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Youth can connect with nature at DuPage Forest Preserve summer camps In "Insect Investigators," STEM Camp participants will search for insects and find out what makes them tick at two camps: June 28 to July 2 camp at Waterfall Glen in Darien, or Aug. 9-13 at Fullersburg Woods in Oak Brook. Courtesy of Forest Preserve District of DuPage County Youth entering fifth or sixth grade can sign up for archery camp from July 12-16 at Camp Blackwell in Warrenville. Participants will learn safety lessons, practice their technique and compete in some friendly competiton. Courtesy of For...

Posted2/10/2021 7:26 PM To commemorate Women's History Month, Naper Settlement invites the community to stop by the extended "Women: Waves of Change" exhibit which explores the stories of women, past and present, who were and are foundational in the formation and development of Naperville and beyond. Naper and Heritage Galleries, located on the main level of the Pre-Emption House Visitor Center, are now reopened to the public.   The exhibit, which debuted in August, commemorates the 100th anniversary of Women's Suffrage, with a focus on local history, and with an eye toward framing it within...

Over 40 ice sculptures featured at Ice Fest in Downers Grove Feb. 13-14   Enjoy live ice carving demonstrations on Saturday and Sunday, Feb. 13-14, at the annual Ice Fest Downtown Downers Grove. John Starks | Staff Photographer, 2019 Courtesy of Downtown Downers GroveMore than 40 ice sculptures will line the streets of the annual Ice Fest Downtown Downers Grove this weekend.   Updated 2/11/2021 2:29 PM The annual Ice Fest Downtown Downers Grove will be held Saturday and Sunday, Feb. 13-14. This year, the Ice Fest will look a little different but it will still be a weekend of...

Naperville Park District's 95th Street Community Plaza receives state award Naperville Park District's 95th Street Community Plaza, which opened last summer, features a storybook-themed playground with custom-designed play pieces of popular stories in children's literature. Courtesy of Naperville Park District   Updated 1/28/2021 5:58 PM On Jan. 28, the Illinois Park and Recreation Association announced at its annual conference that Naperville Park District's 95th Street Community Plaza won the Outstanding Park Award for Division II, which includes Illinois park districts with ...

DuPage, Kane and Kendall County youth can explore interests with 4-H virtual clubs and events   In February and March, the University of Illinois Extension-DuPage, Kane and Kendall is offering a variety of short-term clubs and one-time special learning events. Youth, age 8 to 18, can learn about dog care, skill training, fun tricks, and more in a six-week "Dog Training Spin Club." Joe Lewnard | Staff Photographer, 2016   Posted1/28/2021 9:50 PM DuPage, Kane and Kendall County youth can discover the arts and sciences with 4-H interactive virtual meetings and hands-on activities...