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 […]
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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.
National Girl Scout Birthday Evening Walk
Little Red Schoolhouse Nature Center • Willow Springs, IL 60480Enjoy an evening walk through the woods. Open to all levels of Girl Scout Troops.
Bird Walk
McGinnis Slough • Orland Park, IL 60462Join a naturalist as we explore this preserve while looking for local birds.
Weaving Workshop
Swallow Cliff Woods-North • Cook County, IL 60464 (near Palos Park)Create a small wall hanging art piece using natural materials. Supplies, instruction provided. Ages 10 & up, ages 10-17 w/adult. […]
Nature Hike and Journaling
Orland Grassland • Cook County, IL 60467 (near Orland Park)Hike and learn while enjoying the fun of drawing and writing. Create a journal or bring your own.
Fitness Hike
Midlothian Meadows • Cook County, IL 60428Fitness Hikes are for those looking to get some exercise outdoors. Fitness hikes will be faster paced with little to […]
Signs of Spring
Sagawau Environmental Learning Center • Lemont, IL 60439How do plants and animals respond to the longer days? Join us for a walk looking for signs of spring’s […]
Life Under a Log
Sagawau Environmental Learning Center • Lemont, IL 60439Enjoy a short walk and investigate the unseen microhabitat that sustains a great diversity of organisms.
Nature’s Art Box
Little Red Schoolhouse Nature Center • Willow Springs, IL 60480Join us for a nature-based art activity. Ages 3-6 w/adult.
Canceled Wilderness Survival: 10 Essentials
Camp Bullfrog Lake • Willow Springs, IL 60480During this class, you will learn practical tips and strategies that every outdoor traveler should know. We'll cover the 10 […]
Women’s Wilderness Walk
Little Red Schoolhouse Nature Center • Willow Springs, IL 60480Celebrate Women’s History Month with a guided walk and learn about women who helped shape the conservation field.
Artist as Naturalist
Sagawau Environmental Learning Center • Lemont, IL 60439Celebrate Women's History Month by learning how artists made scientific discoveries accessible to society.
Cub Scout Adventure Series
Little Red Schoolhouse Nature Center • Willow Springs, IL 60480Programs will address content required to achieve varying levels of nature-related cub scout adventures. Mar 24: Wolf Level Apr 28: […]
Canceled Penumbral Lunar Eclipse
Little Red Schoolhouse Nature Center • Willow Springs, IL 60480Watch this celestial phenomenon unfold into the wee hours of the morning.
Waterfowl Watch
McGinnis Slough • Orland Park, IL 60462Join us as we peer through a spotting scope and watch for migratory waterfowl. Ages 14 & up.
Walk and Talk
Red Gate Woods • Cook County, IL 60480 (near Willow Springs)For curious minds who want to know more about the Forest Preserves, these hikes will be led at a slower […]
Spring Break Feeding Frenzy
Little Red Schoolhouse Nature Center • Willow Springs, IL 60480Learn what, why and how staff feed the animal ambassadors at the nature center.