February 24 Marks Final Polar Adventure Day at Northerly Island for the Winter Season
Admission-Free Day of Family Activities at Nature Park
Release Date: 02/02/07
The second annual admission-free Polar Adventure Days come to a close on Saturday, Feb. 24, from noon to 4 p.m. at Northerly Island, 1400 S. Lynn White Drive, on the Museum Campus.
“We offer family fun year round at our parks,” said Timothy J. Mitchell, general superintendent & CEO of the Chicago Park District. “The beautiful nature area of Northerly Island is one of our many natural areas open during all seasons for everyone’s enjoyment.”
The first 500 visitors to Polar Adventure Days receive a complimentary mug filled with hot chocolate. Additionally, visitors will have the opportunity to come face-to-face with live animals, enjoy horse-drawn carriage rides, catch a puppet show, and create nature-inspired crafts.
Following is the schedule of events for the final Polar Adventure Day at Northerly Island:
• Siberian Husky Club of Greater Chicago will have Siberian Huskies on hand from 2-4 p.m. They will give 30-minute presentations at 2:15 and 3 p.m. on the Iditarod, the annual dogsled race in Alaska.
• Jim and Becky’s horse-drawn carriage rides will be offered through the island.
• Spring Brook Nature Center displays its live birds of prey from Illinois.
• Nadeau’s Ice Sculpture provides interactive ice games including Brrrr building blocks plus the hoop and ball toss over ice sculptures.
• Reptile Rampage presents dozens of reptiles and amphibians from 12-3 p.m.
• Jabberwocky Marionettes perform a winter-themed puppet show at 12 and 1 p.m.
• Northwest Passage gives a demonstration featuring cooking supplies and necessary gear for an arctic expedition.
• American Indian Center leads participants at the craft table in making Apache talking sticks.
• Rent a Rambling Naturalist demonstrates life in the early 1800s through period clothing, tools, and storytelling from a Baker tent, a wall tent with a side awning that can be lowered. The tents were named due to their resemblance to reflector ovens. Occupants kept themselves warm by building a fire in front of the tent, and the shape of the tent captured the heat.
• REI leads a winter bicycling clinic.
• Snowshoes and cross-country skis will be available if there is at least three inches of snow. If there is no snow, Park staff will facilitate an outdoor nature activity.
- Contact Phone: 312 742 4786