Black History Month Exhibit
Sagawau Environmental Learning Center • Lemont, IL 60439Learn about African Americans who ski, and challenges faced in the snow […]
Learn about African Americans who ski, and challenges faced in the snow […]
Ski with wood skis and wool knickers to win a prize. Test […]
Self-guided 0.5-mile walk on winter survival techniques of reptiles.
Join us for a one-mile, easy-paced walk in beautiful Thatcher Woods. Led […]
Fitness Hikes are for those looking to get some exercise outdoors. These […]
Join us for a special program for little naturalists. Limited tickets available. […]
Follow a self-guided story featuring a prominent African American figure.
Join volunteer Naturalist Cyndi Duda every Wednesday for a hike around Phantom […]
Discover the natural world with a themed activity. Ages 55 & up.
Join us for an adventure in nature through movement, stories and artmaking. […]
Come join us for a nature-based art activity. Ages 3-6 w/adult
Enjoy discussing this often-humorous book comparing human versus animal thought and intelligence.
Paint and sip a nice cup of hot chocolate. Supplies provided. All […]
Build your own walking stick using buckthorn, an invasive species. Ages 12-17 […]
Join us for a casual bird walk to observe our resident birds […]
Ski programs will occur only when there is snow. Learn to ski […]
Non-ski programs will occur only when there is no snow. Join a […]
Learn the importance of Black environmentalists and the history of the Forest […]
Join us for presentations and guided walks about the Underground Railroad route […]
Walk in the sugar maple forest to learn about the sweet process […]
Learn about the diets of our ambassador animals and observe a feeding […]
Join us for an afternoon of stories from our local hidden figures […]
Enjoy an afternoon walk in the Preserves. Snowshoes are provided when snow […]
Calling all creatives! Join us for our themed sessions as we explore […]
Nearly all Forest Preserves events are free; some require registration and/or a low fee. Residents may qualify for free admission opportunities at our partners: Brookfield Zoo Chicago and the Chicago Botanic Garden.
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