Local Events
We love sharing our excitement about nature with you! Look here for info regarding upcoming events. We also do presentations at area clubs and libraries. If you have a group that may be interested in one of our exciting presentations, please give us a call at (708) 361-8726, ask for Mel. Check out our Facebook page for most current events facebook.com/wbupalospark
December 7, 2023 6pm-9pm
Holiday Open House
Join us for an evening of cheer to start off the shopping season!
November 20-25, 2023
20% OFF Fill-A-Bag Sale
The holiday shopping season kicks off in a big way the week of Black Friday! Avoid the hustle and bustle of the season and find unique gifts for everyone on your list. Stop in during our limited-time Fill-A-Bag event and save on everything you can fit in a WBU shopping bag. To eliminate overcrowding we are extending our Black Friday sale from Monday 11/20/23 through Saturday 11/25/23. Come in and get your free shopping bag and receive 20% off regular retail price for everything that fits in the bag. We ask that you limit this promotion to once per household during the week of 11/20/23-11/25/23. Offer good in-store only, no special orders, on available stock only, while supplies last.
October 14, 2023 11a-2pm
Live Birds of Prey with Wings & Talons
drop in the store anytime between 11am and 2pm
October 26, 2019
Bat presentation with live BATS!
11am-noon
Seating is limited
Call store (708) 361-8726 for more details and to register for the FREE event
September 28, 2019
Live Birds of Prey by Wings & Talons
drop in the store anytime between 11am and 2pm
June 22, 2019
Chicago Herpetological Society
drop in the store anytime between 11am and 2pm
May 4, May 11, May 18
Spring Bird Walks
8:00am-9:15am McClaughry Springs Woods
Please join us for a spring bird walk. Mel will guide us on this look at spring migrants at near by McClaughry Springs Woods. Not a lot of walking required. Bring binoculars if you have them, we will have a few to share. These events are weather permitting, if it's raining we will not meet.
Call store (708) 361-8726 for more details and to register for the event
May 4-5, 2019
Native Plant Sale
during store hours - while supplies last
Call store (708) 361-8726 for more details
April 20, 2019
Bluebirds with Kay MacNeil
10:30am-11:30am in store
Seating is limited
Call store (708) 361-8726 for more details and to register for the event
March 30, 2019
Native Gardening for Wildlife
10:30-11:30 in store
Seating is limited
Call store (708) 361-8726 for more details and to register for the event
February 16, 2019
Owl Prowl
As the date gets closer we will post details of where and when
Call store (708) 361-8726 to register for the event
January 19, 2019
Owl Prowl
As the date gets closer we will post details of where and when
Call store (708) 361-8726 to register for the event
September 29, 2018
Live Birds of Prey by Wings & Talons
drop in the store anytime between 11am and 2pm
August 25, 2018
Butterfly Presentation by Sue McGovern
10:30-11:30 in store
Seating is limited
Call store (708) 361-8726 for more details and to register for the event
April 28, May 5, May 12, May19
Spring Bird Walks
8:00am-9:15am McCalughry Springs Woods
Please join us for a spring bird walk. Mel will guide us on this look at spring migrants at near by McClaughry Springs Woods. Not a lot of walking required. Bring binoculars if you have them, we will have a few to share. These events are weather permitting, if it's raining we will not meet.
Call store (708) 361-8726 for more details and to register for the event
April 7, 2018
Learn All About Nesting
10:30-11:30 in store
Seating is limited
Call store (708) 361-8726 for more details and to register for the event
February 24, 2018
Birding by Car
8:30 -9:30am meet in store and we will plan our route.
Call store (708) 361-8726 for more details and to register for the event
January 21, 2018
Winter Predator Walk
3:30 in store and then caravan to see (hopefully) Short Eared Owls
Call store (708) 361-8726 for more details and to register for the event