Oct. 16, 11am-3pm
Family Day at Big Marsh Park (11559 S. Stony Island Ave. 60617)
150 people max (indoor activities capped at 30 – Registration required)
Program is designed for 6 years of age and older
Under 18 must be accompanied by an adult
Join the Chicago Park District and Friends of the Chicago River at Big Marsh Park for a day of fun and educational activities for all ages. As part of the Friends of the Chicago River Inside, Out & About initiative, come tour the new Ford Calumet Environmental Center, hike (or bike) the park trails and participate in hands-on science activities, cozy up in the reading nook or choose your own adventure. The day culminates in a special presentation on the history of the Chicago River.
Schedule of events:
11 – 11:45am Welcome & Self-guided Tour of the new Ford Calumet Environmental Center
11:30am – 12:30pm Little Beaver Story Time*
12noon – 1pm Self-guided Nature Exploration Hike (Wetlands, Birds, Insects, Eco-Recreation)
1 – 2pm Macroinvertebrate Study in the Science Lab
2 – 3pm History of the Chicago River Presentation* – two sessions starting at 2 and 2:30pm
*Registration Required (30 max)
Outdoor Activities throughout the day (No Registration Required)
Bike Rentals
Slack Line/nature based games
Binocular/ Guides loans
Bonfire (1 – 3pm)
