Southwest Cook County
Events
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Autumn Antlers: The Science of the Rut
Sagawau Environmental Learning Center • Lemont, IL 60439Learn the biology and behavior of one of Illinois’ most iconic mammals: the white-tailed deer. Discover how the fall breeding season, known as the rut, […]
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Cheers to Nature
Swallow Cliff Woods-North • Cook County, IL 60464 (near Palos Park)BYOB and enjoy a relaxing evening with a naturalist as they discuss current topics about the environment. Ages 21 & up.
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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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Thankful for the Dark Sky
Little Red Schoolhouse Nature Center • Willow Springs, IL 60480Stroll beneath the dark sky and offer gratitude to Mother Nature for this beautiful experience during a 2-mile hike.
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Woodworking with Invasives
Swallow Cliff Woods-North • Cook County, IL 60464 (near Palos Park)Build your own walking stick using buckthorn, an invasive species. Ages 12 & up.
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Feeding Time
Little Red Schoolhouse Nature Center • Willow Springs, IL 60480Discover the diets and habitats of our ambassador animals and watch an engaging feeding demonstration.
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Going for Galls
Sagawau Environmental Learning Center • Lemont, IL 60439For gall-building insects, home is where you make it. Join us for a survey of these cryptic insects.
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Native American Heritage Month: INHABITANTS Documentary Viewing
Sagawau Environmental Learning Center • Lemont, IL 60439INHABITANTS follows five Native American tribes across deserts, coastlines, forests and prairies as they restore their traditional land management practices.
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Canceled Seasonal Fun with Go Ape!
Little Red Schoolhouse Nature Center • Willow Springs, IL 60480Join Go Ape! for a fun filled afternoon of seasonal activities. The program will kick-off with circle time, followed by various table-top activities.
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Serenity Hike Under the Full Moon
Little Red Schoolhouse Nature Center • Willow Springs, IL 60480Hike 2 miles under the glow of the rising Cold Moon within the tranquil expanse of the world's largest Urban Night Sky Place. Subject to […]
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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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Hibernation Day
Swallow Cliff Woods-North • Cook County, IL 60464 (near Palos Park)Learn about how animals survive winter through activities and den building. Drop in.
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Fire Basics
Little Red Schoolhouse Nature Center • Willow Springs, IL 60480Spark your outdoor spirit! Explore fire-building basics and campfire styles, plus enjoy s’mores and cocoa. BYO mug!
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Cross-Country Ski Seminar
Sagawau Environmental Learning Center • Lemont, IL 60439Learn the basics of cross-country ski equipment and how to prepare for your first cross-country skiing experience.
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Wax Clinic
Sagawau Environmental Learning Center • Lemont, IL 60439Learn how simple it is to care for your skis and discuss ski maintenance for waxable and waxless skis.
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Life in Winter Hike
Spears Woods • Cook County, IL 60480 (near Willow Springs)Learn how life in the forest slows down but continues during the winter on a guided walk. 2.5 miles.
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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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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 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 […]
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S’mores Party
FeaturedSwallow Cliff Woods-North • Cook County, IL 60464 (near Palos Park)Make tasty treats around a campfire. Activities (weather-dependent) include crafts, a story trail, animal artifacts, sledding, snowshoeing and more. Drop in.
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Wax Clinic
Sagawau Environmental Learning Center • Lemont, IL 60439Learn how simple it is to care for your skis and discuss ski maintenance for waxable and waxless skis.
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Canceled Sunrise Hike
Little Red Schoolhouse Nature Center • Willow Springs, IL 60480Join us for an early morning hike to witness the beauty of a new day.
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Cross-Country Ski Seminar
Sagawau Environmental Learning Center • Lemont, IL 60439Learn the basics of cross-country ski equipment and how to prepare for your first cross-country skiing experience.
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Woodpecker Walk
Spears Woods • Cook County, IL 60480 (near Willow Springs)Search for woodpeckers and learn about their role in our local ecosystems with a naturalist. Binoculars available for loan.
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