Camping 101
Camp Bullfrog Lake • Willow Springs, IL 60480Join us for a workshop covering basic camping skills. All ages.
Events in Southwest Cook County
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Evening at a Nature Center: Teen Exploration Day
Little Red Schoolhouse Nature Center • Willow Springs, IL 60480Observe the ambassador animals, hike a trail, and warm up by a fire with hot chocolate. Ages 13 & up.
Día de los Muertos
Little Red Schoolhouse Nature Center • Willow Springs, IL 60480In celebration of Día de los Muertos, stop inside to learn about Mesoamerican tradition and view our alter dedicated to […]
ENTICE workshop: Coyote Track
Sagawau Environmental Learning Center • Lemont, IL 60439In partnership with the Illinois Department of Natural Resources, this workshop will focus on coyote ecology and behavior related to […]
Birds in Autumn
Little Red Schoolhouse Nature Center • Willow Springs, IL 60480Visit the bird feeding stations and hike along a nature trail to observe birds during the fall season.
“Monty and Rose 2: The World of Monty and Rose” Film Screening
Sagawau Environmental Learning Center • Lemont, IL 60439“Monty and Rose 2: The World of Monty and Rose” is a feature-length documentary that tells the story of the […]
Book Discussion: “Braiding Sweetgrass”
Sagawau Environmental Learning Center • Lemont, IL 60439Join us for a book discussion about “Braiding Sweetgrass” by Robin Wall Kimmerer.
Queen Quest
Sagawau Environmental Learning Center • Lemont, IL 60439Where do bumble bee queens overwinter? Join us on a search for dormant queens.
Crafternoon
Swallow Cliff Woods-North • Cook County, IL 60464 (near Palos Park)Let nature inspire your creativity. Join in on various nature-themed arts and crafts projects. Hosted at Swallow Cliff Woods Pavilion.
Fossil Quarry Tour
Sagawau Environmental Learning Center • Lemont, IL 60439Learn about Chicago’s ancient history through indoor fossil presentations followed by a visit to the fossil reserve quarry.
Folktale Under the New Moon
Little Red Schoolhouse Nature Center • Willow Springs, IL 60480Join us for a “scary” folktale recited by a LaGrange Park Library librarian during a walk under the darkest day […]
National Take a Hike Day
Country Lane Woods • Cook County, IL 60480 (near Willow Springs)Celebrate National Take a Hike Day by hitting the trail with a naturalist on a 5-mile hike.
Thankful for the Dark
Little Red Schoolhouse Nature Center • Willow Springs, IL 60480Enjoy a nocturnal walk followed by relaxing time by a fire.
Geology of the Sag Valley
Sagawau Environmental Learning Center • Lemont, IL 60439Come along for a tour of the Sag Valley to observe and interpret its geologic formations. Participants will drive their […]
The Smokey Bear Effect
Sagawau Environmental Learning Center • Lemont, IL 60439Come learn about America’s history of wildfire management and how a little bear influenced the whole nation.
Nature Lens
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.
Walk & Talk
Red Gate Woods • Cook County, IL 60480 (near Willow Springs)Walk & Talk Hikes are for the curious mind who want to know more about the Forest Preserves and natural […]
Fire Basics
Little Red Schoolhouse Nature Center • Willow Springs, IL 60480Learn the basics of starting a fire and explore the different types of campfires. S'mores and hot cocoa provided. All […]
Little Red’s Snowshoe Roulette
Little Red Schoolhouse Nature Center • Willow Springs, IL 60480Snowshoe hikes offered during any days that we have over 4” of snow! Free snowshoe rental with an ID on […]
Teens Behind the Scenes
Little Red Schoolhouse Nature Center • Willow Springs, IL 60480Join a naturalist and learn how we care for our animals at the nature center. Ages 13-19.
Stairs, Stories & S’mores
Swallow Cliff Woods-North • Cook County, IL 60464 (near Palos Park)Families, drop in and challenge yourself by climbing to the top of Swallow Cliff stairs. Then, try the story trail, […]
Clear the Trails
Sagawau Environmental Learning Center • Lemont, IL 60439Help brush back the ski trails. Ages 10 & up. Weather dependent.
Snowbirds
Little Red Schoolhouse Nature Center • Willow Springs, IL 60480Enjoy a leisurely nature hike with stops at feeding stations to observe birds’ amazing winter behaviors.
Winter Solstice Night of Lights Walk
Little Red Schoolhouse Nature Center • Willow Springs, IL 60480A self-guided candlelit walk through our woods will delight visitors as we celebrate the shortest day of the year.
Walk & Talk
Black Partridge Woods • Cook County, IL 60439 (near Lemont)For curious minds who want to know more about the Forest Preserves, these hikes will be led at a slower […]
Teen Exploration Day: Snowshoeing and Fire Building
Camp Bullfrog Lake • Willow Springs, IL 60480Enjoy the Preserves on snowshoes then learn different methods for fire building outdoors and make s’mores! Snowshoes provided; 4” of […]
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 […]
Aromatherapy
Little Red Schoolhouse Nature Center • Willow Springs, IL 60480Various scents can relax and soothe us. Learn about natural aromas and their healing effects. Ages 21 & up.
Winter Break Camp
Little Red Schoolhouse Nature Center • Willow Springs, IL 60480Children will enjoy three fun filled days with outdoor activities, art making and s’mores at the fire. Ages 9-12.
$35
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