Beginner Cross-Country Ski Lessons
Sagawau Environmental Learning Center • Lemont, IL 60439Learn to ski with a certified Professional Ski Instructor of America. Ages 12 & up. Weather dependent.
$20
Events in Southwest Cook County
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Southwest Cook County
Feeder Watch
Sagawau Environmental Learning Center • Lemont, IL 60439What birds are visiting the feeding station? Enjoy watching the feeders on a paved surface. Binoculars available for loan. Weather […]
Snowshoe Walk
Camp Sullivan • Oak Forest, IL 60452Enjoy the Preserves of snowshoes. Snowshoes provided; 4” of snow required. If no snow is present, we will enjoy a […]
Birding & Board Games
Little Red Schoolhouse Nature Center • Willow Springs, IL 60480Watch and learn about winter birds at our feeders while playing nature-themed board games. Ages 14 & up.
Birdy, it’s Cold Outside
Sagawau Environmental Learning Center • Lemont, IL 60439Learn about some of the surprising adaptations and behaviors birds use to survive winters deep freeze with an indoor presentation. […]
Winter Insects
Sagawau Environmental Learning Center • Lemont, IL 60439Believe it or not, some insects are active through the winter. Search for these cold-hardy survivors. Ages 14 & up. […]
Creative Sustainability Workshop
Swallow Cliff Woods-North • Cook County, IL 60464 (near Palos Park)Give items a second life by turning them into an ornament, decoration or birdfeeder. Learn to extend the life of […]
Freeze Frames
Little Red Schoolhouse Nature Center • Willow Springs, IL 60480Use your camera to observe nature on a guided photography walk. All levels and camera types. Ages 13 & up.
Skier 101
Sagawau Environmental Learning Center • Lemont, IL 60439Come with all your cross-country ski questions! Find your answers by attending this crash course before hitting the snow. Weather […]
Winter Tree ID
Sagawau Environmental Learning Center • Lemont, IL 60439Join a naturalist as we discover several ways to identify trees in winter. Ages 18 & up. Weather dependent.
Fitness Hike
Country Lane Woods • Cook County, IL 60480 (near Willow Springs)Fitness Hikes are for those looking to get some exercise outdoors. Fitness hikes will be faster-paced with little to no […]
Feeding Frenzy
Little Red Schoolhouse Nature Center • Willow Springs, IL 60480Learn what, why and how staff feed the great diversity of birds, fishes, reptiles and amphibians at the nature center.
Groundhog Weekend
Sagawau Environmental Learning Center • Lemont, IL 60439Will Sagawau Sam see his shadow on the ski trails this year? Ski by our outdoor exhibit to learn about […]
Black History Month Exhibit
Sagawau Environmental Learning Center • Lemont, IL 60439Learn about African-American skiers and the challenges faced in winter sports.
Life in the Snow
Pulaski Woods • Cook County, IL 60480 (near Willow Springs)Join a naturalist and explore the forest. We’ll investigate animal tracks, identify deciduous trees and observe the winter birds. Grove […]
Winter Whereabouts
Little Red Schoolhouse Nature Center • Willow Springs, IL 60480Learn how different native animals survive during the colder winter months.
Lunar New Year
Little Red Schoolhouse Nature Center • Willow Springs, IL 60480Celebrate the Year of the Dragon with art and activities.
Snowshoe Walk
Camp Bullfrog Lake • Willow Springs, IL 60480Enjoy the Preserves of snowshoes. Snowshoes provided; 4” of snow required. If no snow is present, we will enjoy a […]
Fitness Hike
Teason’s Woods • Cook County, IL 60464 (near Palos Park)Fitness Hikes are for those looking to get some exercise outdoors. Fitness hikes will be faster-paced with little to no […]
Winter Fire Building Workshop
Camp Sullivan • Oak Forest, IL 60452Learn fire-building skills and stick around for a story and s’mores around the fire.
Woodworking with Invasives
Swallow Cliff Woods-North • Cook County, IL 60464 (near Palos Park)Build your own walking stick using buckthorn, an invasive species. Please bring your own work gloves. Ages 12 & up. […]
Backcountry Navigation with a Map and Compass
Camp Bullfrog Lake • Willow Springs, IL 60480Presented by REI. During this class, our instructors will help you understand a topographic map, the proper use of your […]
Fossil Lab
Sagawau Environmental Learning Center • Lemont, IL 60439Have you ever wondered how paleontologists study fossils? Visit our lab as we break down features of invertebrate fossils. Weather […]
Resident Raptors
Little Red Schoolhouse Nature Center • Willow Springs, IL 60480Learn about the natural and individual histories and husbandry of our ambassador raptors.
Birkie Week
Sagawau Environmental Learning Center • Lemont, IL 60439Ski with wood skis and wool knickers to win a prize. Test your knowledge of the Birkebeiner Ski Race, answer […]
Photography Walk
Spears Woods • Cook County, IL 60480 (near Willow Springs)Join a naturalist for a walk around Spears Woods on a quest to capture some magical winter photos.
Winter Pop-Up Fun
Cherry Hill Woods • Cook County, IL 60464 (near Palos Park)Check out a pair of our snowshoes, help with litter pickup, warm up by a fire, and play in the […]
Ambassador Animals
Little Red Schoolhouse Nature Center • Willow Springs, IL 60480Learn what, why and how staff feed the animal ambassadors at the nature center.
I am a Scientist
Little Red Schoolhouse Nature Center • Willow Springs, IL 60480Ignite your child’s sense of wonder and curiosity as we explore, experiment, and make discoveries. Ages 4 & up w/adult.
R.I.P. Stewardship
Little Red Schoolhouse Nature Center • Willow Springs, IL 60480Join us as we Remove Invasive Plants with bow saws or loppers. Supplies provided. Age 17 and up w/adult.