Southwest Cook County
Events
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Winter Open Climb
Camp Sullivan • Oak Forest, IL 60452Scale 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 -
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.
$20 – $30 • Registration Required -
Restoration Workday
Sagawau Environmental Learning Center • Lemont, IL 60439Join naturalists as we help restore our ecosystems by removing invasive species. Equipment provided. Ages 12 & up.
Free • Registration Required -
Fireside Mosaics
Swallow Cliff Woods-North • Cook County, IL 60464 (near Palos Park)Join us around an indoor fire to create your own mosaic piece. Supplies provided. Hosted at Swallow Cliff Woods Pavilion. Registration required.
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Black History Month Exhibit
Sagawau Environmental Learning Center • Lemont, IL 60439Learn about African Americans who ski and challenges they face in winter sports.
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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.
$20 – $30 • Registration Required -
Moonlight Ski
Sagawau Environmental Learning Center • Lemont, IL 60439Ski by the light of the full moon. Ski rentals limited. Reservations required via SignUpGenius, available the Sunday before. Skiers with their own equipment must […]
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Canceled Moonlight Hike
Sagawau Environmental Learning Center • Lemont, IL 60439Hike by the light of the full moon.
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Winter Open Climb
Camp Sullivan • Oak Forest, IL 60452Scale 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 -
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.
$20 – $30 • Registration Required -
Winter Trails and Camp Fire Details
Camp Sullivan • Oak Forest, IL 60452Enjoy a short hike, watch a campfire building demo, and relax on the fireside with hot beverages and s’mores.
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Black History Month Kickoff-Drop-in
Little Red Schoolhouse Nature Center • Willow Springs, IL 60480Discover the voice behind America Outdoors! Join us for a brief viewing and explore the work of writer, conservationist, and storyteller, Baratunde Thurston. Refreshments will […]
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Extreme Winter Weather
Sagawau Environmental Learning Center • Lemont, IL 60439What causes the extreme, cold temperatures during the winter? Stay warm inside while learning about these weather events.
Free • Registration Required -
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.
$20 – $30 • Registration Required -
Lunar New Year
FeaturedLittle Red Schoolhouse Nature Center • Willow Springs, IL 60480Embrace the promise of luck and prosperity in 2026 by honoring the Year of the Horse through festive activities, hands-on crafts, and lively performances.
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Coyote
Sagawau Environmental Learning Center • Lemont, IL 60439Learn the facts and myths about the urban population of this popular canine. Ages 14 & up.
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Everyone in Nature
Little Red Schoolhouse Nature Center • Willow Springs, IL 60480Join us for a sensory class where individuals with disabilities and homeschoolers can learn about nature. Participants must be with an adult.
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Sunprinting Workshop
Palos Park Woods-North • Cook County, IL 60464 (near Palos Park)Use the sun to make a one-of-a-kind print. Supplies provided. Drop-in.
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Winter Open Climb
Camp Sullivan • Oak Forest, IL 60452Scale 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 -
Crafternoon: Paint and Sip Hot Chocolate
Camp Sullivan • Oak Forest, IL 60452Paint and sip a cup of hot chocolate. Supplies provided. All ages. 11 am to 12 pm - Guided Watercolor Painting: Join Catherine Hu, a […]
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Sunrise Hike
Sagawau Environmental Learning Center • Lemont, IL 60439Join a naturalist to experience the stillness and peace of a winter sunrise. Ages 18 & up.
Free • Registration Required -
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.
$20 – $30 • Registration Required -
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 […]
Free • Registration Required -
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.
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