Fridays in the Field: Beavers
Little Red Schoolhouse Nature Center • Willow Springs, IL 60480Univ. of IL Extension Certified Master Naturalists will connect visitors with nature through inquiry-based activities on the grounds when the […]
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Fitness Hike
Yankee Woods • Cook County, IL 60477 (near Tinley Park)Fitness Hikes are over 3.1 miles, offer less information and are at a faster pace. 3 miles.
Young Naturalists Field Camp
Little Red Schoolhouse Nature Center • Willow Springs, IL 60480Children (11 years old) will be immersed in nature while hiking, conducting field experiments and hands-on wildlife discovery. Registration opens […]
$35
Field Botany – Teacher Workshop
Sagawau Environmental Learning Center • Lemont, IL 60439In partnership with Illinois Science Teaching Association, attend a 3-day workshop on local field botany. Learn field identification techniques and […]
Walk & Talk
Wolf Road 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 […]
Free
Knitting in Nature: An Introduction
Swallow Cliff Woods-North • Cook County, IL 60464 (near Palos Park)With nature as our backdrop, learn the basics of knitting and simple techniques. Supplies provided. Drop in.
Fridays in the Field: Turtles
Little Red Schoolhouse Nature Center • Willow Springs, IL 60480Univ. of IL Extension Certified Master Naturalists will connect visitors with nature through inquiry-based activities on the grounds when the […]
Fitness Hike
Swallow Cliff Woods-South • Cook County, IL 60464 (near Palos Park)Fitness Hikes are over 3.1 miles, offer less information and are at a faster pace. 8 miles.
National Moth Week: Morning Moths
Sagawau Environmental Learning Center • Lemont, IL 60439Celebrate National Moth Week. Learn about local moths. Ages 12 & up.
OWLS: Older Wiser Learners – Prairie Sweep
Sagawau Environmental Learning Center • Lemont, IL 60439Start your day with refreshments and fellow OWLS. A casual conversation followed by a nature-themed program.
Walk and Talk: Spears Woods
Spears 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 […]
Wild Edibles in Your Garden
Little Red Schoolhouse Nature Center • Willow Springs, IL 60480Join us as we discuss and sample some of Mother Nature’s edibles that can be grown in your garden.