# Twigs to Trees: Science of Snow & Ice

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

- When: Tue, Jan 19 · 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM
- Where: Creek Bend Nature Center (LeRoy Oakes Forest Preserve), 37W700 Dean St., St. Charles, IL 60175
- Ages: Kindergarten–2nd grade (drop-off)
- 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

In January the Kane County Forest Preserve District's Twigs to Trees club for kindergarten through second-grade students takes 'Science of Snow & Ice' as its theme. Like every session of the series, the hour at Creek Bend Nature Center investigates a seasonal nature theme by exploring the woods of LeRoy Oakes Forest Preserve through nature-based play, so expect time outside in winter conditions as well as hands-on discovery. It suits curious early-elementary children who enjoy science and being outdoors, and fills a weekday after-school hour. This is a drop-off program: parents and caregivers do not stay with their children. Dress children to play outside in the cold, with boots, hats and gloves. Advance registration is required and the fee is $5 per child; questions go to Creek Bend Nature Center at 630-444-3190.

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