Invasive Species Awareness Pop-Up
Little Red Schoolhouse Nature Center • Willow Springs, IL 60480Explore a sample of invasive plant species. Participate in removing one of them.
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Southwest Cook County
Wildflower Art
Sagawau Environmental Learning Center • Lemont, IL 60439Learn to artistically capture the beauty and details of plants with drawing and painting techniques. Ages 12 & up.
Nature is Accessible Drop-In Event
Little Red Schoolhouse Nature Center • Willow Springs, IL 60480Visitors of all abilities are invited to celebrate nature through accessible activities.
Nature Phobias: Snakes
Little Red Schoolhouse Nature Center • Willow Springs, IL 60480Learn about the ecological importance of misunderstood reptiles. A close-up encounter will delight visitors.
Walk and Talk
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 […]
Archery
Cherry Hill Woods • Cook County, IL 60464 (near Palos Park)Learn the basics of archery. Ages 10 & up. Equipment provided.
Macroinvertebrates Survey
Sagawau Environmental Learning Center • Lemont, IL 60439Learn methods to survey stream invertebrates. Ages 12 & up.
Intro to Bryophytes
Sagawau Environmental Learning Center • Lemont, IL 60439Discuss the basic biology and ecology of mosses and liverworts. A discussion will be followed by a short walk. Ages […]
I am a Scientist: Ichthyology
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.
Under the Canopy
Camp Sullivan • Oak Forest, IL 60452Join University of Illinois Extension Master Naturalists in an offering of hikes, activities and discovery. Over-night camping is an option! […]
Spittlebug Art Camp
Little Red Schoolhouse Nature Center • Willow Springs, IL 60480Enjoy three fun-filled days creating art inspired by nature. Activities include hiking, animal encounters and learning through hands-on art making. […]
$35
Walk & Talk
Orland Grassland South • Cook County, IL 60467 (near Orland Park)Walk & Talk Hikes are under 3.1 miles, have a theme and are slower paced. 1.6 miles.