Community Calendar

Composting is a fun and easy way to reduce the amount of waste that ends up in landfills. And everyone can do it no matter where they live or how old they are! <br/><br/>Join us for this kid focused composting program lead by farmer and expert composter Allyson Rosemore. Kids will learn the ins and outs of composting by comparing our compost to nature's, playing a composting game and meeting our hardest little workers on the farm-the worms. <br/><br/>Please register per child ages 3 and up. Adults attend for free with a registered child. Adult supervision is required.

Youth in grades 6-12 are invited to Harvard Diggins Library to watch A Nightmare Before Christmas while crafting with perler beads. Masks required for all. Registration required. To sign up, email teenservices@harvard-diggins.org.

Geology Hike Tuesday, October 12 | 5:00 to 6:30 p.m.<br/>Take a walk back through time to see how ancient forces have shaped our landscape, including our namesake dolomite dells. We will take a casual walk through the landscapes of Severson Dells and walk off trail a short distance to get close to our magnificent dells. <br/><br/>Registration is required. $3/Member, $5 General Admission

The DeKalb School District’s food pantry is moving from Huntley Middle School. Beginning on Thursday, July 29, Barb Food Mart’s new home will be Chesebro Elementary School, 900 E. Garden Street in DeKalb. Barb Food Mart will continue to be open every week on Thursdays between 4:30 - 6:00 p.m. <br/>—<br/>The pantry’s final food distribution day at Huntley is on July 14. The pantry is closed on July 22. <br/>-- <br/>Barb Food Mart serves families with children in DeKalb schools. Those using the pantry must register every year, either online at www.barbfoodmart.com or by contacting the office of the school attended by a child. Send questions to barbfoodmart@d428.org. <br/>--<br/>At Chesebro, food will continue to be distributed outdoors with curbside pickup for those who drive up to the front door at the Garden Street entrance. Walk-up pickup will be available for those who park in the parking lot accessed off Taylor Street and walk to the entrance. Wagons will be available to help people carry food boxes to cars.<br/>—<br/>Beginning on July 28, donations of food and personal care items may be dropped off at Chesebro using the Garden Street entrance. Donation times are Wednesdays between 1:00-2:30 p.m. and Thursdays between 9:00-10:30 a.m. Beginning July 26, mail monetary donations to Chesebro Elementary School, 900 E. Garden St., DeKalb, IL 60115. Do not mail or drop off donations at Huntley at this time.

Members-Only Hike<br/>Saturday, October 16 | 9:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. <br/><br/>Whether you are a new member or a lifelong member, this hike is for you! Enjoy an autumn morning on the trails with our staff and learn more about what’s going on at Severson Dells. <br/><br/>Free! Please register for this event.

Children in grades 3-6 can join us at Harvard Diggins Library to play Minecraft Mania with your gaming friends. Bring your own device. Masks required for all. Registration required. To sign up, email ilovestories@harvard-diggins.org.

Join us for a walking tour of the farm. See the fields and farm buildings and meet our herd of dairy goats.

Full Moon Hike Wednesday, October 20 | 6 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. <br/>Celebrate the Hunter’s Moon at Severson Dells with a walk through the woodland and prairie while we enjoy the emergence of nocturnal wildlife. <br/>Registration is required. $3/Member, $5 General Admission

Homeschool Programs 2021-2022 <br/><br/>Little Homeschoolers - ages 6-9 - meet third Thursdays 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM<br/><br/>Older Homeschoolers - ages 10-13 - meet third Thursdays 1:00 PM - 2:30 PM ($10/member; $15 General Admission) Oct. 21 <br/><br/>Fall Colors Why do leaves change color? What do the colors mean? There’s a whole lot of science behind those glorious fall leaves – let’s learn about it.

Homeschool Programs 2021-2022<br/><br/>Little Homeschoolers - ages 6-9 - meet third Thursdays 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM <br/><br/>Older Homeschoolers - ages 10-13 - meet third Thursdays 1:00 PM - 2:30 PM <br/><br/>($10/member; $15 General Admission) Oct. 21 <br/>Fall Colors Why do leaves change color? What do the colors mean? There’s a whole lot of science behind those glorious fall leaves – let’s learn about it.