(Gr. K-5th): Nature Hike and DIY Water Bottles at the Hickory Creek Nature Preserve

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Program Description

Event Details

Join our Children's Librarians as we embark on a nature hike through the enchanting wilderness of our local forest preserve. We will listen and look for the animals and plants that make up one of our local ecosystems. Before we start our short hike, participants can decorate their very own water bottle with some fun nature themed stickers.

Meet us offsite for our Nature Hike in the Woods at Hickory Creek Forest Preserve on LaPorte Road. We will meet at the Pavilion at the end of the access road. 

Registration is required and a waiver must be signed in order to participate. A parent or guardian is asked to go on the walk with us to ensure the groups safety. All waivers must be returned by Tuesday, September 24th. Pick up a waiver at the Library or download it out from the link on the Event Calendar. You can turn in your child's signed waiver at the Main Customer Service Desk.

Disclaimer(s)

Attendance Policy for Children's Programs

We highly recommend registering with an email address. This is the only way you will get a confirmation email, be able to cancel and receive any updates, including cancellation of the program. Please arrive on time for the program. If you are unable to attend the program, please cancel at least 2 hours before the program begins, by emailing youthservices@mokena.lib.il.us or calling the Mokena Library at 708-479-9663 and canceling with a librarian. You can also cancel through your confirmation email. After 3 times of being marked absent without cancellation notice, we will be moving future registrations to the waitlist for two weeks. This is to accommodate as many patrons as possible due to limited space and popularity of our programs.

Registration Required for Children's Programs (K-5th)

Registration is required.

Limit: 30 children 

Grades: K - 5th grade

Please register each child's name only.

If you have any questions or concerns, please contact the Mokena Library at 708-479-9663, or email our Youth Services Librarians at youthservices@mokena.lib.il.us.

Snacks Provided during Children's Programs

We will provide each child with a snack and drink during this fun after school program. If your child has any food allergies, please provide that information into the text box while registering for the program. We want to accommodate everyone and will have a healthy alternative snack for them. 

Waiver Required

This program will require a signed waiver to participate. 

Please print out or visit the library to pick one up.

Turn in completed waiver to the library prior to program start. 

Waivers can be found here.