Trips

Ages 14+
Experience the Lincoln Park Zoo without the hassle of navigating and parking in the city! Penguin Encounters last 60 minutes-approximately 15 minutes outside the habitat, 20 minutes in a behind-the-scenes area, and 20 minutes inside the habitat with the penguins. The Penguin Encounter is optional, minors must have an adult guardian at all times during this trip. All purchases, including food, are on your own. Picnic lunches are welcome and may be stored safely on the bus.

Relive the true sound, feel, and embodiment of Johnny Cash and Elvis Presley in concert at Starved Rock Lodge. This gospel performance takes you back to the spiritual side of these two icons with various hymns and classics. Lunch will be served before the 90 minute show.

Ages 14+
Join an experienced Naturalist and other nature enthusiasts for interactive, low-impact hikes in the Bolingbrook area. Each hike will feature a variety of topics as we explore local ecology and natural history, supported by preserved specimens and day-of discoveries. Topics will include insects and other invertebrates, plants, mammals, and more. Prepare to get a little dirty as we flip over logs and look for animal tracks! Registration includes all three dates; transportation to each trail head will be provided. Minors must have an adult guardian at all times.

Take a mid-week getaway to Rockford, IL! Trip fee includes hotel accommodations at Embassy Suites by Hilton, three guided tours (including Frank Lloyd Wright’s Laurent House), a tasting flight at St. Julian Winery, and tips for our guides. Optional dining reservations will be made for the group. Breakfast at the hotel is included, but all other meals are on your own. Tours involve extensive walking, but are wheelchair accessible. Please contact for trip itinerary or ADA assistance. Additional fee applies if rooming alone.