Mental Health Tune-Ups
Little Red Schoolhouse Nature Center • Willow Springs, IL 60480Help raise awareness of the importance of mental health while benefiting from time spent in nature.
Help raise awareness of the importance of mental health while benefiting from time spent in nature.
Let the full moon be our guide as we walk in the largest Urban Night Sky Place in the world.
Join us for a nature-based art activity. Ages 3-6 w/adult.
Join us in search of migrating birds. Bring binoculars; limited pairs to lend.
Search a pond for invertebrates, amphibians, and other aquatic organisms.
Programs will address content required to achieve varying levels of nature-related cub scout adventures. Mar 24: Wolf Level Apr 28: […]
Ignite your child’s sense of wonder and curiosity as we explore, experiment, and make discoveries. Ages 4 & up w/adult.
Join us in search of migrating birds. Bring binoculars; limited pairs to lend.
Enjoy a leisurely walk and appreciate the sights, smells and sounds of springtime in nature.
Enjoy an evening walk through our woods and get a close-up view of the night sky.
Seniors Enjoying Nature Inside/Outside Rain or Shine! Ages 55 & up.
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.
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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Sign UpThe 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.