Reptile Exploration Camp
Little Red Schoolhouse Nature Center • Willow Springs, IL 60480Children ages 7-8 will discover the fascinating world of native snakes and turtles through up-close encounters, participate in field investigations […]
$50
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Fridays in the Field
Little Red Schoolhouse Nature Center • Willow Springs, IL 60480University of Illinois Extension Certified Master Naturalists will connect visitors with nature through inquiry-based activities. Jul 12 – Grasshoppers Jul […]
Free
Make Hummingbirds Happy
Sagawau Environmental Learning Center • Lemont, IL 60439Invite hummingbirds to your garden. We’ll discuss gardening tips, feeding, pest control and answer your questions.
Free
Cicadas: Teen Exploration Day
Little Red Schoolhouse Nature Center • Willow Springs, IL 60480Teens will explore the world of the cicadas. Ages 13 & up.
Free
Walk & Talk Hike
Wolf Road Woods • Cook County, IL 60480 (near Willow Springs)Walk & Talk Hikes are for the curious mind who wants to know more about the Forest Preserves and natural […]
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, and make discoveries in the natural world. Ages […]
Free
Night Sky Walk
Little Red Schoolhouse Nature Center • Willow Springs, IL 60480Enjoy an evening walk in the largest Urban Night Sky Place in the world.
Free
Fridays in the Field
Little Red Schoolhouse Nature Center • Willow Springs, IL 60480University of Illinois Extension Certified Master Naturalists will connect visitors with nature through inquiry-based activities. Jul 12 – Grasshoppers Jul […]
Free
R.I.P. Stewardship
Little Red Schoolhouse Nature Center • Willow Springs, IL 60480Join us as we Remove Invasive Plants with bow saws or loppers. Tools, gloves and a snack provided. Closed toed shoes and long […]
Free
The Jewels of Mexico
Sagawau Environmental Learning Center • Lemont, IL 60439Did you know there are over 50 species of hummingbirds in Mexico? An indoor presentation about hummingbirds’ legend and cultural […]
Free
Sunrise Walk
Little Red Schoolhouse Nature Center • Willow Springs, IL 60480Join us for a “before hours” walk to experience the dawning of a new day.
Free
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Teen Exploration Days
Teen Exploration Day: Archery
Bremen Grove • Cook County, IL 60477 (near Tinley Park)Designed for all teens. Receive instruction from certified staff and try your hand at archery.
Free
Nature Discovery Day
Swallow Cliff Woods-North • Cook County, IL 60464 (near Palos Park)Drop in for a fun afternoon of kids’ yoga, guided walks, art making, kite flying and more.
Free
Fridays in the Field
Little Red Schoolhouse Nature Center • Willow Springs, IL 60480University of Illinois Extension Certified Master Naturalists will connect visitors with nature through inquiry-based activities. Jul 12 – Grasshoppers Jul […]
Free
Summer Shakeout
Orland Grassland South • Cook County, IL 60467 (near Orland Park)Enjoy a 1.6-mile walk or run through the prairie.
Free
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Hummingbird Fest
Sagawau Environmental Learning Center • Lemont, IL 60439Join us for activities, viewing, and demos of how the birds are banded for tracking and research purposes.
Free
Walk & Talk Hike
St. Mihiel Woods-East • Cook County, IL 60477 (near Tinley Park)Walk & Talk Hikes are for the curious mind who wants to know more about the Forest Preserves and natural […]
Free
Nature’s Art Box
Little Red Schoolhouse Nature Center • Willow Springs, IL 60480Come join us for a nature-based art activity. Ages 3-6 w/adult
Free
Telescope Party
Swallow Cliff Woods-South • Cook County, IL 60464 (near Palos Park)Calling all amateur astronomers and night sky enthusiasts! Bring your telescope or use one of ours for an evening of […]
Free
Fridays in the Field
Little Red Schoolhouse Nature Center • Willow Springs, IL 60480University of Illinois Extension Certified Master Naturalists will connect visitors with nature through inquiry-based activities. Jul 12 – Grasshoppers Jul […]
Free
Hummingbird Patrol
Sagawau Environmental Learning Center • Lemont, IL 60439Walk away from the feeders and watch hummingbirds with staff in some of their other favorite spots at Sagawau.
Free
CAMBr Meltdown
Pulaski Woods • Cook County, IL 60480 (near Willow Springs)The Palos Meltdown is Chicagoland’s premier mountain bike event, with racing for all ages and abilities. Free for spectators. More […]
Free – $25
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
Walk & Talk Hike
Spears Woods • Cook County, IL 60480 (near Willow Springs)Walk & Talk Hikes are for the curious mind who wants to know more about the Forest Preserves and natural […]
Free
Canceled Fridays in the Field
Little Red Schoolhouse Nature Center • Willow Springs, IL 60480University of Illinois Extension Certified Master Naturalists will connect visitors with nature through inquiry-based activities. Jul 12 – Grasshoppers Jul […]
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
Raptors
Little Red Schoolhouse Nature Center • Willow Springs, IL 60480Learn about birds of prey and how staff care for our ambassador raptors.
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
“The Passenger Pigeon’s Flight to Extinction” Film Screening
Sagawau Environmental Learning Center • Lemont, IL 60439Join naturalist and author Joel Greenberg to view and discuss this film as we struggle to maintain the biodiversity and […]
Free