Going Batty!

7/13/2020

11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

Ages 6 – 8

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Bats are fascinating members of our ecosystem. We'll learn all about bats and why it's important to help them.

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Feather, Beaks & Talons

7/14/2020

12:30 p.m. - 1:30 p.m.

Ages 6 – 8

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An investigation into the inner workings of our neighborhood birds.

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Pups, Kits and Nestlings. Oh My!

7/15/2020

12:30 p.m. - 1:30 p.m.

Ages 6 – 8

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Wildlife babies come in all shapes and sizes. How do we know how to care for all of them?

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Fox Valley Wildlife Behind the Scenes Tour

7/16/2020

12:30 p.m. - 1:30 p.m.

All Ages

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Join us for a live tour

of our wildlife center.

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Creepy Crawlies: Zoonotic Diseases

7/20/2020

12:30 p.m. - 1:30 p.m.

Ages 11+

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Learn about the fascinating diseases that animals and humans share.

Scales, Scutes

& Skin

7/21/2020

2:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.

Ages 9 – 12

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Discover the similarities and differences between reptiles and amphibians as well as meet a few of our resident herps.

Can You See Me Now?

7/22/2020

12:30 p.m. - 1:30 p.m.

Ages 6 – 8

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Join us as we investigate the importance of appearance for wildlife

 

Fox Valley Wildlife Behind the Scenes Tour

7/23/2020

12:30 p.m. - 1:30 p.m.

All Ages

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Join us for a live tour

of our wildlife center.

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Going Batty!

7/13/2020

3:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.

Ages 9 – 12

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Bats are fascinating members of our ecosystem. We'll learn all about bats and why it's important to help them.

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Feather, Beaks & Talons

7/14/2020

2:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.

Ages 9 – 12

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An investigation into the inner workings of our neighborhood birds.

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Pups, Kits and Nestlings. Oh My!

7/15/2020

2:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.

Ages 9 – 12

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Wildlife babies come in all shapes and sizes. How do we know how to care for all of them?

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Ethology

7/16/2020

2:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.

Ages 13+

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How often does a squirrel groom? Does a bird sing all day?
Campers will learn about the science of animal behavior and perform their own behavioral study.

 

Animal Careers

7/21/2020

11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

Ages 11+

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So you want to be a vet when you grow up? We will learn about a variety of careers working with animals.

Hamsters,

Guinea Pigs and Gerbils. Oh My!

7/21/2020

3:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.

Ages 9 – 12

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Learn all about keeping hamsters, guinea pigs, and gerbils as pets

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Can You See Me Now?

7/22/2020

2:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.

Ages 9 – 12

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Join us as we investigate the importance of appearance for wildlife

 

Speak Dog!

7/14/2020

11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

Ages 6 – 8

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We'll learn about canine

communication and how

to better understand them.

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Speak Dog!

7/15/2020

11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

Ages 9 – 12

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We'll learn about canine

communication and how

to better understand them.

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Cat Chat

7/15/2020

3:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.

Ages 6 – 8

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Let's talk about cats!

We'll learn all about cat body language and how cats communicate with us.

Cat Chat

7/16/2020

3:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.

Ages 9 – 12

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Let's talk about cats!

We'll learn all about cat body language and how cats communicate with us.

Scales, Scutes

& Skin

7/21/2020

12:30 p.m. - 1:30 p.m.

Ages 6 – 8

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Discover the similarities and differences between reptiles and amphibians as well as meet a few of our resident herps.

Somebunny

to Love

7/22/2020

11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

Ages 6 – 8

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We will learn all about pet rabbits and how to care for them.

Somebunny

to Love

7/22/2020

3:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.

Ages 9 – 12

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We will learn all about pet rabbits and how to care for them.

Training Thursday

7/23/2020

2:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.

Ages 13+

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Have you ever wondered how to train a raptor to stand on your glove? We will discuss the training methods used here at the wildlife center and how campers can use these techniques at home with their pets (or even their siblings).