FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
July 19, 2012

Contact: Bonnie Olszewski, Office of Public Affairs, 630-871-6402

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, July 30
Children’s Farm Chores — Kids, learn firsthand how 1890s children helped around the house and farm. On Mondays, help with mom’s chores; on Thursdays, dad’s. 1:30, 2:30 and 3:30 p.m. at Kline Creek Farm, 1N600 County Farm Road in West Chicago. Free. Registration not required. Call 630-876-5900.

Children’s Story Hour — Spread a blanket on the ground, and enjoy an hour of popular children’s stories from the 1890s. 10 – 11 a.m. at Kline Creek Farm, 1N600 County Farm Road in West Chicago. Free. Registration not required. Call 630-876-5900.

Tuesday, July 31
Exploring Watercolors — During this six-part class for intermediate and advanced painters, explore and enhance your artistic style while enjoying watercolor painting in a beautiful and relaxed setting. Class meets 10 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. on Tuesdays July 31 – Sept. 11 (except Sept. 4) at Mayslake Peabody Estate, 1717 W. 31st St. in Oak Brook. Adults only. $125 per person. To register, call 630-206-9566.

Paddle With a Ranger — Bring your own kayak or canoe, and join a ranger for a paddle. 10 a.m. – noon at the Graue Mill area at Fullersburg Woods Forest Preserve, 3800 York Road in Oak Brook. Ages 12 and up; under 18 with an adult. Free. To register, call 630-933-7248.

Wednesday, Aug. 1
Covered-Wagon Tours — Enjoy a 30-minute guided wagon ride, and learn about the natural and cultural history of St. James Farm along the way. 11:30 a.m. – 1 p.m. at St. James Farm Forest Preserve in Warrenville at Madison Street and Hoy Avenue. All ages. $5 per person ages 13 – 54; $4 ages 55 and up; $2 ages 5 – 12; under 5 free. Registration not required. Call 630-933-7248.

Ride the Trails — Tour several forest preserves during this 15- to 20-mile ranger-led bike ride along the Salt Creek Greenway Trail. 9 a.m. – noon at Salt Creek Park in Wood Dale on Elizabeth Drive one-quarter mile east of Addison Road. Ages 12 and up; under 18 with an adult. Free. Registration begins July 18. Call 630-933-7248.

Thursday, Aug. 2
Children’s Farm Chores — Kids, learn firsthand how 1890s children helped around the house and farm. On Mondays, help with mom’s chores; on Thursdays, dad’s. 1:30, 2:30 and 3:30 p.m. at Kline Creek Farm, 1N600 County Farm Road in West Chicago. Free. Registration not required. Call 630-876-5900.

Keeping Cool House Tours — From iceboxes to swimsuits to frozen watermelon on the front porch, discover the ways farmers beat the heat without electricity. 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.

Friday, Aug. 3
Keeping Cool House Tours — From iceboxes to swimsuits to frozen watermelon on the front porch, discover the ways farmers beat the heat without electricity. 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, Aug. 4
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.

Covered-Wagon Tours — Enjoy a 30-minute guided wagon ride, and learn about the natural and cultural history of St. James Farm along the way. 11 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. at St. James Farm Forest Preserve in Warrenville at Madison Street and Hoy Avenue. All ages. $5 per person ages 13 – 54; $4 ages 55 and up; $2 ages 5 – 12; under 5 free. Registration not required. Call 630-933-7248.

Keeping Cool House Tours — From iceboxes to swimsuits to frozen watermelon on the front porch, discover the ways farmers beat the heat without electricity. 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.

Sunday, Aug. 5
Covered-Wagon Tours — Enjoy a 30-minute guided wagon ride, and learn about the natural and cultural history of St. James Farm along the way. 11 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. at St. James Farm Forest Preserve in Warrenville at Madison Street and Hoy Avenue. All ages. $5 per person ages 13 – 54; $4 ages 55 and up; $2 ages 5 – 12; under 5 free. Registration not required. Call 630-933-7248.

Keeping Cool House Tours — From iceboxes to swimsuits to frozen watermelon on the front porch, discover the ways farmers beat the heat without electricity. 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.

Meet the Beekeepers — Learn about beekeeping equipment and the important role that bees serve in our food supply. Ask the beekeepers your questions about honey and 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.

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Forest Preserve District of DuPage County
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