Little Red Schoolhouse Nature Center • Willow Springs, IL 60480
Children ages 12-14 will learn essential wilderness skills including forest navigation/hiking, fire building and aquatic recreation. We'll have other fun outdoor activities planned too! Snacks are included. Registration opens April 6 at 9 am and is in person only. Forms, waivers and payment are required. Cash or check accepted. Limited to one camp per child […]
Sagawau Environmental Learning Center • Lemont, IL 60439
Through indoor instruction and intensive field learning, you will develop familiarity with Silurian and glacial geology, fossils of northeastern Illinois, and using topographic maps to interpret the geologic history of your surroundings. Learn how to excite your class with geology and earn CPDUs with NGSS guidance from the Illinois Science Teachers Association. The workshop is […]
Horsetail Lake • Cook County, IL 60464 (near Palos Park)
We’ll review casting and other aspects of fly fishing, then we’ll jump into fishing with instruction and tips. Presented by Ike Rhodes of Illinois Fly Fishing & the Village of […]
Little Red Schoolhouse Nature Center • Willow Springs, IL 60480
Children ages 5-6 will enjoy three fun-filled days creating art inspired by the wonders of nature. Hike through the woods, encounter animals and learn through hands-on art making. Snacks provided. Registration opens April 6 at 9 am and is in person only. Forms, waivers and payment are required. Cash or check accepted. Limited to one […]
Horsetail Lake • Cook County, IL 60464 (near Palos Park)
We’ll review casting and other aspects of fly fishing, then we’ll jump into fishing with instruction and tips. Presented by Ike Rhodes of Illinois Fly Fishing & the Village of […]
Little Red Schoolhouse Nature Center • Willow Springs, IL 60480
Children ages 7-8 will discover the fascinating world of native snakes and turtles through up-close encounters, participate in field investigations and unleash creativity through art projects and other fun activities. Snacks provided. Registration opens April 6 at 9 am and is in person only. Forms, waivers and payment are required. Cash or check accepted. Limited […]
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 stopping or interpretation. 5 miles.
Printed copies of our quarterly Events Guide are available at our Nature Centers and General Headquarters. They may also be available at your local city hall or library. Know a location that should have our Events Guide? Contact us.
The Forest Preserves is committed to providing equal, integrated participation for individuals with disabilities. Please contact the Nature Center hosting your event or program 72 hours in advance to request reasonable accommodations or inquire about site accessibility.
Please contact Experience.Nature@cookcountyil.gov or 708-771-1573 about accommodations for specific camping and outdoor recreation activities.
