Ecological Restoration Weekend
Sagawau Environmental Learning Center • Lemont, IL 60439Enjoy the fresh air and put your muscles to work by helping to restore habitat. Equipment provided.
Enjoy the fresh air and put your muscles to work by helping to restore habitat. Equipment provided.
Join us for a guided walk as the autumn color intensifies. Family program.
Bring the celebration outdoors to the Calumet region and paddle at Powderhorn Lake. All ages.
Join us for a guided bilingual nature walk exploring how all of nature is interconnected, including us. Únase a nosotros […]
Meet one of our raptors and learn what makes these winged hunters so unique.
Join us at feeding time to learn about our outdoor ambassador animals and their habits.
Join us as we seek out fall migrants. Binoculars available for loan.
Stop by the visitor center to learn about reptiles, mammals, and birds from the residents of Misericordia - Heart of […]
Join other seniors for a moderately paced, one mile fitness walks in beautiful Thatcher Woods. Led by senior Roberta Jannsen, […]
Enjoy a guided walk on 1.7-mile paved trail with resting points throughout. Wheelchair accessible; open to all. Presented with Opportunity […]
Ignite your child’s sense of wonder and curiosity as we explore, experiment & make discoveries in the natural world. Ages […]
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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