Event calendar

Nature’s Palette Color Discovery

Event information

Date: Wednesday, May 1, 2024

Time: 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

Fee: Free!

Age: All ages.

Contact: 708-946-2216

Location: Plum Creek Nature Center


View on Google Maps

A frog with its head sticking out of the water surrounded by duckweed. Photo courtesy of Penny Schnay

Event details

This ongoing program runs from Wednesday, May 1, to Friday, May 31. Hours are 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesdays to Saturdays and noon to 4 p.m. Sundays.

What color is a tree trunk? Brown? Look closer. Is it just brown? How many different shades? For this self-guided activity, slow down and get close to nature. Notice all the color differences that add beautiful details to our world. Drop in during open hours to pick up a palette of nature shades. How many can you match to real objects outside?

Event requirements

No registration required. 

Plum Creek Nature Center is an accessible facility. The surrounding grounds are a combination of paved and natural surfaces over uneven terrain. Anyone who requires an auxiliary aid or service to participate in this program should mention their request when registering or submit a request online no later than 48 hours before the program.