For more information on the many programs and places of the Forest Preserve District of DuPage County, call 630-933-7200, or visit dupageforest.org.
Monday, Feb. 6
Courting in the 1890s House Tours — Hear excerpts from love letters written in the late 19th century, and learn about the role that a home’s parlor played in courtship. Tours begin on the hour 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. at Kline Creek Farm, 1N600 County Farm Road in West Chicago. All ages. Free. Registration not required. Call 630-876-5900.
Wednesday, Feb. 8
“Nature Calls: Answer and Volunteer!” Q-and-A Session — Get details about the Forest Preserve District’s volunteer programs. Ask questions, and decide which option fits your interests and schedule. 6:30 – 7:30 p.m. at the headquarters building at Danada Forest Preserve, 3S580 Naperville Road in Wheaton. For information, call 630-933-7681.
Thursday, Feb. 9
Courting in the 1890s House Tours — Hear excerpts from love letters written in the late 19th century, and learn about the role that a home’s parlor played in courtship. Tours begin on the hour 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. at Kline Creek Farm, 1N600 County Farm Road in West Chicago. All ages. Free. Registration not required. Call 630-876-5900.
WDCB Jazz Salon at Mayslake — Enjoy an evening of high-quality jazz featuring Claudia Hommel and Bobby Schiff brought to you by Mayslake Peabody Estate, WDCB Public Radio and the PianoForte Foundation. 7:30 – 9 p.m. at Mayslake Peabody Estate, 1717 W. 31st St. in Oak Brook. Adults only. $25 premium seating; $20 general admission; and $18 for seniors over 65, students and groups of six or more. For tickets, call 630-206-9566.
Friday, Feb. 10
Courting in the 1890s House Tours — Hear excerpts from love letters written in the late 19th century, and learn about the role that a home’s parlor played in courtship. Tours begin on the hour 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. at Kline Creek Farm, 1N600 County Farm Road in West Chicago. All ages. Free. Registration not required. Call 630-876-5900.
Saturday, Feb. 11
Blacksmithing Demonstrations — Stop by the wagon shed to see the blacksmith repair equipment and demonstrate the tools and techniques of the trade. Demonstrations ongoing. 1:30 – 3:30 p.m. at Kline Creek Farm, 1N600 County Farm Road in West Chicago. All ages. Free. Registration not required. Call 630-876-5900.
Courting in the 1890s House Tours — Hear excerpts from love letters written in the late 19th century, and learn about the role that a home’s parlor played in courtship. Tours begin on the hour 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. at Kline Creek Farm, 1N600 County Farm Road in West Chicago. All ages. Free. Registration not required. Call 630-876-5900.
Hard-Water Classic Ice Fishing Tournament — Take part in a competitive ice fishing tournament on Blackwell’s Silver Lake. Awards ceremony and raffle will follow fishing. Anglers must bring their own bait and gear. Noon – 3:30 p.m. at Blackwell Forest Preserve in Warrenville on Butterfield Road one mile east of Route 59. All ages. $15 per person at signmeup.com/79739; $20 per person on tournament day. Call 630-876-5931.
Romantic Night Hike — Enjoy a lantern-lit self-guided walk through the woods with your sweetheart; then, warm up with hot cocoa around a cozy fire. 7 – 9 p.m. at Fullersburg Woods Forest Preserve, 3609 Spring Road in Oak Brook. Adults only. $10 per couple. To register, call 630-850-8110.
Taffy-Pulling Party — Tour an 1890s farmhouse, and learn how kids lived more than a century ago. Then, make taffy from molasses to take home during this one-hour program. Sessions at 9:30 a.m., 10:45 a.m., 1:15 p.m. and 2:30 p.m. at Kline Creek Farm, 1N600 County Farm Road in West Chicago. Ages 6 and up; under 18 with an adult. $6 per person. To register, call 630-876-5900.
Volunteer Restoration Workday — Help restore a natural area by removing nonnative vegetation or planting seed. 9 a.m. – noon at Fullersburg Woods Forest Preserve, 3609 Spring Road in Oak Brook. All ages; under 14 with an adult. Free. To register, call 630-933-7681 at least five business days in advance. Groups or five or more must call 10 business days in advance.
Sunday, Feb. 12
Archery for Beginners — Discover the basic techniques of this classic sport, and learn about equipment and rules in an indoor setting. Equipment provided. 1 – 3 p.m. at Herrick Lake Forest Preserve in Wheaton on Butterfield Road two miles west of Naperville Road. Ages 7 and up; under 18 with an adult. Free. Registration begins Jan. 30. Call 630-933-7248.
Courting in the 1890s House Tours — Hear excerpts from love letters written in the late 19th century, and learn about the role that a home’s parlor played in courtship. Tours begin on the hour 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. at Kline Creek Farm, 1N600 County Farm Road in West Chicago. All ages. Free. Registration not required. Call 630-876-5900.
Horse-Drawn Sleigh Rides — Take a 15-minute ride through the prairies and woodlands of Danada Forest Preserve, and learn about the features of this historic preserve. Noon – 3 p.m. at Danada Equestrian Center, 3S507 Naperville Road in Wheaton. $5 per person ages 13 and up; $2 ages 5 – 12; under 5 free. Rides available on a first-come, first-served basis. Wagons will be used if there is less than 4 inches of snow. Groups of 15 or more are encouraged to reserve private rides. Call 630-668-6012.
Meet the Beekeepers — Learn about the important role that bees serve in our food supply, and see how beekeeping equipment is used. Beekeepers will be on hand to talk about caring for bees. Demonstrations ongoing. 1:30 – 3:30 p.m. at Kline Creek Farm, 1N600 County Farm Road in West Chicago. All ages. Free. Registration not required. Call 630-876-5900.
Wild Dogs of DuPage — Learn the natural history of wild dogs, including the foxes and coyotes that make DuPage County home. 2 – 3:30 p.m. at Willowbrook Wildlife Center, 525 S. Park Blvd. in Glen Ellyn. Ages 10 and up; under 16 with an adult. Free. Registration begins Jan. 29. Call 630-942-6200.
