World Migratory Bird Day
Sagawau Environmental Learning Center • Lemont, IL 60439Celebrate bird migration by learning how water affects bird life. Learn simple steps you can do to preserve water and […]
Celebrate bird migration by learning how water affects bird life. Learn simple steps you can do to preserve water and […]
Spend your weekend enjoying wildflowers. Join us for a wildflower walk.
Learn to artistically capture the beauty and details of plants with drawing and painting techniques. Ages 12 & up.
Learn methods to survey stream invertebrates. Ages 12 & up.
Discuss the basic biology and ecology of mosses and liverworts. A discussion will be followed by a short walk. Ages […]
Learn about wasps and their intricate connections to the natural world.
Study bird nests to learn the diversity of nest building. Ages 10 & up.
Take a guided walk looking for pollinators and contribute to community science.
Help build an inclusive community around birds. Add your voice to make a safe space for all people to enjoy […]
In partnership with Illinois department of Natural Resources, this 1-day workshop will focus on the ecology of birds. Learn field […]
Start your day with refreshments and fellow OWLS. A casual conversation followed by a nature-themed program.
Walk through the prairie to see the explosion of color this season. Ages 12 & 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.
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