Fridays in the Field: Hawks

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 […]

I am a Scientist: Ecology

Little Red Schoolhouse Nature Center • Willow Springs, IL 60480

Ignite your child’s sense of wonder and curiosity: explore, experiment, and make discoveries in the natural world. Ages 4-5 w/adult.

Fridays in the Field: Stinging Insects

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 […]

Songs of Summer

Sagawau Environmental Learning Center • Lemont, IL 60439

Enjoy the songs of cicadas echoing through the trees. Join a guided walk to find these diurnal singing insects.

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.