Don't hate! Appreciate the fact that snakes are amazing! Did you know that snakes smell with their tongues? Or that they can eat animals 75% to 100% larger than their own heads? Come out to Isle a la Cache and get a new appreciation for our slithery
There is a big, beautiful world of bugs, and we are going to learn all about it! Junior naturalists will learn the difference between insects, bugs, arachnids and arthropods and their roles as local pollinators, decomposers, flyers and crawlers. Participants will make a craft, play a game,
Although the lazy days of summer are almost over and it will soon be back to you know where, there is still so much to do outside! Need a little inspiration on how to continue to make the most of the outdoors as your routine changes? We
What is green and yellow, has a hard shell and looks awesome? The Blanding's turtles of Isle a la Cache! Meet some of our ambassador turtles up close as a naturalist will bring one or two turtles from the exhibit tank out for closer viewing. Learn the
You're on the move, and out of the corner of your eye you spot ... something. Was it a vulture or a hawk? A mourning dove or a kestrel? Using size, shape, habitat and flight patterns, this introductory indoor class can help you up your birding game.
They’ve been waiting under your feet for 17 years, and now they are emerging! Come out to Isle a la Cache and dig into all things cicadas. This is a drop-in program; come any time between 1 and 3 p.m. No registration required. Free. All ages welcome.
Get a head start on celebrating Pollinator Week 2024 at this family-friendly event! Learn about the insects and animals that perform the important task of pollinating plants, especially those that provide us with much of the food we eat. See live animals and learn about their roles
In shell-ebration of World Turtle Day on May 23, an interpretive naturalist will give an informative presentation on the different turtle species that can be found in Will County, followed by a feeding of our resident Blanding’s turtles. No registration required. Free. All ages welcome Isle a
Every field trip season, the interpreters at Isle a la Cache teach students about the fur trade and the people of 18th-century Illinois Country. But there are a lot of adult topics that are taboo — mature relationships, alcohol, rowdy rendezvous, even pipe breaks. Come on out
Strap up for a grand adventure — from the safety of Isle a la Cache Museum! In 1673, Jacques Marquette and Louis Joliet set out for a voyage by canoe that took them thousands of miles into the heart of North America. They faced challenges from weather, illness,
If you've never visited Isle a la Cache Museum, take advantage of this opportunity to see what's going on in the 18th century Traders Cabin and peek inside the Native American longhouse.
If you've never visited the Isle a la Cache Museum, take advantage of this opportunity to see what's going on in their 18th Century Traders Cabin and peek inside the Native American longhouse!
Fly on over to Isle a la Cache to celebrate Pollinator Week with a family friendly event. Learn about the insects and animals that pollinate our plants through various fun games, activities and special guests!
Calling all families with preschoolers! Join us for a hands-on program designed for your little one. This program is geared toward children ages 2-5 and is complete with tons of facts, singing, story time, table activities and crafts. Registration required by Tuesday, June 6: 815-722-9301. REGISTER ONLINE(Opens
There’s a great, big world out there, but what’s underneath? From tiny organisms and mysterious creatures to covert ecosystems, discover the hidden life we usually ignore in this summer series. Join for one program or come to all four, each held at a different visitor center throughout
If you've never visited Isle a la Cache Museum, take advantage of this opportunity to see what's going on in our 18th-Century Traders Cabin and peek inside the Native American longhouse.
In shell-ebration of World Turtle Day on May 23, a naturalist will be giving a turtle-ly informative presentation on the different turtle species that can be found in Will County, followed by a feeding of our resident Blanding’s turtles. No registration required. Isle a la Cache Museum
Have you ever wondered what’s going on in our 18th-century Traders Cabin or wanted to peek inside the Native American longhouse? This is your chance to explore all the buildings at Isle a la Cache Museum and learn about the French fur traders and Potawatomi who once