Fridays in the Field: Waterfowl

Little Red Schoolhouse Nature Center • Willow Springs, IL 60480

Univ. of IL Extension Certified Master Naturalists will connect visitors with nature through inquiry-based activities on the grounds when the […]

OWLS: Older Wiser Learners – Hummingbird Sit

Sagawau Environmental Learning Center • Lemont, IL 60439

Start your day with refreshments and fellow OWLS. A casual conversation followed by a nature-themed program.

Fitness Hike

Country Lane Woods • Cook County, IL 60480 (near Willow Springs)

Fitness Hikes are over 3.1 miles, offer less information and are at a faster pace. 5 miles.

Walk and Talk: Red Gate Woods

Red Gate Woods • Cook County, IL 60480 (near Willow Springs)

Walk & Talk Hikes are for the curious mind who want to know more about the Forest Preserves and natural […]

Parks for Pollinators

Sagawau Environmental Learning Center • Lemont, IL 60439

Participate in a month-long photography challenge. While walking at Sagawau, take a picture of pollinators on flowers and upload the […]

Fire for the Forest

Little Red Schoolhouse Nature Center • Willow Springs, IL 60480

Learn about the benefits of prescribed burns on a 1-mile walk.

Teen Exploration Day: Archery

Bremen Grove • Cook County, IL 60477 (near Tinley Park)

Designed for teens ages 13–19. Receive instruction from certified staff and try your hand at archery. Call 312-415-2970 for more […]

Dolomite Prairie Hike

Sagawau Environmental Learning Center • Lemont, IL 60439

Enjoy a hike through Sagawau’s dolomite prairie. Rough terrain. Ages 14 & up.

Pedal the Preserves: I&M Bicycle Trail

John Husar I&M Canal Bicycle Trail Parking Lot • Willow Springs, IL 60480

Ride Illinois will lead a safety talk before we take off for a fun, casual, family friendly bike ride. Loaner […]

Walk & Talk

Black Partridge Woods • Cook County, IL 60439 (near Lemont)

Walk & Talk Hikes are for the curious mind who want to know more about the Forest Preserves and natural […]

Archery

Cherry Hill Woods • Cook County, IL 60464 (near Palos Park)

Attend this session to learn the basics of archery. Ages 10 & up; equipment provided.

Dark Sky Walk

Little Red Schoolhouse Nature Center • Willow Springs, IL 60480

Walk in the world’s largest Urban Night Sky Place during the darkest night of the month.