

# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Homeschool Day: Animal Adaptations
- **Event Start and End Date**: Wed, 08 Apr, 2026 at 10:00 am – Wed, 08 Apr, 2026 at 11:30 am (-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.***

It’s humans vs. wildlife in the challenge of survival. Led by a naturalist, become a squirrel, a spider, an opossum and other local wildlife to discover how adaptations help animals survive. Then compare your abilities with those of our wildlife to better understand and appreciate their adaptive strengths.

Pack a picnic lunch and extend your day or sign up for our afternoon program as well! 

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

Registration required by Thursday, April 2, by calling 708-946-2216 or online: https://anc.apm.activecommunities.com/fpdwc/activity/search/detail/9969?onlineSiteId=0&amp;from_original_cui=true

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 Matthew Zook)
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/beecher/homeschool-day-animal-adaptations/200029597418411
- **Event Categories**: contests, trips-adventures
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 33

## Ticket Details

- **Ticket URL**: http://facebook.com/200029597418411?utm_source=AllEvents.in&utm_medium=event-discovery-platform&utm_campaign=beecher-events

## 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, Illinois, United States

## Event Organizer details

- **affiliate_id**: 2
- **organizer**: Goodenow Grove Nature Preserve (https://allevents.in/org/goodenow-grove-nature-preserve/11662206)

## Event gallery

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When is the event happening?
  - **A:** Wed, 08 Apr, 2026 at 10:00 am (-05:00)
- **Q**: Where is the event happening?
  - **A:** Goodenow Grove Nature Preserve, Beecher, Illinois, United States
- **Q**: Who is organizing the event?
  - **A:** Goodenow Grove Nature Preserve
- **Q**: What type of event is this?
  - **A:** contests, trips-adventures
- **Q**: Where can I find ticket details about Homeschool Day: Animal Adaptations ?
  - **A:** You can find ticket details about this event on AllEvents.

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