Arts & Craft Fair at the Little Red Schoolhouse

Little Red Schoolhouse

Join The Little Red Schoolhouse for their Annual Arts and Craft Fair! Art of all styles will be sold by artists inspired by nature. Entrance by shuttle bus only. Shuttle busses will be at Pioneer Woods which is a little east of Willow Springs Road on 107th

“Braiding Sweetness” Book Discussion

Sagawau Learning Center 12545 W. 111th St., Lemont, IL, United States

Join the folks at Sagawau Learning Center for a book discussion about “Braiding Sweetgrass” by Robin Wall Kimmerer. REGISTRATION REQUIRED:Call Sagawau at 630-257-2045.

Folktale Under the New Moon

Little Red Schoolhouse

Join the folks at the Little Red School for a “scary” folktale recited by a LaGrange Park Library librarian during a walk under the darkest day of the month. Then enjoy a bonfire. Ages 9 & up. REGISTRATION REQUIRED:Call Little Red Schoolhouse at 708-839-6897.

Sunrise Hike – Little Red Schoolhouse

Little Red Schoolhouse

Come join us for a “before hours” hike to experience the dawning of a new day. REGISTRATION REQUIRED: Call Little Red Schoolhouse at 708-839-6897.

Winter Tree ID – Camp Sagawau, Lemont

Camp Sagawau

Join a naturalist as we discover several ways to identify trees in winter. Ages 18 & up. Weather dependent. REGISTRATION REQUIRED: Call Sagawau at 630-257-2045. CONTACT: 630-257-2045 COST: Free

Animal Track Hunt

Camp Sagawau

Whose tracks are in the mud? Join us for the hunt and learn about tracks along the trails. REGISTRATION REQUIRED:Call Sagawau at 630-257-2045.

Spectacular Partial Solar Eclipse

Little Red Schoolhouse

Watch this rare natural phenomenon here! Telescopes ready for viewing. REGISTRATION REQUIRED:Call Little Red Schoolhouse at 708-839-6897.

Palos Park Spring Fishing Derby

Papoose Lake 123rd & LaGrange Rd., Palos Park, IL, United States

Get ready for a reel adventure at Papoose Lake! On Saturday, April 13th this event promises a morning of angling excitement for all ages. Registration is free of charge and kicks off bright and early at 8:00 AM, followed by the commencement of fishing at 8:30 AM.

International Bat Appreciation Folktale & Walk

Little Red Schoolhouse

Join us for a folktale recited by a librarian from the LaGrange Park Library as we walk and discuss the importance of these misunderstood flying mammals. REGISTRATION REQUIRED: Call Little Red Schoolhouse at 708-839-6897.  

Hummingbird Fest – Camp Sagawau

Camp Sagawau

Join us for activities, viewing, and demos of how the birds are banded for tracking and research purposes.  

Museum Campus Day

Isle a la Cache Museum 501 E Romeo Road, Romeoville, IL, United States

Have you ever wondered what's going on in our 18th-century Traders Cabin or wanted to peek inside the Native American longhouse above the pollinator garden? This is your chance to explore all the buildings at Isle a la Cache Museum and learn about the Potawatomi and French

Indige-Facts Traveling Exhibit

Isle a la Cache Museum 501 E Romeo Road, Romeoville, IL, United States

This ongoing program runs from Saturday, Sept. 21, to Sunday, Dec. 8. Museum hours are: Tuesdays to Saturdays 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sundays Noon to 4 p.m. Are Native Americans U.S. citizens? How many Indigenous people live in this country? Do all American Indians live on reservations? What are

Indige-Facts

Isle a la Cache Museum 501 E Romeo Road, Romeoville, IL, United States

Are Native Americans U.S. citizens? How many Indigenous people live in this country? Do all American Indians live on reservations? What are the right words to describe the people who have always lived here? It is common for people to have questions about the lives and experiences

Winter Bird Feeding

Camp Sagawau

Join us for a discussion on attracting birds to your yard using feeders and plantings.  

Serenity Walk Under the New Moon

Little Red Schoolhouse

Take a 2-mile walk in the world’s largest Urban Night Sky Place. Dependent upon trail conditions. Ages 14 & up.  

Restoration Workday

Camp Sagawau

Join a naturalist as we help restore our ecosystems by removing invasive species. Tools and safety gear provided. Ages 12 & up.  

Feeding Time

Little Red Schoolhouse

Learn about the diets of our ambassador animals and observe a feeding demonstration. Registration required.Contact organizer to sign up, (708) 839-6897  

Restoration Workday

Camp Sagawau

Join a naturalist as we help restore our ecosystems by removing invasive species. Tools and safety gear provided. Ages 12 & up.  

Hygge Hangout

Little Red Schoolhouse

Choose happiness this winter by joining us indoors for activities, games and refreshments inspired by the Danish practice of Hygge. Registration required. Contact organizer to sign up, (708) 839-6897  

Beginners Cross-Country Ski Lessons

Camp Sagawau

Learn to ski with a certified Professional Ski Instructor of America. Online registration for each lesson opens on the Sunday before the lesson’s week. The reservation link will only be available when snow conditions are skiable. Ages 12 and up. Cost is $20 per person. Registration required.

Beginners Cross-Country Ski Lessons

Camp Sagawau

Learn to ski with a certified Professional Ski Instructor of America. Online registration for each lesson opens on the Sunday before the lesson’s week. The reservation link will only be available when snow conditions are skiable. Ages 12 and up. Cost is $20 per person. Registration required.

Winter Mammals Drop-In

Little Red Schoolhouse

Join us to learn about the mammals of Cook County by examining our skins and skulls collection.  

Feeding Time

Little Red Schoolhouse

Learn about the diets of our ambassador animals and observe a feeding demonstration.

Lunar New Year Celebration

Little Red Schoolhouse

Welcome good luck and fortune in 2025 by celebrating the Year of the Snake with activities, crafts and tasting traditional foods. Scheduled cultural performances at 10:30 and 11:30 in the interpretive center. Overflow parking at the Camp Kiwanis Equestrian Staging Area on Willow Springs Road, just South