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Fantastic Ferns

Sagawau Environmental Learning Center • Lemont, IL 60439

Join us for a discussion and short walk to investigate this fascinating group of vascular plants.

a volunteer removing garlic mustard, invasive species, at McClaughrey Springs Woods

Ecological Restoration: Garlic Mustard Pull

Sagawau Environmental Learning Center • Lemont, IL 60439

Celebrate 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 areas. These hikes will be led at a slower pace with frequent stopping and interpretation. 2.5 miles.

Moon Walk

Little Red Schoolhouse Nature Center • Willow Springs, IL 60480

Let the full moon be our guide as we walk in the largest Urban Night Sky Place in the world.

group of people birding at Penny Road Pond
Event Series Spring Birding

Spring Birding

Sagawau Environmental Learning Center • Lemont, IL 60439

Join us for a guided walk to learn how to identify birds and appreciate their ecological significance. Binoculars available for loan.

Walk and Talk

John Husar I&M Canal Bicycle Trail Parking Lot • Willow Springs, IL 60480

For curious minds who want to know more about the Forest Preserves, these hikes will be led at a slower pace with frequent stopping and interpretation. 3 miles.

american bullfrogs on a rock at Crabtree Nature Center

Pond Exploration

Little Red Schoolhouse Nature Center • Willow Springs, IL 60480

Search a pond for invertebrates, amphibians, and other aquatic organisms.