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Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum
Wonder is in Our Nature®
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FREE WITH ADMISSION DAILY PROGRAMMING
11:30am – Critter Connection | 12pm – Animal Feeding | 2pm – Butterfly Release
Storytime Adventure: Pond Walk
In Pond Walk by Nancy Elizabeth Wallace, Buddy is desperate to see a turtle. After reading the book, we will meet one of the Museum’s turtles and then head outside to have an adventure of our own. Just like Buddy and his mother, we will explore the pond looking for whirligig beetles, redwing blackbirds, and […]
$8 – $30
Casting on the Pier
Our team of skilled and friendly volunteers will be outside on the North Pond Casting Pier to teach both spin and fly casting to participants of all ages. As always, participation is on a first come, first serve basis and volunteers always do their best to accommodate everyone depending on demand. Please note, this program is weather permitting. This […]
Free
Hiking Tykes: Wetland Discovery
Turtles, ducks, frogs and more! Discover the animals that call North Pond home. After searching for animals along the pond's edge, we will use nets and magnifiers to get a good look at some of the animals living beneath the water. This program is for children ages 4-6 and a caregiver. Adult and child should […]
$8 – $30
Friday Yoga: Immersive Nature Flow
Join us for a rejuvenating yoga class to start the weekend in the immersive exhibit My Journey into the Wilds of Chicago: An Exhibit of Photography & Storytelling. Students will leave class feeling energized, balanced, and ready to take their practice off the mat and out into the world. BYO mat. Class takes place 4:15 - […]
$15 – $20
Butterfly Haven Yoga
Join us for a rejuvenating class in the Judy Istock Butterfly Haven. Students will leave class feeling energized, balanced, and ready to take their practice off the mat and out into the world. BYO mat. Class takes place 8:30 to 9:45am. Must be 18 or older to participate. Must register online in advance; no drop-ins. […]
$24 – $30
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Do you ever wonder how a butterfly gets its colors? Or how turtles hibernate? Do you wonder how birds know where to migrate each year? For over 165 years, the Chicago Academy of Sciences / Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum has served a unique role in the city of Chicago connecting people of all ages to nature and science through immersive exhibits, fun family events, important conservation research and in-depth education programs, inspiring the wonder in all of us.