Earth Day Pop-Up Celebration
Little Red Schoolhouse Nature Center • Willow Springs, IL 60480Art activities, worm composting demonstrations, scavenger hunts and free plant giveaways.
Art activities, worm composting demonstrations, scavenger hunts and free plant giveaways.
Learn about the importance of dark skies, and then enjoy a leisurely 3-mile hike. All ages.
Use your sense of hearing to identify which frogs are calling tonight. (Programa ofrecido en Español.)
Walking with brief stops to observe the birds that frequent waterways.
Let the full moon be our guide and walk in the largest Urban Night Sky Place in the world. (Programa […]
Explore a sample of invasive plant species. Participate in removing one of them.
Visitors of all abilities are invited to celebrate nature through accessible activities.
Learn about the ecological importance of misunderstood reptiles. A close-up encounter will delight visitors.
Ignite your child’s sense of wonder and curiosity: explore, experiment, and make discoveries in the natural world. Ages 4-5 w/adult.
Enjoy three fun-filled days creating art inspired by nature. Activities include hiking, animal encounters and learning through hands-on art making. […]
Children (9 years old) will be immersed in nature while hiking, conducting field experiments and hands-on wildlife discovery. Registration opens […]
Chicago Sinfonietta and Summit School District 104 present Summer Solstice Wellness Expo, a special summer solstice celebration featuring regional holistic […]
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