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Little Red Schoolhouse Nature Center • Willow Springs, IL 60480Ignite your child’s sense of wonder and curiosity as we explore, experiment, […]
Ignite your child’s sense of wonder and curiosity as we explore, experiment, […]
Learn about nature through sensory experiences, stories and artmaking. Ages 2-5 w/adult.
Join volunteer Naturalist Cyndi Duda every Wednesday for a hike around Phantom […]
Fitness Hikes are for those looking to get some exercise outdoors. These […]
Seniors Enjoying Nature Inside/Outside Rain or Shine! Strengthen your connection to nature […]
Join us for an adventure in nature through movement, stories and artmaking. […]
Read a children’s story along a short trail. Afterwards, get an activity […]
Discover something new in nature with University of Illinois Extension Volunteers.
Learn about creative reuse methods and mending techniques. Give items a second […]
Learn fire building skills indoors and try out your new talent outdoors. […]
Drop in to see who is visiting our feeders and learn from […]
Ski programs will occur only when there is snow. Learn to ski […]
Beloved by locals and admired by adventurers nationwide, the Sag Valley offers […]
Learn about the amazing world of Ice Age Illinois through a series […]
Help us work to make River Trail even better. Ages 10 & […]
Join us as we Remove Invasive Plants with bow saws or loppers. […]
Activities to educate and celebrate the impact of Lunar New Year – […]
Discover what migratory birds do at their Central and South American wintering […]
Non-ski programs will occur only when there is no snow. Believe it […]
Ski programs will occur only when there is snow. Ski by the […]
Come join us for a “before hours” hike to experience the dawning […]
Ski programs will occur only when there is snow. Learn to ski […]
Bring some and /or take some seeds home at this free swap. […]
Join a 2-mile walk on Phantom Prairie.
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.
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.
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Sign UpThe 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.