Southwest Cook County
Events
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Wild About Play-Drop-in
Little Red Schoolhouse Nature Center • Willow Springs, IL 60480Ready to craft, create, and unleash your wild side? Swing by and take on the challenge: design enrichment items that'll spark joy for our amazing […]
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Beginner Cross-Country Ski Lessons (Snow Dependent)
Sagawau Environmental Learning Center • Lemont, IL 60439Learn to ski with a certified Professional Ski Instructor of America. Ages 12 & up.
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Blood Moon Rising: A Lunar Eclipse Night
Little Red Schoolhouse Nature Center • Willow Springs, IL 60480Experience the awe of a total lunar eclipse and watch Earth’s shadow dance across the moon in a breathtaking celestial display. Afterwards, stay for a […]
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Sunrise Walk
Little Red Schoolhouse Nature Center • Willow Springs, IL 60480Step into the quiet stillness of early morning and join us for a before-hours walk to witness the beauty of a new day unfolding. Gates […]
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Everyone in Nature
Little Red Schoolhouse Nature Center • Willow Springs, IL 60480Join a sensory class where individuals with disabilities and homeschoolers can learn about nature. Participants must be with an adult.
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Fitness Hike
Country Lane Woods • Cook County, IL 60480 (near Willow Springs)Fitness Hikes are for those looking to get some exercise outdoors. Fitness hikes are faster paced with little to no stopping or interpretation. 5 miles.
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S.E.N.I.O.R.S.
Little Red Schoolhouse Nature Center • Willow Springs, IL 60480Seniors Enjoying Nature Inside/Outside Rain or Shine! Seniors can deepen their connection to the outdoors with fresh, engaging nature programs offered each month. Ages 55 […]
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Fitness Hike
Vollmer Road Grove • Cook County, IL 60478 (near Country Club Hills)Fitness Hikes are for those looking to get some exercise outdoors. Fitness hikes are faster paced with little to no stopping or interpretation. 3.2 miles.
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R.I.P. Stewardship
Little Red Schoolhouse Nature Center • Willow Springs, IL 60480Help us restore native habitats - Remove Invasive Plants with bow saws or loppers. Tools, gloves & snack provided. Closed toed shoes & long pants […]
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Nature Walk – Women’s History Month
Sagawau Environmental Learning Center • Lemont, IL 60439Enjoy a spring walk while learning about women who made an impact in nature conservation.
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Nature Walk
Sagawau Environmental Learning Center • Lemont, IL 60439Enjoy a spring walk along the trails.
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Houseplant 911
Little Red Schoolhouse Nature Center • Willow Springs, IL 60480Learn care tips, beginner basics and how to choose your flora friends.
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Waterfowl Watch
McGinnis Slough • Orland Park, IL 60462Join us as we peer through a spotting scope to watch and identify waterfowl. Ages 14 & up.
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Sun and Moon Share the Sky
Little Red Schoolhouse Nature Center • Willow Springs, IL 60480Join La Grange Park Public Library for story time and crafts while learning about the spring equinox. Ages 2-6 w/ adult.
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Baffling Brown Birds
Sagawau Environmental Learning Center • Lemont, IL 60439Learn how to identify sparrows of the Chicago region with an indoor presentation followed by a bird walk. Ages 16 & up.
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Printmaking Workshop
Swallow Cliff Woods-North • Cook County, IL 60464 (near Palos Park)Learn how to carve your own linoblock stamp. Materials provided. Ages 12 & up.
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Spring’s First Blooms
Little Red Schoolhouse Nature Center • Willow Springs, IL 60480Create your own pressed flower field guide and learn about spring’s first blooms.
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World Water Day
Sagawau Environmental Learning Center • Lemont, IL 60439Celebrate World Water Day with an indoor presentation and discussion on water rights and ethics.
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Waterfowl Watch
McGinnis Slough • Orland Park, IL 60462Join us as we peer through a spotting scope to watch and identify waterfowl. Ages 14 & up.
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Walk & Talk
Red Gate 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 areas. These hikes will be […]
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Nature Illustration Workshop
Swallow Cliff Woods-North • Cook County, IL 60464 (near Palos Park)Guided nature illustrations class for all levels. Supplies provided.
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Nature’s Art Box
Little Red Schoolhouse Nature Center • Willow Springs, IL 60480Explore the wild side of creativity! Kids ages 3–6 with an adult can enjoy hands-on nature-inspired art and activities. Supplies provided.
Free • Registration Required
