Nature Lens
Little Red Schoolhouse Nature Center • Willow Springs, IL 60480Use your camera to observe nature on a guided photography walk. All levels and camera types. Ages 13 & up.
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Fire Basics
Little Red Schoolhouse Nature Center • Willow Springs, IL 60480Learn the basics of starting a fire and explore the different types of campfires. S'mores and hot cocoa provided. All […]
Little Red’s Snowshoe Roulette
Little Red Schoolhouse Nature Center • Willow Springs, IL 60480Snowshoe hikes offered during any days that we have over 4” of snow! Free snowshoe rental with an ID on […]
Teens Behind the Scenes
Little Red Schoolhouse Nature Center • Willow Springs, IL 60480Join a naturalist and learn how we care for our animals at the nature center. Ages 13-19.
Snowbirds
Little Red Schoolhouse Nature Center • Willow Springs, IL 60480Enjoy a leisurely nature hike with stops at feeding stations to observe birds’ amazing winter behaviors.
Winter Solstice Night of Lights Walk
Little Red Schoolhouse Nature Center • Willow Springs, IL 60480A self-guided candlelit walk through our woods will delight visitors as we celebrate the shortest day of the year.
Aromatherapy
Little Red Schoolhouse Nature Center • Willow Springs, IL 60480Various scents can relax and soothe us. Learn about natural aromas and their healing effects. Ages 21 & up.
Winter Break Camp
Little Red Schoolhouse Nature Center • Willow Springs, IL 60480Children will enjoy three fun filled days with outdoor activities, art making and s’mores at the fire. Ages 9-12.
$35
Birding & Board Games
Little Red Schoolhouse Nature Center • Willow Springs, IL 60480Watch and learn about winter birds at our feeders while playing nature-themed board games. Ages 14 & up.
Freeze Frames
Little Red Schoolhouse Nature Center • Willow Springs, IL 60480Use your camera to observe nature on a guided photography walk. All levels and camera types. Ages 13 & up.
Feeding Frenzy
Little Red Schoolhouse Nature Center • Willow Springs, IL 60480Learn what, why and how staff feed the great diversity of birds, fishes, reptiles and amphibians at the nature center.
Winter Whereabouts
Little Red Schoolhouse Nature Center • Willow Springs, IL 60480Learn how different native animals survive during the colder winter months.
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.