Walk and Talk
Oak Forest Heritage Preserve-East • Oak Forest, IL 60452Walk & Talk Hikes are for the curious mind who wants to know more about the Forest Preserves and natural […]
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Events in Southwest Cook County
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Southwest Cook County
Camping For All
Camp Bullfrog Lake • Willow Springs, IL 60480Enjoy cycling, climbing, kayaking and camping while you explore beautiful Camp Bullfrog Lake in this program specially designed for individuals […]
Free
Drop In Bird Banding
Sagawau Environmental Learning Center • Lemont, IL 60439Banding at Sagawau is in its 27th year. See birds up close while learning about this scientific method.
Free
“Check Out” Nature
Swallow Cliff Woods-North • Cook County, IL 60464 (near Palos Park)Explore nature by checking out some of our gear. We will answer questions, give trail recommendations, maps, and more.
Free
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.
Nature is a Resource
Sagawau Environmental Learning Center • Lemont, IL 60439An invitation to discuss how after-school programs and nature intersect. Presented with the Illinois Afterschool Network and geared for Out […]
Free
Ecological Restoration Weekend
Sagawau Environmental Learning Center • Lemont, IL 60439Enjoy the fresh air and put your muscles to work by helping to restore habitat. Equipment provided.
Free
Party for the Preserves: Go Green
Little Red Schoolhouse Nature Center • Willow Springs, IL 60480Celebrate National Public Lands Day by enjoying a nature walk and learning about the importance of green spaces.
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MOVED: Party for the Preserves
Camp Sullivan • Oak Forest, IL 60452Moved to Camp Sullivan due to inclement weather. Celebrate National Public Lands Day with us through live music, food vendors […]
Free
Ecological Restoration Weekend
Sagawau Environmental Learning Center • Lemont, IL 60439Enjoy the fresh air and put your muscles to work by helping to restore habitat. Equipment provided.
Free
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 & make discoveries in the natural world. Ages […]
Free
Qigong Under the Dark Sky
Little Red Schoolhouse Nature Center • Willow Springs, IL 60480Learn Qigong, a series of slow flowing movements and deep measured breaths, then walk in an Urban Night Sky Place.
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