We wandered to the Geneva History Museum this week to experience the new Viking's Voyage exhibit highlighting the ship Viking. Viking was originally part of the 1893 World's Columbian Exposition in Chicago and now calls Geneva home. However, we quickly learned that the museum's main exhibit focusing on Geneva history engages the spirit of discovery. We enjoyed exploring the two galleries and learning about Geneva.
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St. Patrick's Day Weekend is here! There is plenty of fun for St. Paddy's and more -- here are my picks:
Hiking at Oakhurst Forest Preserve in Aurora invited us to an adventure with beautiful lake views with plenty of wildlife even in winter. Visiting on a spectacular late winter day, we enjoyed the preserve with quite a few others desiring to get out and soak up the weather. The 394-acre Oakhurst Forest Preserve unfolds many nature adventures throughout the year.
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Family Fun in the Chicago Suburbs March 11-12, 2023
Between maple tapping and St. Patrick's Day, there is plenty of fun to be had this weekend in the Chicago suburbs! Here are my picks:
Spectacular weather recently enticed us to explore the many rolling trails of Glacial Park Conservation Area in Ringwood, Illinois. We quickly became enamored by the glacial sculpting of this amazing McHenry County preserve and are already anticipating return visits. Visit Glacial Park Conservation Area with us:
Spring is in the air which means it is time to think about Native Plant Sales! I have put together a list of many of the upcoming Native Plant Sales in the Chicago suburbs. I will add more as information becomes available. Ordering has started in some cases, so check it out. Purchasing natives for your yard not only helps support the environment but also supports some great local organizations as well.
Family Fun in the Chicago Suburbs March 4-5, 2023
The weekend is almost here and maple sugaring events have started! Here are my picks for weekend fun:
The Chicago area is blessed with intriguing greenspaces threaded throughout. I have visited nearly a hundred of them during my years here and each is quite unique. Skokie's Emily Oaks Nature Center represents one of these beautiful nature oases featuring hiking trails, a pond, a playground, and a nature center. On a cold winter day, we needed a little nature adventure and Emily Oaks Nature Center definitely fulfilled our desire for the day.