Little Red Schoolhouse Nature Center Events
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Nature’s Art Box
Little Red Schoolhouse Nature Center • Willow Springs, IL 60480Join us for a nature-based art activity. Ages 3-6 w/adult.
Serenity Walk Under the New Moon
Little Red Schoolhouse Nature Center • Willow Springs, IL 60480Take a 2-mile walk in the world’s largest Urban Night Sky Place. […]
I am a Scientist
Little Red Schoolhouse Nature Center • Willow Springs, IL 60480Ignite your child’s sense of wonder and curiosity as we explore, experiment, […]
Fire Basics
Little Red Schoolhouse Nature Center • Willow Springs, IL 60480Learn the basics of fire building and the different types of campfires. […]
Sunrise Hike
Little Red Schoolhouse Nature Center • Willow Springs, IL 60480Come join us for a “before hours” hike to experience the dawning […]
S.E.N.I.O.R.S.
Little Red Schoolhouse Nature Center • Willow Springs, IL 60480Seniors Enjoying Nature Inside/Outside Rain or Shine! Strengthen your connection to nature […]
R.I.P. Stewardship
Little Red Schoolhouse Nature Center • Willow Springs, IL 60480Join us as we Remove Invasive Plants with bow saws or loppers. […]
Winter Ecology
Little Red Schoolhouse Nature Center • Willow Springs, IL 60480Join us around the fire under a full moon for a discussion […]
Nature’s Art Box
Little Red Schoolhouse Nature Center • Willow Springs, IL 60480Come join us for a nature-based art activity. Ages 3-6 w/adult
Winter Solstice Celebration
Little Red Schoolhouse Nature Center • Willow Springs, IL 60480Celebrate the longest night of the year with a bonfire and self-guided […]
Winter Bird Watch
Little Red Schoolhouse Nature Center • Willow Springs, IL 60480Walk to discover which birds are winter residents and then get warm […]
Feeding Time
Little Red Schoolhouse Nature Center • Willow Springs, IL 60480Learn about the diets of our ambassador animals and observe a feeding […]
Hygee Hangout
Little Red Schoolhouse Nature Center • Willow Springs, IL 60480Choose happiness this winter by joining us indoors for activities, games and […]
Winter Mammals Drop-In
Little Red Schoolhouse Nature Center • Willow Springs, IL 60480Join us to learn about the mammals of Cook County by examining […]
I am a Scientist
Little Red Schoolhouse Nature Center • Willow Springs, IL 60480Ignite your child’s sense of wonder and curiosity as we explore, experiment, […]
S.E.N.I.O.R.S.
Little Red Schoolhouse Nature Center • Willow Springs, IL 60480Seniors Enjoying Nature Inside/Outside Rain or Shine! Strengthen your connection to nature […]
R.I.P. Stewardship
Little Red Schoolhouse Nature Center • Willow Springs, IL 60480Join us as we Remove Invasive Plants with bow saws or loppers. […]
Sunrise Hike
Little Red Schoolhouse Nature Center • Willow Springs, IL 60480Come join us for a “before hours” hike to experience the dawning […]
Nature’s Art Box
Little Red Schoolhouse Nature Center • Willow Springs, IL 60480Come join us for a nature-based art activity. Ages 3-6 w/adult
Hygee Hangout
Little Red Schoolhouse Nature Center • Willow Springs, IL 60480Choose happiness this winter by joining us indoors for activities, games and […]
Babies and Booties
Little Red Schoolhouse Nature Center • Willow Springs, IL 60480Grab your boots and join us for a winter hike for the […]
Moon Walk
Little Red Schoolhouse Nature Center • Willow Springs, IL 60480Learn how to serve your community by reducing light pollution, while enjoying […]
Feeding Time
Little Red Schoolhouse Nature Center • Willow Springs, IL 60480Learn about the diets of our ambassador animals and observe a feeding […]
Event Locations
Nearly all Forest Preserves events are free; some require registration and/or a low fee. Residents may qualify for free admission opportunities at our partners: Brookfield Zoo Chicago and the Chicago Botanic Garden.
Event Categories
- All Events
- Adaptive
- Animal Encounter
- Archery
- Arts & Crafts
- Astronomy
- Bicycling
- Birding
- Camping
- Cross-Country Skiing
- Education
- Film
- Fishing
- Fitness
- Food & Beverage
- Nature Play
- Gardening
- Hiking & Walking
- History & Culture
- Music
- Paddling
- Photography
- Senior
- Storytelling
- Volunteer
- Wellness in the Woods
- Yoga
Events Guide
Printed copies of our quarterly Events Guide are available at our Nature Centers and General Headquarters. They may also be available at your local city hall or library. Know a location that should have our Events Guide? Contact us.
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The Forest Preserves is committed to providing equal, integrated participation for individuals with disabilities. Please contact the Nature Center hosting your event or program 72 hours in advance to request reasonable accommodations or inquire about site accessibility.
Please contact Experience.Nature@cookcountyil.gov or 708-771-1573 about accommodations for specific camping and outdoor recreation activities.