Canceled Solstice & Cicada Walk
Little Red Schoolhouse Nature Center • Willow Springs, IL 60480The time has finally come to celebrate the emergence of the 17-year […]
The time has finally come to celebrate the emergence of the 17-year […]
Use your camera to observe nature on a guided photography walk. All […]
A nature-related scout adventure will be offered and achieved. Jun 23: Wolf […]
Children ages 10-11 will explore the outdoors through fishing, birdwatching, insect discovery, […]
Are you afraid of snakes? Overcome your phobia by gaining a healthy […]
Ignite your child’s sense of wonder and curiosity as we explore, experiment, […]
Become an amateur paleontologist and learn how to discover fossils in your […]
Wonder what species of bats live in our area? Using bat monitors, […]
Children ages 8-9 will immerse themselves in nature through hiking, field experiments […]
University of Illinois Extension Certified Master Naturalists will connect visitors with nature […]
Join us as we Remove Invasive Plants with bow saws or loppers. Tools, […]
Join us for a “before hours” walk to experience the dawning of […]
Discover why fireflies glow in the dark before setting out on a […]
Children ages 12-14 will learn essential wilderness skills including forest navigation/hiking, fire […]
University of Illinois Extension Certified Master Naturalists will connect visitors with nature […]
Children ages 5-6 will enjoy three fun-filled days creating art inspired by […]
University of Illinois Extension Certified Master Naturalists will connect visitors with nature […]
Learn about turtles through hands-on discovery.
A nature-related scout adventure will be offered and achieved. Jun 23: Wolf […]
Children ages 7-8 will discover the fascinating world of native snakes and […]
University of Illinois Extension Certified Master Naturalists will connect visitors with nature […]
Teens will explore the world of the cicadas. Ages 13 & up.
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