm in Winfield. Call (630) 876-5900.