Southwest Cook County
Events
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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.
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Natural Garland Workshop
Palos Park Woods-North • Cook County, IL 60464 (near Palos Park)Create your own natural garland around a campfire. Supplies provided. Drop in. Grove 1.
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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.
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Conserving Birds, One Cup at a Time
Little Red Schoolhouse Nature Center • Willow Springs, IL 60480Learn about the Smithsonian’s Bird Friendly Coffee program and how shade grown coffee benefits bird populations. Bird-friendly coffee provided.
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Clear the Trails
Sagawau Environmental Learning Center • Lemont, IL 60439You can’t make snow, but you can help brush back trails to get them ski ready! Ages 16 & up.
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Fitness Hike
Orland Grassland • Cook County, IL 60467 (near Orland Park)Fitness Hikes are for those looking to get some exercise outdoors. Fitness hikes will be faster paced with little to no stopping or interpretation. 5 […]
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Clear the Trails
Sagawau Environmental Learning Center • Lemont, IL 60439You can’t make snow, but you can help brush back trails to get them ski ready! Ages 16 & up.
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Winter Solstice Celebration
Little Red Schoolhouse Nature Center • Willow Springs, IL 60480Connect with nature on the longest night of the year! Celebrate the Winter Solstice with a cracklin’ bonfire and enjoy complimentary s'mores and hot cocoa. […]
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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.
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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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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.
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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 -
Hygge Hangout
Little Red Schoolhouse Nature Center • Willow Springs, IL 60480Join a cozy, indoor community filled with activities, games and refreshments. Inspired by the Danish practice of Hygge.
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Winter Owl Hike
Palos Park Woods-North • Cook County, IL 60464 (near Palos Park)Be on the prowl for owls during this night hike in the woods. 3 miles.
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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 -
Hygge Hangout
Little Red Schoolhouse Nature Center • Willow Springs, IL 60480Join a cozy, indoor community filled with activities, games and refreshments. Inspired by the Danish practice of Hygge.
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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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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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Walk & Talk: Winter Tree ID
Palos Park Woods-North • Cook County, IL 60464 (near Palos Park)Walk & Talk Hikes are for the curious mind who wants to know more about the Forest Preserves and natural areas. These walks will be […]
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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.
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Canceled Sunrise Hike
Sagawau Environmental Learning Center • Lemont, IL 60439Join a naturalist to experience the stillness and peace of a winter sunrise. Ages 18 & up.
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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 -
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
