I am a Scientist
Little Red Schoolhouse Nature Center • Willow Springs, IL 60480Ignite your child’s sense of wonder and curiosity as we explore, experiment & make discoveries in the natural world. Ages […]
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Events in Southwest Cook County
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Southwest Cook County
Camping 101
Camp Sullivan • Oak Forest, IL 604521.5-hour long workshop covering basic camping skills. All ages.
Little Red Rocks
Little Red Schoolhouse Nature Center • Willow Springs, IL 60480Perform or listen to music and poetry during an open-mic night at sunset.
Free
Sagawau Bird Stories
Sagawau Environmental Learning Center • Lemont, IL 60439Are you curious about birds? Enjoy the stories of common and rare birds found at Sagawau and in the Lemont […]
Free
Fishing Derby
Horsetail Lake • Cook County, IL 60464 (near Palos Park)Join the Village of Palos Park and the Forest Preserves for a family-fun day of fishing.
Free
Book Discussion: “Ignition” by M.R. O’Connor
Sagawau Environmental Learning Center • Lemont, IL 60439Celebrate National Native American Heritage Month by exploring cultural views on fire, including Pawnee traditions.
Free
R.I.P. Stewardship
Little Red Schoolhouse Nature Center • Willow Springs, IL 60480Join us as we Remove Invasive Plants with bow saws or loppers. Equipment provided. Ages 17 & up.
Free
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.
Free
Sunrise Hike
Little Red Schoolhouse Nature Center • Willow Springs, IL 60480Join us for a “before hours” hike to experience the dawning of a new day.
Free
Sunrise Hike
Little Red Schoolhouse Nature Center • Willow Springs, IL 60480Join us for a “before hours” hike to experience the dawning of a new day.
Free
Fossil Quarry Tour
Sagawau Environmental Learning Center • Lemont, IL 60439Learn about Chicago’s ancient history through fossils. Indoor presentations followed by a visit to the fossil reserve quarry.
Free
S.E.N.I.O.R.S.
Little Red Schoolhouse Nature Center • Willow Springs, IL 60480Seniors Enjoying Nature Inside/Outside Rain or Shine! Join us for a nature-inspired adventure for seniors. Ages 55 & up.
Free
Full Moon Nature Walk
Sagawau Environmental Learning Center • Lemont, IL 60439Enjoy a night walk on Sagawau trails.
Free
Moon Walk
Little Red Schoolhouse Nature Center • Willow Springs, IL 60480Let the full moon be our guide as we walk in the largest Urban Night Sky Place in the world.
Free
Forest Therapy
Little Red Schoolhouse Nature Center • Willow Springs, IL 60480Immerse yourself in nature, fostering mindfulness and wellness with a certified guide. Ages 21 & up.
Free
Naturalist Choice
Sagawau Environmental Learning Center • Lemont, IL 60439Drop-in for a look at what is happening in nature now.
Free
National Take a Hike Day
Country Lane Woods • Cook County, IL 60480 (near Willow Springs)Celebrate National Take a Hike Day by hitting the trail with a naturalist on a 5-mile hike.
Free
Little Schoolhouse on the Prairie
Little Red Schoolhouse Nature Center • Willow Springs, IL 60480Step back in time and discover the cultural and ecological histories of Mt. Forest Island and prairie conservation.
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Introducing Slime Molds
Sagawau Environmental Learning Center • Lemont, IL 60439Is it slime or mold? Come learn about these fascinating and relatively overlooked organisms. Indoor talk with short walk. Ages […]
Free
Qigong & Sound
Little Red Schoolhouse Nature Center • Willow Springs, IL 60480Join a certified instructor through a series of slow flowing movements, deep measured breaths, and soothing sounds while in a […]
Free
Walk and Talk
Spears Woods • Cook County, IL 60480 (near Willow Springs)Walk & Talk Hikes are for the curious mind who wants to know more about the Forest Preserves and natural […]
Free
Fire for the Forest
Little Red Schoolhouse Nature Center • Willow Springs, IL 60480Learn about the benefits of prescribed burns and explore the equipment used while we take a 1-mile walk.
Free
Winter Bird Feeding
Sagawau Environmental Learning Center • Lemont, IL 60439Join us for a discussion on attracting birds to your yard using feeders and plantings.
Free
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Teen Exploration Days
Teen Exploration Day: Rock Climbing
Camp Sullivan • Oak Forest, IL 60452Come and test your nerves by climbing our rock wall. Adult supervision required. Ages 13 & up.
Free
Nature’s Art Box
Little Red Schoolhouse Nature Center • Willow Springs, IL 60480Join us for a nature-based art activity. Ages 3-6 w/adult.
Owls: Who are your neighbors?
Sagawau Environmental Learning Center • Lemont, IL 60439Learn about this group of nocturnal birds through an indoor presentation and discussion.
Free
Fitness Hike
Pioneer Woods • Cook County, IL 60480 (near Willow Springs)Fitness Hikes are for those looking to get some exercise outdoors. Fitness hikes will be faster paced with little to […]
Free
Ecological Restoration Weekend
Sagawau Environmental Learning Center • Lemont, IL 60439Enjoy the fresh air and put your muscles to work by helping to restore habitat. Equipment provided.
Free
Ecological Restoration Weekend
Sagawau Environmental Learning Center • Lemont, IL 60439Enjoy the fresh air and put your muscles to work by helping to restore habitat. Equipment provided.
Free