Genoa WinterFest

The University of Illinois Extension and DeKalb County Forest Preserve offers this free event for families to get outside, have fun, and explore an enjoyable destination.

Master Naturalist Anne Shult will present in the River Room on how you can take part in observing and reporting nature.

Some activities include a nature wisdom hike to find clues and solve a puzzle, a digital scavenger hunt, crafts, face painting, and a fun, game show-like presentation of species survival strategies for winter. There is a campfire cooking and tasting at the end of the day.

Snacks and lunch will be available to purchase from Genoa Prairie Gems 4-H Club. Dress for the weather since there are outdoor activities.

For questions or reasonable accommodation to participate, please call Marian Termini, Program Coordinator, University of Illinois Extension at 815-784-2000 or email mariantt@illinois.edu.
 
Schedule of Events:

09:00 am: Bird Behaviors And Identification
10:00 am: Family Hike
11:00 am: Become A Citizen Scientist
10:00 am - 2:00 pm: Crafts And Face Painting

Volunteers Will Assist With Three Winter Crafts.
Choose A Nature Design To Have Painted On Face Or Hand.

- Nature Wisdom Trail
Take A Short Hike On The Paved Path And Find Pictures Attached To Sign Posts.
Fill In The Blanks On The Answer Sheet And Solve The Puzzle At The Bottom.

- Digital Scavenger Hunt
How Many Items From Our List Can You "Shoot" With Your Phone Or
Camera? Find Them Inside And Outside The Center

10:00 am: Snack And Lunch Service Begin
12:00 pm: Children's Story Time
01:00 pm: Winter Survival Game Show
02:00 pm: Campfire Cooking And Tasting