Black History Month Exhibit
Sagawau Environmental Learning Center • Lemont, IL 60439Learn about African-American skiers and the challenges faced in winter sports.
Learn about African-American skiers and the challenges faced in winter sports.
Have you ever wondered how paleontologists study fossils? Visit our lab as we break down features of invertebrate fossils. Weather […]
Ski with wood skis and wool knickers to win a prize. Test your knowledge of the Birkebeiner Ski Race, answer […]
How do plants and animals respond to the longer days? Join us for a walk looking for signs of spring’s […]
Enjoy a short walk and investigate the unseen microhabitat that sustains a great diversity of organisms.
Celebrate World Water Day by focusing on how healthy aquatic ecosystems will benefit all. Enjoy the live stream on Sagawau’s […]
Celebrate Women's History Month by learning how artists made scientific discoveries accessible to society.
Join us as we peer through a spotting scope and watch for migratory waterfowl. Ages 14 & up.
Enjoy the outdoors. Put your muscles to work as you help restore habitat by removing invasive plants. Tools provided. Ages […]
Enjoy the outdoors. Put your muscles to work as you help restore habitat by removing invasive plants. Tools provided. Ages […]
Join us for an evening on the prairie to enjoy male woodcock’s arial sky dance. Ages 10 & up.
Want to know more about clouds? Learn all about cloud science. Tune in to Sagawau’s Facebook page.
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.
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