CAMBr Meltdown

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

The Palos Meltdown is Chicagoland’s premier mountain bike event, with racing for all ages and abilities. Free for spectators.

The Hum about Hummingbirds

Sagawau Environmental Learning Center • Lemont, IL 60439

Learn about these fascinating avian jewels at an indoor presentation. Ages 12 & up.

Fridays in the Field: Trees & Leaves

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 […]

Nature Discovery Day

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

Nature games, guided hikes, art making, kite flying and more. In partnership with the Village of Palos Park. Drop in.

Walk & Talk

Maple Lake-East – Mountain Bike Staging Area • 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 […]

Free

Fridays in the Field: Raccoon & Opossum

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 […]

Hummingbird Fest

Sagawau Environmental Learning Center • Lemont, IL 60439

Join us for activities, viewing, and demos of how the birds are banded for tracking and research.

Walk & Talk

St. Mihiel Woods-East • Cook County, IL 60477 (near Tinley Park)

Walk & Talk Hikes are under 3.1 miles, have a theme and are slower paced. 3 miles.

Focus on Habitats

Little Red Schoolhouse Nature Center • Willow Springs, IL 60480

Learn about our habitats and the plants and animals that depend on them through a short discussion, activity and hike. […]

Telescope Party

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

Calling all amateur astronomers and night sky enthusiasts! Bring your own telescope or use ours for an evening of stargazing.

Walk & Talk

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

Walk & Talk Hikes are under 3.1 miles, have a theme and are slower paced. 2.5 miles.

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 […]