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Egg Hunt at Eggleston Park, March 30th 10am-3pm
Each year the Ecology Center hosts an Egg Hunt. This year the Egg Hunt will be located in Eggleston Park, 2217 Simpson St. We send family groups through the Arboretum to see if they can find all our eggs. At the end of the walking hunt you families receive a gift pack and a take home craft for all the little ones in your group. Please make sure to register at Parks & Recreation Program Guide and registration or call 847.448.8256.
Earth Day Celebration at Ingram Park, April 20th, 12pm-3pm
Join the Ecology Center for the annual Earth Day Celebration at Ingram Park, 2100 Ridge Ave. We will have materials available for a litter pick up, family drop in programs and representatives from local environmentally focused organizations. For more information call 847.448.8256.
Unplug Illinois Day & Evanston Nature Passport Adventure: July 13 -August 21, 2024
Join us on July 13th from 10am-4pm to receive your Evanston Nature Passport, as we kick off our 2nd annual Unplug IL Day celebrations! See Unplug Illinois Day Evanston for more information. Please see Parks & Recreation Program Guide and registration or call 847.448.8256.
Harvest Fest, September 28
Come celebrate the joys of the fall season at Eggleston Park during our fall Harvest Festival! Go on a tour of the Farmette, Bee Apiary, and Food Forest and partake in fall-themed games, a pumpkin patch, a scarecrow making contest, crafts, and more! Please see Parks & Recreation Program Guide and registration or call 847.448.8256.
Thank you Windy City Garden Center for your generous pumpkin donation!
Thank you to Whole Foods for the donation of apples!
Zombie Scramble, October 19
This October event is held on a 2-mile course starting in the Ladd Arboretum. The goal of the Zombie Scramble is for you and your team members to finish the race with all of your "lives" intact by outrunning and outwitting the 'Zombie:. Your "lives" are represented by flags hanging off of a flag football belt you will wear. Throughout the course, Zombies will be attempting to grab your flag as you attempt to avoid them. If you lose all of your flags you become "infected" and complete the race as an "infected" person. Rather not be chased by "zombie" but be a "zombie"? We are always looking for zombie volunteers. Please see Parks & Recreation Program Guide and registration or call 847.448.8256.
Bug A Boo, October
Our annual Halloween event highlights the creatures that call the North Shore Channel home. Learn fun facts and amazing adaptations of animals that live right here in Evanston. You’ll meet these characters (costumed volunteers) outside as you travel around the Ladd Arboretum. After your adventure, we’ll send you on your way with a fun craft to do at home. Please see Parks & Recreation Program Guide and registration or call 847.448.8256.