Families in Jo Daviess, Stephenson, and Winnebago Counties are invited to join Wee Nats, a free monthly environmental education program designed for children ages 4–7 and their caregivers. Sessions will be held each month, October through May, in each respective county.
Each month, Wee Nats explores a new nature-themed topic through hands-on activities, storytelling, and outdoor discovery, sparking curiosity and a lifelong love of the environment. A parent or guardian must attend with each child, making it a fun, shared learning experience.
There is no charge to attend, but families are encouraged to dress for the weather, as time will be spent outdoors in nature. Registration is suggested and can be completed online or by calling the county Extension office.
Jo Daviess County: Register online or call (815) 858-2273
Stephenson County: Register online or call (815) 235-4125
Winnebago County: Register online or call (815) 986-4357
Don’t miss this opportunity to grow green minds together!
University of Illinois Extension develops educational programs, extends knowledge, and builds partnerships to support people, communities, and their environments as part of the state's land-grant institution. Extension serves as the leading public outreach effort for University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign and the College of Agricultural, Consumer and Environmental Sciences in all 102 Illinois counties through a network of 27 multi-county units and over 700 staff statewide. Extension’s mission is responsive to eight strategic priorities — community, economy, environment, food and agriculture, health, partnerships, technology and discovery, and workforce excellence — that are served through six program areas — 4-H youth development, agriculture and agribusiness, community and economic development, family and consumer science, integrated health disparities, and natural resources, environment, and energy.