Woodworking with Invasives
Swallow Cliff Woods-North • Cook County, IL 60464 (near Palos Park)Build your own walking stick using buckthorn, an invasive species. Please bring your own work gloves. Ages 12 & up. […]
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Backcountry Navigation with a Map and Compass
Camp Bullfrog Lake • Willow Springs, IL 60480Presented by REI. During this class, our instructors will help you understand a topographic map, the proper use of your […]
Fossil Lab
Sagawau Environmental Learning Center • Lemont, IL 60439Have you ever wondered how paleontologists study fossils? Visit our lab as we break down features of invertebrate fossils. Weather […]
Resident Raptors
Little Red Schoolhouse Nature Center • Willow Springs, IL 60480Learn about the natural and individual histories and husbandry of our ambassador raptors.
Birkie Week
Sagawau Environmental Learning Center • Lemont, IL 60439Ski with wood skis and wool knickers to win a prize. Test your knowledge of the Birkebeiner Ski Race, answer […]
Photography Walk
Spears Woods • Cook County, IL 60480 (near Willow Springs)Join a naturalist for a walk around Spears Woods on a quest to capture some magical winter photos.
Winter Pop-Up Fun
Cherry Hill Woods • Cook County, IL 60464 (near Palos Park)Check out a pair of our snowshoes, help with litter pickup, warm up by a fire, and play in the […]
Ambassador Animals
Little Red Schoolhouse Nature Center • Willow Springs, IL 60480Learn what, why and how staff feed the animal ambassadors at the nature center.
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. Ages 4 & up w/adult.
R.I.P. Stewardship
Little Red Schoolhouse Nature Center • Willow Springs, IL 60480Join us as we Remove Invasive Plants with bow saws or loppers. Supplies provided. Age 17 and up w/adult.
Sunrise Walks
Little Red Schoolhouse Nature Center • Willow Springs, IL 60480Join us for a “before hours” walk to experience the dawning of a new day.
National Girl Scout Birthday Evening Walk
Little Red Schoolhouse Nature Center • Willow Springs, IL 60480Enjoy an evening walk through the woods. Open to all levels of Girl Scout Troops.