# Little Saplings: Hibernators!

> Event for families in the Chicago–Naperville–Elgin area (IL / IN). Times are Central Time.

- When: Thu, Jan 21 · 9:30 AM – 10:30 AM
- Where: Creek Bend Nature Center (LeRoy Oakes Forest Preserve), 37W700 Dean St., St. Charles, IL 60175
- Ages: Geared for 3–5 year olds; parent or caregiver must accompany
- Price: $5/child; advance registration required
- Organizer: Forest Preserve District of Kane County
- Official page: https://kaneforest.activityreg.com/selectactivity_t2.wcs
- Last checked: Tue, Oct 27

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## About

The January session of Little Saplings, the monthly preschool nature program at Creek Bend Nature Center, takes 'Hibernators!' as its theme. Little Saplings is geared to three- to five-year-olds with a parent or caregiver, and each session explores the theme of the month through a mix of stories, nature hikes, songs, games and crafts, making it a gentle first nature-science class and a reason to get outside with a preschooler in deep winter. A caregiver must stay with the child throughout the hour. Registration is required in advance and costs $5 per child. Bring warm outdoor clothes in case the group heads outside into LeRoy Oakes Forest Preserve, and plan to stay afterward to explore the nature center's interactive exhibits.

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