Red Oak Nature Center

Connecting you with the joys, lessons and wonders of nature at the region's premier facility for nature and conservation education.

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We're pretty bug-eyed here this week ... and for good reason! 👇

[Fox Valley Park Dist @FoxValleyParks]

It's almost time for Bug Fest! One of our signature events at @RedOakNatureCtr returns buggier than ever. Join us this Saturday from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. to see what all the buzz is about.

Read more here: https://t.co/KcD6t33gWh.

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Join us!

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[Fox Valley Park Dist @FoxValleyParks]

Join us for the FREE "Rusty Rodeo" on Aug. 7 and help scoop and remove an invasive crayfish species from our waterways! We're partnering with the @ForestPreserve, @STCParkDistrict and Friends of the Fox in this important initiative.

Learn more: https://t.co/N7vQaIRS1r.

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It was so refreshing to interact with our community again!

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Maple Fest gives participants a chance to tap into nature https://t.co/qsAitN1Ojl

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"Travel north on the eastern segment of the Fox River Trail, and soak in picturesque views at @RedOakNatureCenter."

Now, that's something we can get behind!

Seriously, though, check this out. Cool fall adventure, start to finish.

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Monday Funday challenge! Fall is peeking through-can you spot any surprise hints of Fall? Share your pics with us if you do! #fvpd #nature Be well, stay safe, we miss you!

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Monday Funday, or should we say, ‘fin’day? Enjoy a moment of zen with our Blue gill and Spotted gar!😊 🐟 Be well, stay safe, we miss you!! #fvpd # nature

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Fun fact Friday! We missed hosting BugFest 🐛 🐜 🕷 this year due to Covid-19! Did you know the largest group of insects are the beetles? Learn more at: https://t.co/ClS1Wy9dUt Be well, stay safe, we miss you!
#fvpd#nature

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Monday Funday! Shark week! Parker gets in the mood and takes a closer look at our turtles but we all can celebrate this amazing fish!🦈🦈🦈 #nature #fvpd #SharkWeek2020

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Monday Funday! Come match wits on our brain teaser trail! 🧠 🌳 Hike and think, think and hike, and have fun!! Be well, stay safe, we miss you!! #fvpd #learning #Nature

[Red Oak Nature Center @RedOakNatureCtr]

Happy Monday Funday! No it isn’t a dinosaur at Red Oak but our very own box turtle enjoying some summer berries this 2nd day of summer!! Be well, stay safe, we miss you! #nature #fvpd #dinosaurs

[Red Oak Nature Center @RedOakNatureCtr]

In honor of Father’s Day this weekend we wanted to highlight a good caretaker of their young.

Want to learn how to see these guys up close? Go 🎣 with a caretaker YOU admire! Learn how to do so responsibly at:
https://t.co/LTkEDrk5vq
We miss you! Stay healthy & be well! #nature

[Red Oak Nature Center @RedOakNatureCtr]

Happy Friday! We can’t ‘mask’ that we miss seeing you in our posts! Learn more about types of camouflage below and spend some time in nature this weekend to see what you can spot!😊🌎#nature#fvpd

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Monday Funday! Freshwater and Saltwater it’s all connected! Learn more at: https://t.co/Z7xMfBJVSD #fvpd#nature#worldoceanday

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A moment from nature during these hard and heavy times. Be well, stay safe, we miss you!

[Red Oak Nature Center @RedOakNatureCtr]

Fun fact Friday! Today we highlight the gar. Did you know they unlike other fish they can gulp air to breathe? Cool fish, great adaptation! #nature #fvpd

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The Fox Valley Park District is proposing to improve the lobby of our Nature Center and seeking a grant from the IDNR Public Museum Capital Grant Program for funding.

Learn more about the improvement we have lined up and provide your feedback at https://t.co/quBltv9RCF.

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Monday Stay Safe day! You voted our cave is one of your favorites at Red Oak but with the recent flooding not so safe to visit right now. Respect trail barriers and water! 6 in. of water can knock you down-2ft. can sweep a 🚗 away! Be well and hope to see you soon!
#fvpd #nature

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Fun fact Friday! Ecdysis happening at Red Oak! Ecdysis is when reptiles shed their skin! Can you tell which shed is from our 🐍 and which is from our 🦎? Take the quiz to test your knowledge on reptiles here: https://t.co/2dpYAI13OC Be well we miss you! #fvpd #nature

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A different view this Wednesday! Have a good one! Be well!#fvpd #nature

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“Congrats class of 2020!! You are amazing!!” (says these other champion ‘shell-tering’ in place 🐢)! Red Oak is proud of you, and can’t wait to see what you do next! Hope to see you soon!! #fvpd #nature #classof2020