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Nature Adult Programs Become a Naturalist Today! Ages 18+ Geology • Climate • Ecology • Prairie • Woodlands • Wetlands • Aquatic Systems Want to learn about Kane County’s fastest-growing nature-education program for adults? Attend one of these free informational sessions to find out and pick up an application. FREE! Thursday, December 1 at 7:00 pm - Hickory Knolls Discovery Center Saturday, December 3 at 10:00 am - Creek Bend Nature Center Classes begin in January 2017 • $250/person The Mission of the Kane County Naturalist Corps is to promote awareness and citizen stewardship of Kane County and Illinois natural resources through science-based education and community service. The Kane County Naturalist Program is a cooperative program of the Forest Preserve District of Kane County, St. Charles Park District and Geneva Park District. For more information, call Trish Burns at (630) 262-8244. Star Gazing Party FREE! All Ages Join the Fox Valley Astronomical Society for a short discussion in the Orientation Barn, then head outside to discover the stars, sky, and planets! Please note: in the event of inclement weather or heavy cloud cover, the star gazing will be cancelled, but lecture will be held. There are no star parties in January or February. All viewing is outdoors, so please dress appropriately. Begins at 7:30 pm (Lecture) and 8:00 pm (Observing) (TB/KB) Sa 12/10 Sa 3/4 Sa 4/1 Resident Registration Day December 6 37