# Event Details

- **Event Name**: After Hours at the Pond
- **Event Start and End Date**: Thu, 27 Aug, 2026 at 06:00 pm – Thu, 27 Aug, 2026 at 07:30 pm (-05:00)
- **Event Description**: ***Please note that using this Facebook Event page to indicate you are going does not mean you are registered for the event. You must register by using the link or calling the number below.***

At twilight, the pond comes alive! Come learn what’s stirring beneath the surface and who pops out near the shore. Take part in interactive activities like pond dipping to discover local aquatic creatures up close and explore the wonderful world of freshwater ecosystems. 

Fee: Free!
Age: Ages 6-12. Children must be accompanied by a registered adult.

Registration required by Tuesday, Aug. 25, by calling 708-946-2216 or online: https://anc.apm.activecommunities.com/fpdwc/activity/search/detail/10163?onlineSiteId=0&from_original_cui=true

Please wear clothes and shoes you are comfortable getting muddy, and dress for the weather. 

Plum Creek Nature Center is an accessible facility. Outdoor activities may take place on natural surfaces across uneven terrain. Anyone who requires an auxiliary aid or service to participate in this program should submit a request online (https://www.reconnectwithnature.org/americans-with-disabilities-act-information/request-accommodation-inclusion-service/) no later than 48 hours before the program.

(Photo courtesy of Phil Pursely)
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/beecher/after-hours-at-the-pond/200030231927645
- **Event Categories**: 
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 25

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: Beecher
- **state**: IL
- **country**: United States
- **location**: Goodenow Grove Nature Preserve
- **lat**: 41.34248
- **long**: -87.62792
- **full address**: Goodenow Grove Nature Preserve, Beecher,IL,United States

## Event gallery

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is After Hours at the Pond being held?
  - **A:** After Hours at the Pond takes place on Thu, 27 Aug, 2026 at 06:00 pm to Thu, 27 Aug, 2026 at 07:30 pm at Goodenow Grove Nature Preserve, Beecher,IL,United States.
- **Q**: Who is organizing After Hours at the Pond?
  - **A:** After Hours at the Pond is organized by Goodenow Grove Nature Preserve.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** After Hours at the Pond is ideal for curious learners, students, and skill-builders looking to gain hands-on knowledge and practical expertise in a focused, interactive setting. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Beecher, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. If After Hours at the Pond sounds like your kind of event, don't wait - spots fill up fast.

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