Seasonal Outdoor Family Adventures ~ SOFA
Contact:
Joanna Eden
Phone Number:
847-305-0676
E-Mail Address:
SAVE THE DATE: SOFA 2nd Annual Campout September 24-25th, 2010!
SOFA's Second Season is Approaching!
- When: Frequent Saturdays, May 1st through October 30th, 9:30-10:30am
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- Time may vary due to possible nature talks or activites at the nature centers.
- Weather: Check back here for cancellations due to rain, etc. Come dressed for the weather though!
- Who: EVERYONE is welcome, especially children! Feel free to invite friends, neighbors and relatives to join us! This is not limited to St. Peter's members!
- What: Join us for some sunshine, a little exercise and maybe some "Look at this!" moments from the children as they discover their world around them. Occasionally, we might have a park naturalist talk to the kids about the area and animals.
- Where: Different forest preserves, parks, nature centers around Cook, DuPage, Kane and Lake Coun.ties. At the bottom of this page is the itinerary you can print off at home.
- Where do I sign up: Kindly RSVP each week so we know how many to expect so we don't venture off without you! See below for a suggested list of what to bring.
- Contact Joanna Eden for more information and/or to let us know you'll be there to join us! The more the merrier!
Suggested List of What To Bring
- Good walking shoes
- Sunscreen
- Bug Spray
- Water
- First Aid supplies
- Hat
- Binoculars
- Snacks
- Camera
- Clothes appropriate for weather
- Umbrella
- Backpack
- Paper & pencil
- Magnifying glass
- Bug box
- Butterfly nets
- Field guides or ID cards
Related Websites to Check Out!
- Leave No Child Inside is a Chicago wilderness initiative that helps parents find creative ways to connect their children with nature and the outdoors, instead of in front of the TV.
- Children & Nature Network
- KIVA ~ Kids In the Valley Adventuring ~ A dad and his family founded his nature club in Roanoke one year ago. Over 170 families now participate!
- Nature Strollers ~ Two moms began their nature club in California with their kids.
- Chicago Wilderness Magazine also includes resources for year round activities right in your own backyard!
- NatureFind~ finding nature nearby where you'll find thousands of carefully selected Places and Events providing a great experience of nature!
| Date | Time | Park | Details | City, County |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 1 | 9:30-10:30 | St. Peter's Grove | Bonfire in Church Grove! Great Night! Thanks to all who attended!!! | Schaumburg, Cook |
| May 8 | 9:30-10:30 | Meacham Grove | Entrance/parking is off the west side of Circle Ave, 1/4 mile north of Lake Street | Bloomingdale, DuPage |
| May 15 | 9:30-10:30 | Danada Equine Center | Entrance/parking is on east side of Naperville Rd, 1 mi south of Butterfield Rd, 3/4 mi north of I-88 | Wheaton, DuPage |
| May 22 | 9:30-10:30 |
Tyler Creek FP |
Entrance is at the intersection of Rte 31 & Davis Rd, just south of I-90. | Elgin, Kane |
| May 29 | NO SOFA | MEMORIAL DAY WEEKEND | ||
| June 5 | 9:30-10:30 | Fort Sheridan | Entrance is on Sheridan Rd at Old Elm Rd and Simonds Way. Enter on Simonds Way, left on Leonard Wood Dr North, left on Gilgare Lane to parking area. | Highland Park, Lake |
| June 12 | 9:30-10:30 | Willowbrook Wildlife Center | Entrance/parking is off Park Blvd, south of Roosevelt Rd and north of Butterfield Rd. Paths are all woodchips. | Glen Ellyn, DuPage |
| June 19 | 9:30-10:30 | River Trail Nature Center | Entrance/parking is located off Milwaukee Ave, north of Euclid/W. Lake Ave and south of Willow Rd. Paths are woodchips. Bring Bugspray!!! | Northbrook, Cook |
| June 26/July 3 | NO SOFA | |||
| July 10 | TBD | LeRoy Oakes FP | Entrance off Dean St, .4 mile west of Randall Rd, Meet at the 3rd parking lot. | St. Charles, Kane |
| July 17 | 9:30-10:30 | Fullersburg Wood Nature Center | Entrance/parking located off Spring Rd, 1/2 mi south of 31st St and 1/2 mi north of York Rd. Don't miss this one!! | Oak Brook, DuPage |
| July 24. 31, Aug 7 | NO SOFA | |||
| August 14 | 9:30-10:30 | Ryerson Woods Nature Center | Entrance/parking is off Riverwoods Rd, 1.5 mi south of Half Day Rd and 2 mi of Deerfield Rd, just west of I-94 tollway. (Grass paths, not paved) | Deerfield, Lake |
| August 21 | 9:30-10:30 | Crabtree Nature Center | Entrance/parking off Palatine Rd, 3/4 mi west of Barrington Rd, 1/3 mi east of Algonquin Rd. Paths are all woodchips. | Barrington, Cook |
| Aug 28/Sept 4 | NO SOFA | |||
| September 11 | 9:30-10:30 | Tekawitha Nature Center | 35W076 Villa Marie Rd, St. Charles. Parking is straight in before the turning around the loop. | South Elgin, Kane |
| September 18 | 9:30-10:30 | Kline Creek Farm | Entrance/parking off Country Farm Rd, south of North Ave. | West Chicago, DuPage |
September 24-25 |
5pm - 10am |
SOFA St. Peter Campout! |
MORE INFORMATION COMING THIS SUMMER!!! |
Schaumburg, Cook |
| September 25 | TBD | St. Peter Lutheran Church | We'll be helping beautify the church grounds and parsonages. Please RSVP to this! | Schaumburg, Cook |
| October 2 | 9:30-10:30 | NO SOFA | ||
| October 9 | 9:30-10:30 | TBD | ||
| October 16 | 9:30-10:30 | Cuba Marsh/Citizens Park | Entrance/parking on south side of Cuba Rd, just west of Ela Rd. | Between Barrington & Lake Zurich, Lake |
| October 23 | 9:30-10:30 | Maple Grove | Entrance/Parking located on north side of Maple Ave, 2mi east of Belmont Rd & 1 mi west of Dunham Rd. | Downers Grove, DuPage |
| October 30 | 9:30-10:30 | Elk Park @ Busse Woods | Entrance/parking off Arlington Heights Rd, north of Higgins Rd about 1/8 mile. | Elk Grove Village, Cook |
Accepting New Members:
YES
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