For a fun-filled family day, take a trip to Lincoln Park. Below are some of our favorite places in this great north-side Chicago neighborhood. Sweet Mandy B’s Pop into Sweet Mandy B’s for an afternoon treat! Cindy Levine‘s adorable sweets shop is one of the most delicious old-fashioned comfort shops in Chicago. Well-known for its […]
Help educate people about nature through interactive teaching. Public Interpretive Programs (PIP) volunteers deliver daily public programs for museum visitors, educating children and adults using pre-made curriculum kits and live animals. The Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum of the Chicago Academy of Sciences is a place where visitors can explore nature in an urban setting. Volunteers […]
Many parents want to get their kids into nature, and our area has some great locations that teach kids about nature and the environment. In turn, they hope children will someday have the skills and passion to preserve it. What’s the best part? Kids are excited and they’re having fun! Backyard Nature Center This organization […]
