Cicada Sensory Walk
Sagawau Environmental Learning Center • Lemont, IL 60439Experience periodic cicadas through sound, sight and touch on a guided walk.
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Canceled Bird Banding
Sagawau Environmental Learning Center • Lemont, IL 60439Join us for an evening of tagging and releasing to learn about our birds.
Canceled Solstice & Cicada Walk
Little Red Schoolhouse Nature Center • Willow Springs, IL 60480The time has finally come to celebrate the emergence of the 17-year cicadas! Join us on the summer solstice as […]
Learn to Fly Fish: Basics Class
Palos Park Village Green • Palos Park, IL 60464Introductory class on fly fishing. Includes basic casting instruction followed by classroom time to go over gear, rigging, knots, flies […]
The Unseen Prairie
Sagawau Environmental Learning Center • Lemont, IL 60439Join us for a walk to take a closer look at Sagawau’s tallgrass prairie. Sweep Netting: Saturday, Jun 22 Pollinators: […]
Free
Forest Photography
Little Red Schoolhouse Nature Center • Willow Springs, IL 60480Use your camera to observe nature on a guided photography walk. All levels and camera types. Ages 13 & up.
Camping 101: Overnight!
Camp Bullfrog Lake • Willow Springs, IL 60480Part workshop, part campout! Learn camping skills, then spend the night.
$50
The Unseen Prairie
Sagawau Environmental Learning Center • Lemont, IL 60439Join us for a walk to take a closer look at Sagawau’s tallgrass prairie. Sweep Netting: Saturday, Jun 22 Pollinators: […]
Free
Cub Scout Adventure Series
Little Red Schoolhouse Nature Center • Willow Springs, IL 60480A nature-related scout adventure will be offered and achieved. Jun 23: Wolf Level Jul 28: Bear Level Aug 25: Webelos […]
Free
Nature Discovery Field Camp
Little Red Schoolhouse Nature Center • Willow Springs, IL 60480Children ages 10-11 will explore the outdoors through fishing, birdwatching, insect discovery, treasure hunts and hands-on animal encounters. Snacks included. […]
$50
Walk & Talk Hike
Teason’s Woods • Cook County, IL 60464 (near Palos Park)Walk & Talk Hikes are for the curious mind who wants to know more about the Forest Preserves and natural […]
Archery
Cherry Hill Woods • Cook County, IL 60464 (near Palos Park)Equipment provided. Ages 10 & up.
Free
Restoration Stewardship Weekend
Sagawau Environmental Learning Center • Lemont, IL 60439Enjoy the fresh air and put your muscles to work as you restore ecosystems. Tools and safety gear provided. Age […]
Free
Ophidiophobia
Little Red Schoolhouse Nature Center • Willow Springs, IL 60480Are you afraid of snakes? Overcome your phobia by gaining a healthy understanding of these misunderstood reptiles.
Free
Restoration Stewardship Weekend
Sagawau Environmental Learning Center • Lemont, IL 60439Enjoy the fresh air and put your muscles to work as you restore ecosystems. Tools and safety gear provided. Age […]
Free
Intro to Mountain Biking
Wolf Road Woods • Cook County, IL 60480 (near Willow Springs)Learn and practice riding techniques, including body and pedal position, shifting, braking, climbing, descending, and navigating minor obstacles on the […]
Free