Walk with Pride!
Sagawau Environmental Learning Center • Lemont, IL 60439Take a self-guided walk to learn about LGBTQ2S+ people in conservation.
Take a self-guided walk to learn about LGBTQ2S+ people in conservation.
Listen to a nature-themed book with North Riverside Public Library, and stay […]
Learn about nature through sensory experiences, stories and artmaking. Ages 2-5 w/adult.
Let the evening sky set the mood for Qigong, a series of […]
Join us for an evening designed to empower, connect and inspire us. […]
Join us from 9:30 am to 12 pm to investigate fish habitats, […]
Seniors Enjoying Nature Inside/Outside Rain or Shine! Strengthen your connection to nature […]
Walk & Talk Hikes are for the curious mind who wants to […]
Led by Wandering Paths Founder and Flower Farmer Navraaz Kaur Basati, join […]
1.5-hour workshop to learn basic camping skills like setting up a tent, […]
Enjoy the lingering daylight with stories, songs and s’mores around the campfire. […]
Join us for a short, slow-paced 0.3-mile walk along our ADA-accessible Pines […]
Free fishing derby, nature play, animal encounters and more! Enjoy local food […]
Join us for a brief presentation and create your own masterpiece using […]
Join us as we Remove Invasive Plants with bow saws or loppers. Tools […]
Immerse yourself in the beauty of Beaubien Woods as we celebrate the […]
Unleash your creativity! Learn basic techniques in shaping and decorating unique pieces […]
Reconnect with nature. Relaxing mindfulness and meditative practices will be led during […]
Join us at feeding time to learn about our outdoor ambassador animals […]
Help us restore our natural communities of woodland and prairie. Gloves, tools […]
Visit with banders to learn about this scientific method used to study […]
Pick up a treasure map then decode the clues along the trails […]
Join a guided walk to learn about the diverse relations and anatomy […]
Nearly all 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.
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Please contact Experience.Nature@cookcountyil.gov or 708-771-1573 about accommodations for specific camping and outdoor recreation activities.