Owl Drawing

33 W. Penny Road
South Barrington, IL 60010-9578

Phone: 847-428-OWLS (6957)
e-mail: stillnc@wildblue.net

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Program Basics:

TO MAKE RESERVATIONS for programs (except for bird banding open houses), PLEASE CALL US AT (847) 428-OWLS (6957), OR EMAIL STILLMAN AT stillnc@wildblue.net.  Remember to include your name, phone number, and the number of people that will be attending.

If less than 5 - 10 people (varying with the activity) have called two days prior to a program, the program could well be cancelled. So, don't forget to call the nature center in advance. If you discover that you are unable to attend, please call to cancel your reservations. This courtesy will be greatly appreciated.

Please note that the Stillman Nature Center is also available during the week, by reservation, to school classes, Audubon chapters, garden clubs, and other organized groups.  Also, we can bring our raptors to your classroom or meeting place.  For a brochure that describes the programs and fees, just call or check our website at: www.stillmannc.org and we'll be happy to send you one. 

NOTE our new family program "Outside We Learn Stuff" - click on the Navigation link on left to learn more.

BIRD BANDING - to see pictures of bird banding, click here

Watch Mark Spreyer, a licensed bird bander, measure, weigh and record data about our resident and migratory birds. Birds are not caught in a  predictable manner, so come prepared to hike the trails. With luck, you’ll see a bird in the hand and two in the bush. If it is raining, the banding  open house will be cancelled.

 Dates:  Sundays, Oct 3

Time:   9:00AM to Noon

Fee:     None

SOLAR OBSERVING ON SUNDAY

Join the Northwest Suburban Astronomers and observe our nearest star with special telescopes and filters.  See sunspots and solar prominences in remarkable detail!

This will be a fun and safe activity for the entire family.  After observing the sun, take a hike on your own or join a walk led by Stillman's naturalist.

If you like, bring a dish and join us for a potluck picnic.  Please call (847) 428-OWLS to let us know you plan to attend.  If the weather is iffy, call Stillman for an update before making the trip.

Date: Sunday, Sept 5

Time: Noon - 3:00 PM

Fee: None  

SUNDAY MORNING BIRD WALKS

Mark Spreyer will lead a morning bird walk. Migration will be under way and you never know what we might find. 

Binoculars and field guides are a must. If you don’t have any, don’t worry, Stillman does. Please call 428-OWLS to make reservations.

 Date:   Sundays,  Sept 12

Time:  8:00AM

Fee:    None

Age:  10 years and up  

Friday Night Campfire

Join us around the campfire for stories and roasted marshmallows.  We'll also take a short walk to visit our resident owls. 

Date:  Friday, Sept 17

Time:  7:30 - 8:30 PM

Fee:   none

A New Family Series:

O.W.L.S. is a monthly nature club for families.  The simple idea is to get more families outside together.  The club is open to anyone with a sense of adventure.  Parents are required to stay with their children at all times.  This season we will be looking at pond life, fall colors and seeds.  Space is limited, so please call or email Stillman to let us know if your family wants to join Stillman's O.W.L.S.

Date:   Saturdays, Sept 18, Oct 9, Nov 13

Time:  10:00

Non-member Fee:    $10.00/family

Member's Fee:        Free

Age:   Kids age 5-12 with parent(s) 

SPECIAL VOLUNTEERS AND MEMBERS EVENT  

On Saturday, we'll provide the main course and beverages.  We'd like you to bring along a side dish.  ALL of Stillman's members, friends, volunteers and their families are invited.  We'd love to see and talk with you.  Feel free to come any time between Noon and 3:00 PM but please do call or email to let us know if you plan to attend and what kind of dish you'll be bringing.                                                       

Date: Saturday, Sept 25 

Time: Noon - 3:00PM

THE BIG SIT

With the help of Prairie Woods Audubon, we're happy to once again host the "Lazy Birder's" field trip.  Little walking is required.

We will sit by the lake and let the birds come to us.  Good chance we'll go for food afterward.

Date: Saturday, Oct 9

Time: 3:00PM until sunset

Age: 10 years and up

Fee: None  

Tree I.D. or this Bud's for You!

As the leaves turn color, join Stillman's naturalist as he shows you how to identify some of our Midwestern trees.

Easy to remember tips and simple hand-outs will inspire you to open your own "branch office".

Come prepared to be out in the weather. 

Date:  Sunday, Oct 10

Time:  2:00 PM

Fee:   none

Age: 8 years and up

FALL FESTIVAL DECORATIONS

Susan Kowall and Susan Allman will help you design a centerpiece or door decoration featuring bittersweet, grapevine wreaths and other colorful products from Mother Nature. 

Date:  Sunday, Oct 17

Time:  2:00 - 4:00PM

Member's Fee:   $5/decoration

Non-Member's Fee:  $10/decoration

Don't Miss Raptor Sunday!    red-shouldered-hawk.jpg (29568 bytes)

Now's your chance to meet our peregrine falcon, great horned and screech owls, plus red-shouldered and broadwinged hawks.

We will bring the birds out so you can see them up close. Kids will have a chance to dissect owl pellets.

Bring a camera and a friend!  Drop by anytime between 1:00 and 3:00 in the afternoon.

 Date:   Sunday, Oct 24

Time:  1:00-3:00 PM

Fee:    $5/car 

YULE LOG OPEN HOUSE by the Two Sues

The dynamic duo of Susan Kowall and Susan Allman are back to show you how to make this festive seasonal decoration out of natural materials. 

It makes a great centerpiece.  Kids are welcome but no scout groups, please.

Stop by anytime between 2:00 - 4:00PM.  Also, please call in advance to let us know if you are coming.  We don't want to run out of supplies!

Date: Sunday, Dec 5

Time: 2:00 - 4:00PM

Member's Fee: None  

Non Member's Fee:  $5/log  

NEW YEAR'S DAY WALK

Join us for the annual New Year's Day walk along Stillman's trails.  Over the years, we've seen everything from bluebirds and shrikes to the remains of multiple coyote kills.  If you like winter, don't like football, or need to sober up; this is the walk for you.

Date: Saturday, Jan 1

Time: 10:00AM

Age: 10 years and up  

 

 

  

 

 

 

 




 

 

 

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