Parks for Pollinators
Sagawau Environmental Learning Center • Lemont, IL 60439Participate in a month-long photography challenge. While walking at Sagawau, take a picture of pollinators on flowers and upload the […]
Participate in a month-long photography challenge. While walking at Sagawau, take a picture of pollinators on flowers and upload the […]
Meet and mingle with members of the community who have a shared interest in health, wellness and the outdoors.
Designed for teens ages 13–19. Receive instruction from certified staff and try your hand at archery. Call 312-415-2970 for more […]
Enjoy this “creative-reuse carnival” with themed games made from re-purposed materials! Win prizes, learn about nature, and more.
Learn about nocturnal animals and more on a guided hike. Ages 6 & up.
Join a naturalist as we explore this preserve while looking for local birds.
Enjoy a hike through Sagawau’s dolomite prairie. Rough terrain. Ages 14 & up.
Immerse yourself and reconnect with nature and al the beauty it has to offer! Relaxing mindfulness and meditative practices will […]
Pay homage to the Calumet Region’s Native American cultural history while investigating the artifacts that help tell their stories. Activities […]
Peace healing circle.
Travel and trace the butterfly’s migration route through fun activities, kid’s crafts and more. Learn how you can help monarchs […]
Walk our gardens to learn about native plants then sample different infused teas made from them.
Celebrate creativity and color as all ages are invited to try different media and techniques to create art. Sculpt, paint […]
Ride Illinois will lead a safety talk before we take off for a fun, casual, family friendly bike ride. Loaner […]
Children ages 3 – 6, w/adult, are invited to hear a nature story, followed by a short, mindful guided walk […]
Meet and mingle with members of the community who have a shared interest in health, wellness and the outdoors.
Walk & Talk Hikes are for the curious mind who want to know more about the Forest Preserves and natural […]
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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Please contact Experience.Nature@cookcountyil.gov or 708-771-1573 about accommodations for specific camping and outdoor recreation activities.