Evening at a Nature Center: Teen Exploration Day
Little Red Schoolhouse Nature Center • Willow Springs, IL 60480Observe the ambassador animals, hike a trail, and warm up by a fire with hot chocolate. Ages 13 & up.
Observe the ambassador animals, hike a trail, and warm up by a fire with hot chocolate. Ages 13 & up.
In celebration of Día de los Muertos, stop inside to learn about Mesoamerican tradition and view our alter dedicated to […]
In partnership with the Illinois Department of Natural Resources, this workshop will focus on coyote ecology and behavior related to […]
Visit the bird feeding stations and hike along a nature trail to observe birds during the fall season.
“Monty and Rose 2: The World of Monty and Rose” is a feature-length documentary that tells the story of the […]
Join us for a book discussion about “Braiding Sweetgrass” by Robin Wall Kimmerer.
Where do bumble bee queens overwinter? Join us on a search for dormant queens.
Let nature inspire your creativity. Join in on various nature-themed arts and crafts projects. Hosted at Swallow Cliff Woods Pavilion.
Learn about Chicago’s ancient history through indoor fossil presentations followed by a visit to the fossil reserve quarry.
Join us for a “scary” folktale recited by a LaGrange Park Library librarian during a walk under the darkest day […]
Celebrate National Take a Hike Day by hitting the trail with a naturalist on a 5-mile hike.
Enjoy a nocturnal walk followed by relaxing time by a fire.
Nearly all Forest Preserves events are free; some require registration and/or a low fee. Residents may qualify for free admission opportunities at our partners: Brookfield Zoo Chicago and the Chicago Botanic Garden.
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