Fall Color Walk

Little Red Schoolhouse Nature Center • Willow Springs, IL 60480

Learn why trees drop their leaves and the cause of leaf color change.

Spooky Shuffle 5k/10k

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

In partnership with the Village of Palos Park, this 5k/10k trail race takes you through the forest preserves.

“The Magic Stump” Film Screening

Sagawau Environmental Learning Center • Lemont, IL 60439

“The Magic Stump” is a documentary short that tells the story of an Illinois tree stump that’s attracted a phenomenal […]

Camping 101

Camp Bullfrog Lake • Willow Springs, IL 60480

Join us for a workshop covering basic camping skills. All ages.

Evening at a Nature Center: Teen Exploration Day

Little Red Schoolhouse Nature Center • Willow Springs, IL 60480

Observe the ambassador animals, hike a trail, and warm up by a fire with hot chocolate. Ages 13 & up.

Día de los Muertos

Little Red Schoolhouse Nature Center • Willow Springs, IL 60480

In celebration of Día de los Muertos, stop inside to learn about Mesoamerican tradition and view our alter dedicated to […]

ENTICE workshop: Coyote Track

Sagawau Environmental Learning Center • Lemont, IL 60439

In partnership with the Illinois Department of Natural Resources, this workshop will focus on coyote ecology and behavior related to […]

Birds in Autumn

Little Red Schoolhouse Nature Center • Willow Springs, IL 60480

Visit the bird feeding stations and hike along a nature trail to observe birds during the fall season.

Book Discussion: “Braiding Sweetgrass”

Sagawau Environmental Learning Center • Lemont, IL 60439

Join us for a book discussion about “Braiding Sweetgrass” by Robin Wall Kimmerer.

Queen Quest

Sagawau Environmental Learning Center • Lemont, IL 60439

Where do bumble bee queens overwinter? Join us on a search for dormant queens.

Crafternoon

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

Let nature inspire your creativity. Join in on various nature-themed arts and crafts projects. Hosted at Swallow Cliff Woods Pavilion.