Elgin Parks & Recreation Department’s Hawthorne Hill Nature Center has a variety of summer programs for families starting this month – Power Strollers to help parents get in shape with their wee ones, Natural Buddies to get 3-5 year olds outdoors with their families, along with Stargazing, Family Campfires and the Great American Backyard Campout for the whole family to enjoy together. Advanced registration is required for all programs. For further information, please contact the Elgin Parks & Recreation Department at 847-931-6123, or Deb Barr at 847-531-7009.