Southwest Cook County
Events
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Everyone in Nature
Little Red Schoolhouse Nature Center • Willow Springs, IL 60480Join us for an inclusive sensory-based experience where individuals of all abilities and homeschool learners can explore and connect with nature through hands-on activities. Participants […]
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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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Fall Open Climb
Camp Sullivan • Oak Forest, IL 60452Scale the indoor climbing wall! Participants must be over 40lbs. Adult supervision and waivers required. Accessible climbing equipment available.
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Fitness Hike
Yankee Woods • Cook County, IL 60477 (near Tinley Park)Fitness Hikes are for those looking to get some exercise outdoors. Fitness hikes will be faster paced with little to no stopping or interpretation. 3 […]
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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 encouraged. […]
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Fall Sunset Stroll
Little Red Schoolhouse Nature Center • Willow Springs, IL 60480Soak in the beauty of sunlight filtering through the trees at golden hour.
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Night Hike
Sagawau Environmental Learning Center • Lemont, IL 60439Spend an evening walking through nature with a naturalist.
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Autumn Stories in Chinese
Little Red Schoolhouse Nature Center • Willow Springs, IL 60480The Naperville Chinese Storytellers share stories and activities. All ages; under 18 w/ adult.
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Fall Color Walk
Sagawau Environmental Learning Center • Lemont, IL 60439Enjoy a leisurely naturalist-led nature hike to view fall color. All ages.
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Nature Watercolor Painting
Swallow Cliff Woods-North • Cook County, IL 60464 (near Palos Park)Enjoy the beauty of nature through watercolor painting. All levels welcome. Supplies provided. Ages 18 & 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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Fridays in the Field
Little Red Schoolhouse Nature Center • Willow Springs, IL 60480University of Illinois-Extension Master Naturalists will connect visitors with nature through inquiry-based activities when the buildings are closed.
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Dark Sky Gratitude Walk
Little Red Schoolhouse Nature Center • Willow Springs, IL 60480Stroll beneath the dark sky and offer gratitude to Mother Nature for this beautiful experience. 2-mile hike
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Yoga
Little Red Schoolhouse Nature Center • Willow Springs, IL 60480Bring a yoga mat/towel. Ages 18 & up.
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America 250: Americana Folk Art
Swallow Cliff Woods-North • Cook County, IL 60464 (near Palos Park)Learn about Americana folk art, then how to carve a linoleum block. Materials provided. Ages 12 & up.
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Little Red Rocks
Little Red Schoolhouse Nature Center • Willow Springs, IL 60480Perform or listen to music and poetry during open-mic night.
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Clear the Trails
Sagawau Environmental Learning Center • Lemont, IL 60439Help clear overgrowth along the trails in preparation for ski season. Equipment provided.
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Yoga and Storytime
Little Red Schoolhouse Nature Center • Willow Springs, IL 60480Join the Bridgeview Library for a short nature story followed by kid's yoga activities. Ages 3-6 w/adult.
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Photography Walk
Spears Woods • Cook County, IL 60480 (near Willow Springs)Enjoy a guided walk to photograph and view nature. For all levels and camera types.
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Gratitude Nature Walk
Little Red Schoolhouse Nature Center • Willow Springs, IL 60480Walk with a naturalist and share what you are thankful for in nature.
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Ecological Restoration Weekend
Sagawau Environmental Learning Center • Lemont, IL 60439Help restore Sagawau’s diverse ecosystems by removing invasive plant species.
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Community Conservation Action Day
Little Red Schoolhouse Nature Center • Willow Springs, IL 60480Join us in restoring our woodland ecosystem by cutting down invasive plants. The workday will include using hand tools to remove invasive plants and building […]
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Singing Back the Buffalo Film Viewing
Sagawau Environmental Learning Center • Lemont, IL 60439Learn how the relationship with buffalo weaves together the survival of Indigenous nations, nature and humankind.
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