Thursday, Feb. 16

Torchbearers of Democracy: African-American Soldiers in the WWI Era. Chad L. Williams, Associate Professor of History at Hamilton College, discusses his book and the central role of African-American soldiers in WWI and how they, along with race activists and ordinary citizens alike, committed to fighting for democracy at home and beyond. Cantigny Park First Division Museum, 7:30 p.m. Book signing follows. Free admission and parking. Info@FirstDivisionMuseum.org(630) 260-8187.

Sunday, Feb. 5

Horse-Drawn Sleigh Rides. Ride through prairies and woodlands of Danada Forest Preserve and learn about features of this historic property. Duration 12-15 minutes. Wagons used if less than 4” of snow. Ages 13-Up $5/person. Ages 5-12 $2/person. Danada Forest Preserve. Noon-3:00 pm. www.DupageForest.com( 630) 668-6012.

Meet the Beekeepers. Learn the important role that bees serve in our food supply and see how beekeeping equipment is used. Beekeepers will be on hand to talk about bee care. Free. No registration. 1:30-3:30 pm. Kline Creek Farm. www.DupageForest.com (630) 876-5900.

Ask-A-Scienti st Fermilab Guided Tour. Docent guided behind-the-scenes tour of the laboratory. 3-hr. program takes visitors from viewing area of Wilson Hall to the Linear Accelerator complex. Sessions are preceded by a presentation by a scientist. Ages 10 and up with an adult. Free. 1:00 pm. Registration required online www.Fnal.gov/public events, by email to the registrar (edreg@fnal.gov) or (630) 840-8258. Fermilab Wilson Hall.

The Bad Seed. Popular thriller packed with suspense performed by local talent. 3:00 pm. $16. Wheaton Drama. (630) 260-1820.