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Family Activities  Lake Katherine is a beautiful, fun-filled place to enjoy some quality family time! Programs will be held at the Lake Katherine Nature Center. Reservations are required for all programs. Registration and payment must be made one week before the program by mail or in person at Lake Katherine. NO TELEPHONE REGISTRATIONS ARE ACCEPTED. Space is limited. Early registration is recommended. For more information, contact our naturalists at 708-361-1873. Click here for a mail-in registration form. Click here for a pdf version of our current brochure. Available Programs: Hayrides Hayrides have come to Lake Katherine! Come on out for a picturesque 30 minute ride with our expert driver, Jack. Tours will commence in 30 minute intervals starting at 11:00 and ending at 1:30. Cost: $1, children under 2 are free Ages: all 11:00am- 1:30pm Call 708-361-1873 for availability Winter Means Snowshoeing and Skiing Enjoy a trek through our winter wonderland. Use your own cross country skis or rent snowshoes which are available at the When: Snow on the ground Monday-Friday, 9:00am-5:00pm, last rental at 3:45pm Saturday, 10:00am-4:00pm, last rental at 2:45pm
Cost: $3.00/hour One hour minimum Age: All. If you can walk you can snowshoe. Holiday Hayride Our annual holiday hayride will feature the food, fun, and traditions from the pioneers of North America. We'll ride on our decorated hay wagon through the streets of Palos Heights singing Christmas carols and then return to the Nature Center and enjoy food, crafts, and other activities. Cost: $8.00 per person Min/Max: 15/30 Ages: All Friday, December 11: 7:00pm-9:30pm Wednesdays Go Wild at Lake Katherine Drop in at anytime and do a different nature-related project each week during the holiday break. Enjoy the nature center and spend a few minutes making a take-home project to remember your visit. Cost: Free Ages: All Wednesday, December 23: 10:00am-4:00pm Wednesday, January 6: 10:00am-4:00pm |
