Nature Discovery Backpacks
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Overview
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Have you ever seen a long-legged fish nabber wade in the shallows of a wetland? Or a soft fluttering nectar sipper elegantly floating from flower to flower? Grab the family and head on over to the Lincoln Marsh Natural Area for an exciting discovery adventure! Our Nature Discovery Backpacks are filled with all sorts of self-guided activities and discovery tools to help you explore the "wild side" of Wheaton.
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Backpack Themes
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Trail Maps
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• Backyard Nature
• Birds
• Habitats
• Insects
• Senses
• Trees/Plants
• Winter Wonders |
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Trail Maps are available near trail heads at Lincoln Marsh or you can download them online:
Lincoln Marsh Trail Map
(PDF, 288.7k)
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Where Do I Get a Backpack?
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Backpacks are available at the Wheaton Public Library
225 N. Cross St.
Ph: 630-668-1374
You must have a valid Wheaton Library card to check out a backpack.
Go to the Wheaton Public Library web site
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The Nature Discovery Program is a cooperative effort between the Wheaton Park District and the Wheaton Public Library. The backpack activities and discovery guides were developed by park district interpretive staff. Wheaton Public Library staff researched book selections and maintain this unique collection.
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This program was made possible by a generous donation from the Alcoa Foundation to the Partners for Lincoln Marsh, an affiliate of the Cosley Foundation. Thanks to their monetary contribution, thousands of Wheaton residents will be able to discover the wonders of nature for years to come. |
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