Wild Edibles in Your Garden
Little Red Schoolhouse Nature Center • Willow Springs, IL 60480Join us as we discuss and sample some of Mother Nature’s edibles that can be grown in your garden.
Join us as we discuss and sample some of Mother Nature’s edibles that can be grown in your garden.
Univ. of IL Extension Certified Master Naturalists will connect visitors with nature through inquiry-based activities on the grounds when the […]
Ignite your child’s sense of wonder and curiosity: explore, experiment, and make discoveries in the natural world. Ages 4-5 w/adult.
Univ. of IL Extension Certified Master Naturalists will connect visitors with nature through inquiry-based activities on the grounds when the […]
Univ. of IL Extension Certified Master Naturalists will connect visitors with nature through inquiry-based activities on the grounds when the […]
Univ. of IL Extension Certified Master Naturalists will connect visitors with nature through inquiry-based activities on the grounds when the […]
Learn about our habitats and the plants and animals that depend on them through a short discussion, activity and hike. […]
Univ. of IL Extension Certified Master Naturalists will connect visitors with nature through inquiry-based activities on the grounds when the […]
Learn about the benefits of prescribed burns on a 1-mile walk.
Walk in the world’s largest Urban Night Sky Place during the darkest night of the month.
Learn about our ambassador raptors.
“Monty and Rose 2: The World of Monty and Rose” is a feature-length documentary that tells the story of the […]
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.