Winter Chilly Fest - Skokie Park District

Adult ClassesScout Leader S.O.S.Be an effective and creative scout leader this year. Strengthen yourleadership skills and discover outdoor experiences for scouts in yourcommunity and at Emily Oaks Nature Center. Participants will receiveready-to-use resources and ideas for completing badge requirements atall levels of scouting. Create valuable connections with other local scoutleaders. Please wear comfortable clothing, and be prepared to spend sometime outdoors.Age: 18 + Location: Emily Oaks Nature CenterCode Days Dates Time R N445351-01 Tu 1/24 7-8P $7 $10Snowshoe ClinicREI, an outdoor equipment and clothing retailer, continues its outdoorrecreation series at Emily Oaks Nature Center with this free clinic.Learn which style of snowshoe is right for you. Snow conditionspermitting, you can even try out a pair of snowshoes on the nature centertrails. REI is a consumer cooperative that sells top outdoor brands as wellas its own line of award-winning gear and clothing for hiking, camping,climbing, cycling, paddling and winter sports. A portion of REI’sprofit is set aside for support of conservation, outdoor recreation andenvironmental stewardship causes. Emily Oaks is the proud recipient of arecent REI corporate grant.Age: 16 + Location: Emily Oaks Nature CenterCode Days Dates Time Fee441251-01 W 1/25 7-8:30P FreeGrowing Culinary HerbsGrow your own fresh, organic herbs on a windowsill, balcony, or in thegarden. Pot up culinary herb plants during class and get a jump on thegrowing season. No prior gardening experience required. Participantswill receive four potted herbs to take home.Age: 16 + Location: Emily Oaks Nature CenterCode Days Dates Time R N442460-01 W 3/7 7-8:30P $20 $25Composting with WormsPut those red wigglers to work on recycling your food waste and breakingdown everything from apple cores to banana peels. We’ll check out theNature Center’s worm bin to see how worm composting keeps food scrapsout of the landfill and results in a nutrient-rich, organic soil amendment.You’ll also view materials on vermicomposting, receive handouts and tipson keeping your worms healthy, and make your own worm bin to takehome. Educational materials are provided by the Illinois Bureau of Energyand Recycling. Fee includes bin and starter worms.Age: 16 + Location: Emily Oaks Nature CenterCode Days Dates Time R N442352-01 M 3/12 7-9P $29 $36Green Your PetExplore environmentally preferable ways to care for some importantmembers of your family, your pets! Topics include waste solutions,bedding, hygiene, toys, food and treats. Our tips will positively impactyour relationship with your dog, cat or other small, furry pet and willhelp both of you reduce your impact on the planet. Participants will beprovided with a resource packet and some sample products.Age: 16 + Location: Emily Oaks Nature CenterCode Days Dates Time R N443758-01 W 2/29 7-8:30P $14 $18Native Plant PropagationNative trees, shrubs and wildflowers can easily be started from seeds,division or cuttings. Get your hands dirty this winter in the Emily Oaksgreenhouse, and learn how to enhance your garden or landscape thenatural way by growing plants that are native to our area. Propagatingindigenous plants will enable you to attract birds, butterflies and otherbeneficial insects, while also reducing water and chemical use.Age: 18 + Location: Emily Oaks Nature CenterCode Days Dates Time R N442459-01 W 3/21 7:30-9P $14 $18Sundown Snowshoe & CampfireJoin us for a winter walk during sunset at Emily Oaks! After a shortintroduction to snowshoeing, we’ll explore the trails as the sun goesdown. Our adventure will end around a campfire where we’ll enjoys’mores and hot chocolate. Snowshoes will be provided. Please wear goodwinter boots and dress for the weather.Age: 16 + Location: Emily Oaks Nature CenterCode Days Dates Time R N441252-01 Sa 1/21 4-5:30P $10 $12Mittens from a SweaterLearn how to repurpose worn-out sweaters into warm mittens! Reusingan old sweater, you’ll make one set of mittens during this class andreceive information on making a matching hat. Some hand-sewingexperience is helpful but not required. Please bring an old sweater.Age: 16 + Location: Emily Oaks Nature CenterCode Days Dates Time R N444752-01 Tu 1/31 7-8:30P $10 $1322| Skokie Park District