Winter adventures for children abound at Creek Bend Nature Center

The Forest Preserve of Kane County’s Little Saplings series invites children ages 3-5 and their caregivers to embark on a monthly journey through the wonders of the natural world.

The Forest Preserve announced in a news release that each month the Little Sapling program will offer activities specific to a monthly theme. Sessions include a combination of stories, nature hikes, songs, games and crafts.

Upcoming winter programs include:

• Pinecones and Evergreens: 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. Thursday, Dec. 21, at Creek Bend Nature Center, LeRoy Oakes Forest Preserve, 37W700 Dean St. in St. Charles. Cost is $5 a child.

• It’s Snow Time: 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. Thursday, Jan. 18, at Creek Bend Nature Center, LeRoy Oakes Forest Preserve, 37W700 Dean St. in St. Charles. Costs is $5 a child.

• Animal Mystery: 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. Thursday, Feb. 15, at Creek Bend Nature Center, LeRoy Oakes Forest Preserve, 37W700 Dean St. in St. Charles. Costs is $5 a child.

Registration is required for the events. To secure a spot, call 630-444-3190 or email programs@kaneforest.com. To see a full list of FPDKC programs, visit kaneforest.com or find @kaneforest on social media.