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  • a group of volunteers at Wampum Lake. Photo by Xochitl Lopez.

    R.I.P. Stewardship

    R.I.P. Stewardship
    Little Red Schoolhouse Nature Center • Willow Springs, IL 60480

    Help us restore native habitats - Remove Invasive Plants with bow saws or loppers. Tools, gloves & snack provided. Closed toed shoes & long pants […]

    Free • Registration Required
  • two American goldfinches on a branch with snow falling

    Animal Courtship Walk

    Spears Woods • Cook County, IL 60480 (near Willow Springs)

    Love is in the air! Hike with a naturalist and learn how animals express their love and attraction. 2.5 miles.

    Free

  • Sunrise Hike

    Sunrise Hike
    Little Red Schoolhouse Nature Center • Willow Springs, IL 60480

    Join us for an early morning hike to witness the beauty of a new day.

    Free • Registration Required
  • A group hiking in the snow nearby Little Red Schoolhouse Nature Center.

    Naturalist’s Choice

    Sagawau Environmental Learning Center • Lemont, IL 60439

    Join a naturalist as we see what mother nature has on display.

    Free • Registration Required
  • A group of children skiing together in the snow.

    Birkie Week (Snow Dependent)

    Sagawau Environmental Learning Center • Lemont, IL 60439

    Ski with wood skis and wool knickers to win a prize. Answer daily trivia about the Birkebeiner Ski Race.

    Free
  • A close-up of a person carving wood at a crafting event.

    Woodworking for Your Garden

    Swallow Cliff Woods-North • Cook County, IL 60464 (near Palos Park)

    Create your own bat box or bee house for your garden! Supplies included. Hosted at Swallow Cliff Woods Pavilion. Waitlist available.

    Free • Registration Closed
  • The visitors center at the Little Red Schoolhouse Nature Center

    Night Owl

    Little Red Schoolhouse Nature Center • Willow Springs, IL 60480

    Venture into the woods under the magic of a new moon and join us as we tune our senses to the nighttime world of owls.

    Free • Registration Required
  • a trail sign with people in the background at Little Red Schoolhouse Nature Center

    S.E.N.I.O.R.S.

    S.E.N.I.O.R.S.
    Little Red Schoolhouse Nature Center • Willow Springs, IL 60480

    Seniors 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 […]

    Free
  • the indoor climbing wall at Camp Sullivan

    Winter Open Climb

    Winter Open Climb
    Camp Sullivan • Oak Forest, IL 60452

    Scale Camp Sullivan's indoor climbing wall! Participants must weigh over 40 lbs. Adult supervision and waiver required. Accessible equipment available. Open 4 to 8 pm.

    Free • Registration Required
  • Swallow Cliff Pavilion building

    Black History Month Celebration: Poetry

    Swallow Cliff Woods-North • Cook County, IL 60464 (near Palos Park)

    Enjoy live poetry readings and learn about Chicagoland black poets. Hosted at Swallow Cliff Woods Pavilion. Presented with Chicagoland Poets & Patrons.

    Free
  • a group of people walking on a trail covered by snow

    Cold Case-Drop-in

    Little Red Schoolhouse Nature Center • Willow Springs, IL 60480

    Take a self-guided walk to examine clues and investigate the mystery of an environmental crime scene on the nature center grounds.

    Free
  • A Forest Preserves staff member sharing migratory bird information with visitors.

    Winter ‘Brr’ding

    Sagawau Environmental Learning Center • Lemont, IL 60439

    Enjoy an indoor presentation where we talk about winter and the irruptive bird species. Ages 16 & up.

    Free • Registration Required
  • A group of volunteers gathered at Kickapoo Woods, smiling, for a photo

    Restoration Workday

    Restoration Workday
    Sagawau Environmental Learning Center • Lemont, IL 60439

    Join naturalists as we help restore our ecosystems by removing invasive species. Equipment provided. Ages 12 & up.

    Free • Registration Required

  • Canceled Yoga

    Little Red Schoolhouse Nature Center • Willow Springs, IL 60480

    Bring a yoga mat/towel. Ages 18 & up.

    Free
  • a person using string, nails and a slice of tree trunk to make art at Rolling Knolls Pavilion

    Nature’s Art Box

    Nature’s Art Box
    Little Red Schoolhouse Nature Center • Willow Springs, IL 60480

    Explore 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
  • the indoor climbing wall at Camp Sullivan

    Winter Open Climb

    Winter Open Climb
    Camp Sullivan • Oak Forest, IL 60452

    Scale Camp Sullivan's indoor climbing wall! Participants must weigh over 40 lbs. Adult supervision and waiver required. Accessible equipment available. Open 4 to 8 pm.

    Free • Registration Required

  • Sunrise Stroll

    Spears Woods • Cook County, IL 60480 (near Willow Springs)

    Join us for a stroll through the Forest Preserves at sunrise. 2.5 miles.

    Free
  • A group of volunteers gathered at Kickapoo Woods, smiling, for a photo

    Restoration Workday

    Restoration Workday
    Sagawau Environmental Learning Center • Lemont, IL 60439

    Join naturalists as we help restore our ecosystems by removing invasive species. Equipment provided. Ages 12 & up.

    Free • Registration Required
  • Seed collecting bags showcasing various different seed types.

    Conservation @ Home: Seed Swap & Plant Exchange

    Swallow Cliff Woods-North • Cook County, IL 60464 (near Palos Park)

    Bring and/or take some seeds and plants home at this free swap. Experts available for advice. Hosted at Swallow Cliff Woods Pavilion.

    Free