OWLS: Older Wiser Learners – Summer Blooms
Sagawau Environmental Learning Center • Lemont, IL 60439Start your day with refreshments and fellow OWLS. A casual conversation followed by a nature-themed program.
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Southwest Cook County
Walk & Talk: John Husar I&M Canal
John Husar I&M Canal Bicycle Trail Parking Lot • Willow Springs, IL 60480Walk & Talk hikes are for the curious minds that want to know more about the Forest Preserves and natural […]
Archery
Cherry Hill Woods • Cook County, IL 60464 (near Palos Park)Attend this session to learn the basics of archery. Ages 10 & up; equipment provided.
Teen Exploration Day: Biodiversity Meetup
Little Red Schoolhouse Nature Center • Willow Springs, IL 60480Learn about local species, ecosystems and conservation issues through field investigations, animal encounters, conversations and more. Ages 13 & up.
Photography Walk
Maple Lake-East – Mountain Bike Staging Area • Cook County, IL 60480 (near Willow Springs)Grab your camera and explore Paw Paw Woods Nature Preserve with us, designated as one of the highest quality natural […]
Fireworks of the Prairie
Sagawau Environmental Learning Center • Lemont, IL 60439Walk through the prairie to see the explosion of color this season. Ages 12 & up.
Bat Monitoring Night Hike
Little Red Schoolhouse Nature Center • Willow Springs, IL 60480Using monitoring technology, participate in a search for resident bat activity on our trails. Ages: 12+. Programa ofrecido en Español.
Dragonflies: Nature’s Airshow
Sagawau Environmental Learning Center • Lemont, IL 60439Watch the dragonflies acrobatic display at the CCC Quarry. Includes a moderate 1-mile hike to the CCC Quarry. Ages 12 […]
I am a Scientist: Herpetology
Little Red Schoolhouse Nature Center • Willow Springs, IL 60480Ignite your child’s sense of wonder and curiosity: explore, experiment, and make discoveries in the natural world. Ages 4-5 w/adult.
Butterfly Hike
Sagawau Environmental Learning Center • Lemont, IL 60439Learn how to spot butterflies on a 1-mile trail hike.
Fridays in the Field: Bats
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 […]
R.I.P. Stewardship
Little Red Schoolhouse Nature Center • Willow Springs, IL 60480Join us as we Remove Invasive Plants. Tools, gloves and snacks provided. Ages 18 & up or 17 w/adult.