Enjoy three fun-filled days creating art inspired by nature. Activities include hiking, animal encounters and learning through hands-on art making. Ages 5-6. Registration opens April 1 and is in person only. Forms, waivers and payment are required to complete registration. Cash or check accepted.
Join the folks at Little Red Schoolhouse as they discuss and sample some of Mother Nature’s edibles that can be grown in your garden. REGISTRATION REQUIRED:Call Little Red Schoolhouse at 708-839-6897.
Univ. of IL Extension Certified Master Naturalists will connect visitors with nature through inquiry-based activities on the grounds when the buildings are closed. REGISTRATION REQUIRED:Call Little Red Schoolhouse at 708-839-6897.
Enjoy an all-levels yoga class with certified instructor, Maura. Then enjoy a self-guided walk. Ages 18 & up. REGISTRATION REQUIRED:Call Little Red Schoolhouse at 708-839-6897.
Hummingbird Fest delights its guests with activities and viewing and demos of how hummingbirds are banded for tracking and research. Fest is free.
A River Thru History is a living history reenactment of early American life, as it was on the Illinois frontier prior to 1848, with emphasis on our local history from the fur trade era to the canal era. The goal of this rendezvous is to be the
In partnership with Adaptive Adventures, join an overnight event geared for individuals with physical disabilities, their families and friends. REGISTRATION REQUIRED:Register at https://adaptiveadventures.app.neoncrm.com/np/clients/adaptiveadventures/event.jsp?event=77383. COST: Free CONTACT: (708)771-1573or experience.camping@cookcountyil.gov
At the 58th Annual Arts and Craft Fair, art, of all styles, will be sold by artists inspired by nature! Don't miss it!
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
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.
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.
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.
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
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.
Watch this rare natural phenomenon here! Telescopes ready for viewing. REGISTRATION REQUIRED:Call Little Red Schoolhouse at 708-839-6897.
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.
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.
Join us for activities, viewing, and demos of how the birds are banded for tracking and research purposes.
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
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
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
Join us for a discussion on attracting birds to your yard using feeders and plantings.
Take a 2-mile walk in the world’s largest Urban Night Sky Place. Dependent upon trail conditions. Ages 14 & up.
Join a naturalist as we help restore our ecosystems by removing invasive species. Tools and safety gear provided. Ages 12 & up.
Learn about the diets of our ambassador animals and observe a feeding demonstration. Registration required.Contact organizer to sign up, (708) 839-6897