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Little Red Schoolhouse Nature Center • Willow Springs, IL 60480Seniors Enjoying Nature Inside/Outside Rain or Shine! Ages 55 & up.
Seniors Enjoying Nature Inside/Outside Rain or Shine! Ages 55 & up.
Follow a short trail and read a posted children’s nature story. Then pick up an activity bag with a craft […]
Learn why frogs communicate while walking along wetlands.
Join us for activities dedicated to our feathered neighbors! Bird Walk: 8 am Little Sit: 10 am Bird Feeder Craft: […]
Celebrate migrating birds on guided bird walks. All birding levels welcomed; binoculars available to lend.
Join us in search of migrating birds. Bring binoculars; limited pairs to lend.
Join us for a “before hours” walk to experience the dawning of a new day.
Join us for a guided walk to learn how to identify birds and appreciate their ecological significance. Binoculars available for […]
Join us for a walk in the woodland.
Enjoy a hike to look for wildflowers while learning how to identify these ephemeral beauties.
Learn about spring woodland wildflowers on a casual walk.
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.
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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Sign UpThe 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.