Families can sign up for Nature Tales and Trails this spring


Anita Purves Nature Center is offering Nature Tales and Trails this spring for families. The program is recommend for adults with children between ages 2 - 6.

Enjoy a story about nature, then hike Busey Woods on a guided nature walk. Each time, nature center staff investigates a current event in nature, then brings the event to life outdoors. 

The program runs every Friday from March 28 - May 2, from 10 - 11:30 a.m. Registration is preferred, but families can arrive at the nature center at 9:45 a.m., on the day of the program and sign up. Each Nature Tales and Trails costs $5 per family.

Call (217) 384-4062 for more information or to sign up. Families can also sign up at the links below.

Families with youngsters are welcome to investigate nature with the Urbana Park District this spring!

Connecting You to Nature Hike

Join staff from the Anita Purves Nature Center on a walk through district natural areas. Explore the plants, animals, and unique natural history of these sites. No registration required.

252.911
M
TU
W
TH
F
SA
SU
Open
Anita Purves Nature Center
Age: +
Fees
5:30 pm: 1h

Connecting You to Nature Hike: Busey Woods

Join staff from the Anita Purves Nature Center on a walk through district natural areas. Explore the plants, animals, and unique natural history of these sites. No registration required.


For Busey Woods date, meet outside Anita Purves Nature Center.

252.913
M
TU
W
TH
F
SA
SU
Open
Anita Purves Nature Center
Age: +
Fees
5:30 pm: 1h

Connecting You to Nature Hike: Meadowbrook Park

Join staff from the Anita Purves Nature Center on a walk through district natural areas. Explore the plants, animals, and unique natural history of these sites. No registration required.


For Meadowbrook Park date, enter at the Race Street entrance and meet near the Pavilion across from the Organic Gardens.

252.914
M
TU
W
TH
F
SA
SU
Open
Anita Purves Nature Center
Age: +
Fees
5:30 pm: 1h

Connecting You to Nature Hike: Perkins Road Wet Prairie

Join staff from the Anita Purves Nature Center on a walk through district natural areas. Explore the plants, animals, and unique natural history of these sites. No registration required.


For Perkins Road Prairie date, meet at Urbana Dog Park parking lot.

252.915
M
TU
W
TH
F
SA
SU
Open
Anita Purves Nature Center
Age: +
Fees
5:30 pm: 1h