Renew, Rejuvenate, Restore
Little Red Schoolhouse Nature Center • Willow Springs, IL 60480Renew, rejuvenate and restore your mind, body and spirit. Followed by a bonfire and hot chocolate.
Renew, rejuvenate and restore your mind, body and spirit. Followed by a bonfire and hot chocolate.
Learn about birds that call Cook County home during winter and leave with a feeder. Ages 6 & up. (Programa […]
Enjoy a cozy winter morning inside listening to the crackle of a fire while creating nature-themed art.
Believe it or not, some insects are active through the winter. Search for these cold-hearty survivors. Ages 14 & up. […]
Discover tips and clues to help identify trees in winter.
We’ll hike around Spears Woods in hopes of capturing some magical winter photography.
Fitness Hikes are for those looking to get some exercise outdoors. Fitness hikes will be faster paced with little to […]
Adults and families, grab a self-guided exploration activity or join a guided hike. Help with litter pickup, warm up by […]
Join us as we Remove Invasive Plants. Tools, gloves and snacks provided. Closed-toed shoes & long pants are encouraged. Ages 18 & up; […]
Enjoy the preserves in snowshoes. Snowshoes provided; 4” of snow required. If snowshoeing is not possible, walks and other activities […]
Come with questions for PSIA certified instructors to answer. Not sure what to ask? Our instructors will give a crash […]
Pop on over for an outdoor activity. All ages.
Nearly all Forest Preserves events are free; some require registration and/or a low fee. Residents may qualify for free admission opportunities at our partners: Brookfield Zoo Chicago and the Chicago Botanic Garden.
Printed copies of our quarterly Events Guide are available at our Nature Centers and General Headquarters. They may also be available at your local city hall or library. Know a location that should have our Events Guide? Contact us.
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Please contact Experience.Nature@cookcountyil.gov or 708-771-1573 about accommodations for specific camping and outdoor recreation activities.