Southwest Cook County
Events
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Meet the Birds
Little Red Schoolhouse Nature Center • Willow Springs, IL 60480Stop by to see our birds at mealtime.
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Everyone in Nature
Little Red Schoolhouse Nature Center • Willow Springs, IL 60480Join a sensory class where individuals with disabilities and homeschoolers can learn about nature. Participants must be with an adult.
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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 areas. These hikes will be […]
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Spring Wildflower Walk
St. Mihiel Woods-East • Cook County, IL 60477 (near Tinley Park)Guided walk to discover blooming spring wildflowers, learn species and enjoy nature.
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Adult Night Hike
Wolf Road Woods • Cook County, IL 60480 (near Willow Springs)BYOB (no glass) and learn about nocturnal animals and the night sky before taking part in a guided hike. 21 & up. 1.5 miles.
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Cheers to Nature
Swallow Cliff Woods-North • Cook County, IL 60464 (near Palos Park)Enjoy a relaxing evening with a lecture about current topics in the environmental field. BYOB (no glass). Ages 21 & up. Hosted at Swallow Cliff […]
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Trash Bash
FeaturedSagawau Environmental Learning Center • Lemont, IL 60439Make spring cleaning more sustainable! Our event partners will be collecting electronics, prescription drugs, household recyclables, bikes, clothing, plastic bags and much more. The first […]
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Nature is Accessible!
FeaturedLittle Red Schoolhouse Nature Center • Willow Springs, IL 60480Celebrate nature with inclusive, accessible experiences for all. Drop in.
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Walk with Pride!
Sagawau Environmental Learning Center • Lemont, IL 60439Take a self-guided walk and learn about LGBTQ2S+ people in conservation.
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Sunset Serenity Hike
Little Red Schoolhouse Nature Center • Willow Springs, IL 60480Enjoy the quiet of sunset as we explore the woods on a casual 2-mile hike. Ages 13 & up.
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Wellness in the Woods: Fitness Walk
Yankee Woods • Cook County, IL 60477 (near Tinley Park)Join a Master Naturalist for a brisk walk around this 3-mile paved trail.
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Summer Bird Hike
Little Red Schoolhouse Nature Center • Willow Springs, IL 60480Hike a trail with a naturalist to look for and listen to our summer frequent flyers.
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Community Book Swap
Swallow Cliff Woods-North • Cook County, IL 60464 (near Palos Park)Bring in your gently used books and leave with some new-to-you books! Books can be any genre and reading level.
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Bird Banding
Sagawau Environmental Learning Center • Lemont, IL 60439Visit Sagawau’s bird banders to see and learn about banding. Drop in.
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Uncommon Tree ID
Sagawau Environmental Learning Center • Lemont, IL 60439Learn field characteristics of lesser-known tree species. Ages 18 & up.
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Little Red Rocks
Little Red Schoolhouse Nature Center • Willow Springs, IL 60480Share or enjoy music and poetry as the sun sets during our open-mic night.
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Everyone in Nature
Little Red Schoolhouse Nature Center • Willow Springs, IL 60480Join a sensory class where individuals with disabilities and homeschoolers can learn about nature. Participants must be with an adult.
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Camping 101
Camp Bullfrog Lake • Willow Springs, IL 60480Join us for a workshop to learn basic skills like how to set up a tent, build a fire, dress for the weather and more!
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S.E.N.I.O.R.S.
Little Red Schoolhouse Nature Center • Willow Springs, IL 60480Seniors Enjoying Nature Inside/Outside Rain or Shine! Seniors can deepen their connection to the outdoors with fresh, engaging nature programs offered each month. Ages 55 […]
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Geology & Herpetology – The Bridging of Two Sciences
Sagawau Environmental Learning Center • Lemont, IL 60439What do geology and herpetology have in common? Join us as we discover the geology and herpetology of the Chicago Region. This workshop will emphasize […]
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R.I.P. Stewardship
Little Red Schoolhouse Nature Center • Willow Springs, IL 60480Help us restore native habitats - Remove Invasive Plants with bow saws or loppers. Tools, gloves & snack provided. Closed toed shoes & long pants […]
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Sunrise Hike
Little Red Schoolhouse Nature Center • Willow Springs, IL 60480Step into the quiet stillness of early morning and join us for a before-hours hike to witness the beauty of a new day. Gates and […]
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