Resource person: education@mccdistrict.org l 815-338-6223

Location: Lost Valley Visitor Center Savanna Conference Room (Glacial Park, Lost Valley Visitor Center) | 6310 Harts Rd, Ringwood, IL, 60072

Description:

Welcome the winter with traditional indigenous music, dancers, and family-friendly arts/crafts, as well as story-telling by Gina Roxas, Executive Director for the Trickster Cultural Center, ethnobiologist, and citizen of the Prairie Band Potawatomi! Learn about indigenous peoples’ connections to the winter solstice in this multi-cultural celebration. We’ll end with a community dance which everyone can join! Hot chocolate and cookies will be provided, along with a campfire and warming stations on the patio! Activities will be moved indoors in case of inclement weather.

Although this is a drop-in event, we'd love to get an RSVP to make sure there's enough goodies for everyone!

• Parking Location: Lost Valley Visitor Center - 6310 Harts Rd, Ringwood, IL (Google Maps link)

Schedule: 

     11:45am  Doors Open

     12pm-12:15pm Welcome & Ceremonial Fire (Outdoor Patio)

     12:15pm-1:30pm Cultural Exhibition (Indoors Savanna Room)

      (Seats first come, first serve - doors close when room capacity is reached)

     12pm-3pm Self-Guided Activities (Lobby & Lunch Room)

     1:30pm-3pm Guided Arts/Crafts (Lobby & Lunch Room)

Price: $0.00 Taxes waived

Required age: Under 150 years old on the day of the activity

Notes: Doors will open at 11:45am and will remain open until capacity is met (first come, first serve) or 12:00pm when the welcome ceremony and cultural exhibition begins. If you arrive after doors are closed, you’re welcome to check out the arts/crafts tables in the lobby and stay for the post-ceremony activities.

More information: Registration is not required, but recommended.

Tags: Special Event Family Fun

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