Wee Wonders
Sand Ridge Nature Center • South Holland, IL 60473Learn about nature through music, stories, and artmaking. Ages 2-5 w/adult. Jun 9: Cicadas! Jun 12: Cicadas! Jul 10: Snakes! […]
Learn about nature through music, stories, and artmaking. Ages 2-5 w/adult. Jun 9: Cicadas! Jun 12: Cicadas! Jul 10: Snakes! […]
Learn about the amazing diversity of insects as we catch and release them.
Join us at feeding time to learn about our outdoor ambassador animals and their habits.
Discover why fireflies glow in the dark before setting out on a 1-mile adventure where we will catch and release […]
Reconnect with nature during relaxing mindfulness and meditative practices.
Children ages 12-14 will learn essential wilderness skills including forest navigation/hiking, fire building and aquatic recreation. We'll have other fun […]
Through indoor instruction and intensive field learning, you will develop familiarity with Silurian and glacial geology, fossils of northeastern Illinois, […]
Stop by the visitor center to learn about animals from the residents of Misericordia - Heart of Mercy.
Reconnect with nature during relaxing mindfulness and meditative practices.
Presented with River Forest Public Library. We’ll read stories and do a simple nature activity. Weather dependent. Ages 0 to […]
Embrace adventure through rock climbing, cycling, and kayaking opportunities specially tailored for people of all ages with a primary physical […]
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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