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Sign up for Forest School at Anita Purves Nature Center

Wednesday, October 9, 2024

Forest school offered on Wednesdays and Saturdays.

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Special Walkers Book Club this weekend highlights climate change

Thursday, October 3, 2024

Free book giveaway at Meadowbrook Park Saturday at 9 a.m.

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Celebrate America Recycles Day at Anita Purves Nature Center on November 2

Wednesday, October 2, 2024

The free event includes a glass blowing demonstration.

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Free Sunday Morning Bird Walks enter the final month

Tuesday, October 1, 2024

Bird walks at the Anita Purves Nature Center every Sunday from 7:30 - 9 a.m.

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Sign up for the family-friendly Nature Tales and Trails at Anita Purves Nature Center

Monday, September 30, 2024

It costs $5 per family.

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Everyone is invited to free Take a Child Outside Week activities beginning September 21

Thursday, September 12, 2024

Take a Child Outside Week runs September 21 - 28.

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Urbana Park District Board of Commissioners Approves Prairie and Weaver Park Master Plans for future recreation and natural areas needs

Monday, September 9, 2024

New plans approved after extensive public input.

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The FREE Central Illinois Bat Festival is coming up soon at Urbana Park District!

Friday, September 6, 2024

The Bat Festival is September 28, at Anita Purves Nature Center and Crystal Lake Park.

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Teens! Join the FRESH crew and make an impact in your community!

Friday, September 6, 2024

The FRESH crew meets the first Saturday of the month.

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Free Sunday Morning Bird Walks are underway

Thursday, September 5, 2024

Sunday Morning Bird Walks run through October 27.

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Check out the Fall art show at Anita Purves Nature Center.

Monday, September 2, 2024

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Mark your calendars now for the FREE Central Illinois Bat Festival September 28!

Saturday, August 24, 2024

Events at the Anita Purves Nature Center and Crystal Lake Park. All free and everyone is invited.

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Free Sunday Morning Bird Walks for the Fall Begin September 1

Monday, August 12, 2024

Bird walks every Sunday through October 27.

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Fall 2024 Registration is Open!

Wednesday, August 7, 2024

Registration is open online and by phone.

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The Fall Program Guide is online!

Thursday, July 25, 2024

The September - December 2024 program guide is online. Registration begins August 7.

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Check out the Anita Purves Nature Center Raccoon Trail Cam!

Thursday, June 27, 2024

Our nature cameras caught some nocturnal fun at the nature center.

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People in grades 6 - 12 can volunteer to give back to their community this summer!

Sunday, June 2, 2024

FRESH Crew Volunteer Stewardship Days are for teens only.

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Give Urbana Park District your opinion about natural areas

Wednesday, May 22, 2024

Fill out the online survey from now through June 6.

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Final chances to participate in the free Sunday Morning Bird Walks

Friday, May 17, 2024

Last bird walk is May 26.

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Special FREE pollinator event May 18 educates and helps ease fears for those afraid of bees

Friday, May 10, 2024

Don't Bee Afraid is free for all ages May 18 at Anita Purves Nature Center.

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Connecting You to Nature hikes are back this summer!

Wednesday, May 8, 2024

There is one hike per month.

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Class on May 12 teaches how to make art and toys out of invasive plant

Tuesday, May 7, 2024

Make art out of Honeysuckle bush.

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A familiar sculpture has a new home at Anita Purves Nature Center

Saturday, April 27, 2024

Mr. Big Beetle Finds His Way is now on permanent display at the nature center.

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Look for a new sculpture at Anita Purves Nature Center!

Monday, April 15, 2024

Ribbon-cutting ceremony April 27, celebrates the new art at the nature center.

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Everyone invited to the FREE Earth Day for Everyone at Crystal Lake Park on April 20

Sunday, April 14, 2024

Enjoy music, activities and celebrate the earth.

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