Southwest Cook County
Events
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Earth Day Celebration
Little Red Schoolhouse Nature Center • Willow Springs, IL 60480Celebrate Earth’s biodiversity through stewardship, art and educational activities. Free plant giveaways. Drop in.
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Wildflower Walk
Sagawau Environmental Learning Center • Lemont, IL 60439Learn how to identify our early spring wildflowers while enjoying their ephemeral beauty. Ages 13 & up.
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Sunrise Walk
Little Red Schoolhouse Nature Center • Willow Springs, IL 60480Step into the quiet stillness of early morning and join us for a before-hours walk to witness the beauty of a new day unfolding. Gates […]
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Wildflower Walk
Sagawau Environmental Learning Center • Lemont, IL 60439Learn how to identify our early spring wildflowers while enjoying their ephemeral beauty. Ages 13 & up.
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Sounds Like Spring
Little Red Schoolhouse Nature Center • Willow Springs, IL 60480Take your little one on a playful, music-filled nature walk. Ages 3-6 w/ adult.
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Earth Day of Service
Sagawau Environmental Learning Center • Lemont, IL 60439Improve the ecosystem health in the Forest Preserves by participating in ecological restoration. Groups welcome. Ages 12 & up.
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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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Beautiful Sounds at Sunset
Little Red Schoolhouse Nature Center • Willow Springs, IL 60480Spend time outdoors with the sounds of nature and soothing instruments around a fire with certified instructor Gail. Bring a cushion. Ages 18 & up.
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Frogs
Little Red Schoolhouse Nature Center • Willow Springs, IL 60480Learn how to recognize frog calls while enjoying a nocturnal walk.
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Morning Bird Stroll
Little Red Schoolhouse Nature Center • Willow Springs, IL 60480Join us for a slow trail walk to spot migrating birds. Limited binoculars available for loan.
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Wild About Play
Little Red Schoolhouse Nature Center • Willow Springs, IL 60480Ready to craft, create, and unleash your wild side? Swing by and take on the challenge: design paper mache enrichment items that'll spark joy for […]
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Sounds Like Spring
Little Red Schoolhouse Nature Center • Willow Springs, IL 60480Take your little one on a playful, music-filled nature walk. Ages 3-6 w/ adult.
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Walk & Talk
John Husar I&M Canal Bicycle Trail Parking Lot • Willow Springs, IL 60480Walk & 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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Nature’s Art Box
Little Red Schoolhouse Nature Center • Willow Springs, IL 60480Explore the wild side of creativity! Kids ages 3–6 with an adult can enjoy hands-on nature-inspired art and activities. Supplies provided.
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Camping Leadership Immersion Course
Camp Sullivan • Oak Forest, IL 60452This overnight course teaches essential camping skills. Complete the course, then bring groups of up to 30 for overnight stays. Training required to access camping […]
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Morning Bird Stroll
Little Red Schoolhouse Nature Center • Willow Springs, IL 60480Join us for a slow trail walk to spot migrating birds. Limited binoculars available for loan.
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Mythical Forest Series: Toadstools
Little Red Schoolhouse Nature Center • Willow Springs, IL 60480Explore the forest to examine the mythology and realities of nature in fantasy. Ages 8 & up.
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Bienvenidos Birds!
Sagawau Environmental Learning Center • Lemont, IL 60439Join us for an indoor presentation and a walk to learn about the bird migration journey from Mexico to the Chicagoland area.
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Family Garlic Mustard Pull
Sagawau Environmental Learning Center • Lemont, IL 60439Help remove this invasive species. Equipment provided. Ages 12 & up.
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Insect Inspired Innovations
Little Red Schoolhouse Nature Center • Willow Springs, IL 60480Throughout history, nature has inspired all facets of human advancement. Our focus will be on insects and the impact they have had on the development […]
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Sounds Like Spring
Little Red Schoolhouse Nature Center • Willow Springs, IL 60480Take your little one on a playful, music-filled nature walk. Ages 3-6 w/ adult.
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Bird Walk
Orland Grassland South • Cook County, IL 60467 (near Orland Park)Join us on a walk through Orland Grassland to look for grassland birds. 1.5 miles.
Free • Registration Required
