Stay Active This Winter! Nature’s Preschool: Mammals in Winter Wednesday, January 3–Friday, January 5 9:30–11:30 a.m. Ages 3⼀挀–5 Lost Valley Visitor Center, Glacial Park, Ringwood Fee: R $15 / NR $19 Code: 8877 Send your little one to camp to learn about mammals in winter! This program includes outdoor activities and a craft. A healthy snack is provided but bring a water bottle and dress the kids in layers for indoor and outdoor activities. Children must be 3½ years by the start of the program and must be toilet-trained. This is a drop-o昀昀 program. Winter Break Day Camp Wednesday, January 3–Friday, January 5 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Ages 8-11 Prairieview Education Center, Crystal Lake Fee: R $60 / NR $75 Code: 8883 Join us for three days of exploring Prairieview in winter. We will hike, play games, and (hopefully) spend time in the snow. If you are a fan of the Conservation District’s Spring Break Camps and Summer Camps, you don’t want to miss Winter Discovery Days Ages 2–6 with an adult Break Camp! Enjoy a morning of fun, educational activities focused on our special theme This is a drop-o昀昀 program just for kids. of the day. Games, lessons and other hands-on experiences help participants explore our conservation areas. Dress for the weather. Fee: R $3 / NR $6 (Fee for child only) Educational Loan Materials Pinecone Pizzazz Friday, December 8, 10-11 a.m. Code: 8896 Available At: Marengo Ridge Conservation Area, Marengo Lost Valley Visitor Center, Glacial Park, Ringwood Prairieview Education Center, Crystal Lake Animals in Winter Friday, January 19, 10-11 a.m. Code: 8863 Discover a variety of free materials you can Lost Valley Visitor Center, Glacial Park, Ringwood borrow for use o昀昀 site or while you visit! Animal Tracks Tuesday, February 20, 10-11 a.m. Code: 8891 Take-Along Packs Boone Creek Conservation Area, Bull Valley May Include: Field guides, equipment, hands-on activities, GPS units and scavenger hunts Lost Valley Nature Detectives: Themed Trunks Self-Guided Explorations at Glacial Park May Include: Books, games, Stop by the Lost Valley Visitor Center to learn about a new topic puzzles, activities, posters, each month with various crafts and activities! DVDs and hands-on items December — Deer Learn about our local white-tailed deer and make a Water Quality Kits craft. Then, lace up your boots, check out an explorer backpack and themed May Include: Reference scavenger hunt, and hit the trail in search of signs of deer! materials, curriculum guides, January — Tracks & Scat Learn the tracks of common local animals, plus the water quality monitoring stinky signs they leave behind - their scat! Make your own mini tracking guide manuals, test kits and to take on the trails or use in your own backyard. equipment for biological February — Animal Sweethearts Did you know that several local animal monitoring species mate for life, take special care in raising their young, and are great examples of the meaning of love? Learn about our most unique “love birds” Learn More: MCCD.me/LoanMaterial and get inspired to create your own Valentine craft. 14 Landscapes | Winter 2023-24 Register online at MCCDistrict.org.