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Tot Time: Quacky Ducks!

Dickson Mounds Museum
Photo of Forbes staff holding a hen mallard with a transmitter Tot Time is happening this month at Dickson Mounds! This month’s program is all about ducks! This month’s program will be presented by staff from Forbes Biological Station. Participants will enjoy learning about how the waterfowl live, what they eat, and why they are important to the environment.
Thursday, January 8, 2026
09:30 AM to 10:30 AM CST
Dickson Mounds Museum
  • 10956 N. Dickson Mounds Road
  • Lewistown, IL 61542

Tot Time is happening this month at Dickson Mounds!  Tots and their adults will have fun exploring, discovering, and learning about a different topic during this monthly program*. 

 

This month’s program is all about ducks and will be presented by staff from Forbes Biological Station. Participants will enjoy learning about how the waterfowl live, what they eat, and why they are important to the environment. Tots and caretakers, expect to enjoy hands-on activities and crafts to take home! 

 

The program will begin at 9:30 a.m. and is free.  Registration is not required.  However, groups of 8 or more are encouraged to call the Museum at 309-547-3721 prior to the program date to ensure the availability of supplies.  Participants are welcome to enjoy the Museum exhibits after the program. 

 

*Due to the Holiday, this month’s Tot Time will take place on January 8th, Tot Time will return to the first Thursday of the month in February!

 

Photo of Forbes staff holding a hen mallard with a transmitter