ENTICE Workshop: The Wonderful World of Lichens
Sagawau Environmental Learning Center • Lemont, IL 60439In partnership with the Illinois Department of Natural Resources, explore the world of lichens by learning about this symbiotic partnership. […]
Events in Southwest Cook County
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Walk & Talk
Oak Forest Heritage Preserve-East • Oak Forest, IL 60452Walk & Talk hikes are for the curious mind who wants to know more about the Forest Preserves and natural […]
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.
Arab American Heritage Walk
Little Red Schoolhouse Nature Center • Willow Springs, IL 60480In partnership with UIC Arab American Cultural Center and Arab American Family Services, have fun learning about Arab American culture […]
Accessible Wildflower Walk
Sagawau Environmental Learning Center • Lemont, IL 60439This leisurely walk will highlight wildflowers along a paved driveway.
International Bat Appreciation Folktale and Walk
Little Red Schoolhouse Nature Center • Willow Springs, IL 60480Join us for a folktale recited by a librarian from the LaGrange Park Library as we walk and discuss the […]
Outdoor Cooking
Camp Bullfrog Lake • Willow Springs, IL 60480Cooking outdoors is easy and fun! Learn how to prepare food both over a fire and on a stove. Ages […]
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Earth Day Celebration
Little Red Schoolhouse Nature Center • Willow Springs, IL 60480Art activities, scavenger hunts, food chain demonstrations, and free plant giveaways will delight visitors.
Fantastic Ferns
Sagawau Environmental Learning Center • Lemont, IL 60439Join us for a discussion and short walk to investigate this fascinating group of vascular plants.
Ecological Restoration: Garlic Mustard Pull
Sagawau Environmental Learning Center • Lemont, IL 60439Celebrate Earth Day by welcoming back native plants and wildlife by pulling invasive garlic mustard.
Walk & Talk
Spears Woods • Cook County, IL 60480 (near Willow Springs)Walk & Talk hikes are for the curious mind who wants to know more about the Forest Preserves and natural […]
Moon Walk
Little Red Schoolhouse Nature Center • Willow Springs, IL 60480Let the full moon be our guide as we walk in the largest Urban Night Sky Place in the world.
Walk and Talk
John Husar I&M Canal Bicycle Trail Parking Lot • Willow Springs, IL 60480For curious minds who want to know more about the Forest Preserves, these hikes will be led at a slower […]
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.
Ecological Restoration Weekend
Sagawau Environmental Learning Center • Lemont, IL 60439Enjoy the outdoors. Put your muscles to work as you help restore habitat by removing invasive plants. Tools provided. Ages […]
Pond Exploration
Little Red Schoolhouse Nature Center • Willow Springs, IL 60480Search a pond for invertebrates, amphibians, and other aquatic organisms.
Ecological Restoration Weekend
Sagawau Environmental Learning Center • Lemont, IL 60439Enjoy the outdoors. Put your muscles to work as you help restore habitat by removing invasive plants. Tools provided. Ages […]
Arab American Heritage Month
Rubio Woods • Cook County, IL 60445 (near Midlothian)Join us in celebrating Arab American Heritage Month! Immerse yourself in the rich cultural contributions and diverse heritage of Arab […]
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: […]
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.
Walk and Talk: Black Partridge Woods
Black Partridge Woods • Cook County, IL 60439 (near Lemont)Walk & Talk hikes are for curious minds who want to know more about the Forest Preserves and natural areas. […]
Camping Leadership Immersion Course
Camp Sullivan • Oak Forest, IL 60452Overnight training course to learn skills needed to plan and lead group camping trips. Covers safety, day-hiking, tent and stove-set […]
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Book Swap
Swallow Cliff Woods-North • Cook County, IL 60464 (near Palos Park)Bring in gently used books and leave with some new-to-you books! Any genre and reading level; nature-themed books encouraged. Snacks […]
Book Discussion: Conversations with Birds
Sagawau Environmental Learning Center • Lemont, IL 60439Enjoy a shared love of reading and birds as we discuss this book by Priyanka Kumar.
Spring Sensory Walk
Little Red Schoolhouse Nature Center • Willow Springs, IL 60480Enjoy a leisurely walk and appreciate the sights, smells and sounds of springtime in nature.
Bird Banding
Sagawau Environmental Learning Center • Lemont, IL 60439Banding at Sagawau is beginning its 27th year. See birds up close while learning about this scientific study method.
Dark Sky Walk
Little Red Schoolhouse Nature Center • Willow Springs, IL 60480Enjoy an evening walk through our woods and get a close-up view of the night sky.
Outdoor Cooking
Camp Sullivan • Oak Forest, IL 60452Cooking outdoors is easy and fun! Learn how to prepare food both over a fire and on a stove. Ages […]
Frog Talk
Little Red Schoolhouse Nature Center • Willow Springs, IL 60480Learn why frogs communicate while walking along wetlands.