Prairie Grass Nature Museum Archives

Local History: Lake County’s Local Museums

March 23, 2016 Jenna Burris 0

Sometimes we forget how long winter can be in Lake County. And with kids, cabin fever is sure to set in. We know that there are lots of great indoor play places to take them […]

Explore Nature Indoors in Lake County

March 4, 2016 Tracy Rubel 0

Don’t let the cold temperatures and muddy ground keep you from getting up-close and personal with nature. There are many places nearby that you can smell flowers, touch reptiles, walk among butterflies, and shake away […]

Free Spring Break Activities in lake county

FREE Spring Break Activities with Printable Calendar

March 29, 2015 Melissa Haak 0

Always Free Fun: Wildlife Discovery Museum {1403 Middlefork Drive, Lake Forest} This great little nature center is nestled into the historic buildings of Elawa Farm is free all the time. Open Tuesday, Friday and Saturday […]

FREE Spring Break Activities {Printable Calendar}

March 22, 2015 Melissa Haak 1

Always Free Fun: Wildlife Discovery Museum {1403 Middlefork Drive, Lake Forest} This great little nature center is nestled into the historic buildings of Elawa Farm is free all the time. Open Tuesday, Friday and Saturday […]

Spring Break in Lake County Area Museums

March 19, 2015 Holly Garvey 0

Spring is near! Spring Breaks in Lake County start next week, even if you aren’t traveling over break, you can still go somewhere new. Here in Lake County we are fortunate to have access to many beautiful and […]

FREE Spring Break Activities {2014}

March 21, 2014 Melissa Haak 0

After the longest winter ever your wallet may be feeling a bit flatter. If you have school age kids home next week we got you covered with a schedule of FREE spring break events that school aged children will love. You can keep them from saying “I’m bored” without cashing out your retirement and without letting them turn into a couch potato! […]

Earth Week Activities – Things to Make and Do

April 17, 2012 Melissa Haak 0

Earth Day is coming up on Sunday April 22. Help your kids get a better understanding of what it is and have some fun with this hands on activities that will allow them to create while […]

Earth Week Events

April 16, 2012 Melissa Haak 0

Earth Day is Sunday April 22, but there are activities and events all over Lake County happening all week long. Tuesday April 17-Saturday April 21 During open Hours, Earth Day at the Prairie Grass Nature Museum, Round Lake […]

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