Do you want to learn more about bee keeping? If so, this is the perfect workshop for you. This workshop will provide a brief history of Apis Mellifera, our local honeybees and the value of having bees as pollinators. This is the perfect workshop for those wanting to learn the basics of beekeeping, what […]
Are your kids ready for a night out? Bring them to the Jewett Park Community Center for an evening of supervised, socially distanced fun of creating their own vehicle out of a cardboard box with prepackaged supplies for our drive-in movie! Individually packaged slices of pizza will be provided for dinner with a small bottle […]
Have fun while competing against other local families. This year's competition will be from the comfort of your own home and have a flexible time frame to meet the needs of your family. Most events are silly in nature. Equipment (one set per twosome), score sheets and the activities/instructions will be available the week prior […]
Leaping Leprechauns! Lucky, the mischievous Park District Leprechaun, has visited Maplewood Park and set up a scavenger hunt just for you. Don your favorite green clothing and bring your favorite mystery solving adult sidekick and come join us for an afternoon of fun! Activities will include a self-paced scavenger walk and a chance to decorate […]
Spring has sprung! What better way to celebrate Spring than with an Eggs-plosion! The Spring Eggs-plosion event will consist of 50 candy-filled eggs that will be specially delivered to your front lawn on March 30 or March 31. Each family will also receive a Bunny Bag, which consists of pancake mix for a family of […]
Spring has sprung! What better way to celebrate Spring than with an Eggs-plosion! The Spring Eggs-plosion event will consist of 50 candy-filled eggs that will be specially delivered to your front lawn on March 30 or March 31. Each family will also receive a Bunny Bag, which consists of pancake mix for a family of […]
The Sustainability Event scheduled for April 7 has been cancelled. Please continue to check our event calendar for future sustainability events. Email Laura McCarty laura@deerfieldparks.org for information on future events. Resources and Practices to Create a Healthy and Eco-friendly Home & Environment Join us as Merleanne Rampale, from SWALCO, walks us through the landscapes of […]
Resources and Practices to Create a Healthy and Eco-friendly Home & Environment Join us as Merleanne Rampale, from SWALCO, walks us through the landscapes of our homes to learn about a variety of sustainable practices, as well as resources available to us in our local region. We will talk about food waste diversion, composting, recycling, […]
This event's date has been moved from Thursday, April 22 to Saturday, April 17. The Patty Turner Center will be hosting its first Native Plant Sale of 2021. This outdoor, community-wide event will be partnered with Red’s Garden Center of Northbrook. This event will be open to the public and feature a variety of native […]
This event's date has been moved from Thursday, April 22 to Saturday, April 17. The Patty Turner Center will be hosting its first Native Plant Sale of 2021. This outdoor, community-wide event will be partnered with Red’s Garden Center of Northbrook. This event will be open to the public and feature a variety of native […]