Wee Wonders
Sand Ridge Nature Center • South Holland, IL 60473Learn about nature through music, stories, and artmaking. Ages 2-5 w/adult. Jun 9: Cicadas! Jun 12: Cicadas! Jul 10: Snakes! […]
Learn about nature through music, stories, and artmaking. Ages 2-5 w/adult. Jun 9: Cicadas! Jun 12: Cicadas! Jul 10: Snakes! […]
Spend a day investigating fish and their habitat, creating fish crafts and learning how to cast. On the second day, […]
Learn about the once-in-a-lifetime double-brood cicada emergence and participate in cicada-themed activities.
The whole family is invited for a day of outdoor fun! Free fishing derby, tree climb, nature play, animal encounters, […]
Celebrate the biggest party in 17 years! Make some noise with Brood XIII as you enjoy scheduled walks, presentations, exhibits, […]
Join us at feeding time to learn about our outdoor ambassador animals and their habits.
Experience periodic cicadas through sound, sight and touch on a guided walk.
Join us at feeding time to learn about our outdoor ambassador animals and their habits.
Discover the plants and animals of the preserves through exploration, games and crafts. Ages 7-11. Registration opens April 6 at […]
Stop by the visitor center to learn about animals from the residents of Misericordia - Heart of Mercy.
Don't be Rude, It's A Brood: Cicadas Connect to nature through fun inquiry-based activities. Different theme/activities each month. Drop in.
The time has finally come to celebrate the emergence of the 17-year cicadas! Join us on the summer solstice as […]
Join us at feeding time to learn about our outdoor ambassador animals and their habits.
Discover tiny creatures in our ponds.
A program all about snakes.
Join us at feeding time to learn about our outdoor ambassador animals and their habits.
Children ages 10-11 will explore the outdoors through fishing, birdwatching, insect discovery, treasure hunts and hands-on animal encounters. Snacks included. […]
Stop by the visitor center to learn about animals from the residents of Misericordia - Heart of Mercy.
Watch and learn about the glowing insects of twilight on a guided stroll.
Spend a day investigating fish and their habitat, creating fish crafts and learning how to cast. On the second day, […]
Are you afraid of snakes? Overcome your phobia by gaining a healthy understanding of these misunderstood reptiles.
Join us at feeding time to learn about our outdoor ambassador animals and their habits.
Visit our beehives and meet the beekeepers to learn about bees, pollination, and honey.
Learn more about our flighted ambassador animals and discover their unique adaptations.
Join us at feeding time to learn about our outdoor ambassador animals and their habits.
Stop by the visitor center to learn about animals from the residents of Misericordia - Heart of Mercy.
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.
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Please contact Experience.Nature@cookcountyil.gov or 708-771-1573 about accommodations for specific camping and outdoor recreation activities.