Winter Solstice Night of Lights Walk
Little Red Schoolhouse Nature Center • Willow Springs, IL 60480Take a candlelit walk, enjoy a bonfire and hot chocolate. (Programa ofrecido en Español.)
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Renew, Rejuvenate, Restore
Little Red Schoolhouse Nature Center • Willow Springs, IL 60480Renew, rejuvenate and restore your mind, body and spirit. Followed by a bonfire and hot chocolate.
Pinecone Suet Feeders
Little Red Schoolhouse Nature Center • Willow Springs, IL 60480Learn about birds that call Cook County home during winter and leave with a feeder. Ages 6 & up. (Programa […]
Winter Tree ID Walk
Little Red Schoolhouse Nature Center • Willow Springs, IL 60480Discover tips and clues to help identify trees in winter.
R.I.P. Stewardship
Little Red Schoolhouse Nature Center • Willow Springs, IL 60480Join us as we Remove Invasive Plants. Tools, gloves and snacks provided. Closed-toed shoes & long pants are encouraged. Ages 18 & up; […]
Seasonal Pop Up
Little Red Schoolhouse Nature Center • Willow Springs, IL 60480Pop on over for an outdoor activity. All ages.
Mother Nature and Me
Little Red Schoolhouse Nature Center • Willow Springs, IL 60480Children 3-6 years old and their favorite adult will explore with fun activities and outdoor experiences. Dec 14 – Deer […]
Sunrise Walks
Little Red Schoolhouse Nature Center • Willow Springs, IL 60480Come join us for a “before hours” hike to experience the dawning of a new day.
Event Locations
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.
Event Categories
- All Events
- Adaptive Recreation
- Animal Encounter
- Archery
- Arts & Crafts
- Astronomy
- Bicycling
- Birding
- Camping
- Education
- Film
- Fishing
- Fitness
- Food & Beverage
- Games & Nature Play
- Gardening
- Hiking & Walking
- History & Culture
- Music
- Paddling
- Photography
- Senior
- Snow Sports
- Storytelling
- Sustainability
- Restoration
- Wellness in the Woods
- Yoga
Events Guide
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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The 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.