• Lantern-Lit Hike for Lovers

    Four Rivers Environmental Education Center 25055 S Walnut Ln., Channahon, IL, United States

    This is your chance to enjoy each other's company under the quiet night sky. Take time for just the two of you in the warm glow of lanterns along the trail. Get cozy indoors with a hot chocolate bar, a gourmet smores station and fun optional games

  • Love Stories

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

    Fall in love with stories this Valentines Day. Be entertained by a storyteller sharing tales of critters and people finding their other half, inspired by natural history and the lore of Illinois Countrys past. Hot chocolate and tea provided! Registration required by Thursday, Feb. 12: 815-722-9301. Admission

  • Crocheting in the Quercus for Wildlife

    Hidden Oaks Nature Center 419 Trout Farm Road, Bolingbrook, IL, United States

    Get hooked on helping wildlife! Use your crochet skills to create small nests that will be utilized by local wildlife rehabilitation centers. These nests provide substitute dens, burrows and bird nests for animals in need. A naturalist will guide you through the crochet pattern process. Ages 12

  • Trivia on the Wild Side

    Hidden Oaks Nature Center 419 Trout Farm Road, Bolingbrook, IL, United States

    Round up your crew and your favorite drink for a wild night of trivia at Hidden Oaks Nature Center! This isnt your ordinary trivia night. Join a naturalist and show off your smarts about science, nature and all things wild. Go solo or team up with friends

  • Voyageur Family Fun Night

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

    Grab your crew and set sail for Isle a la Cache Museum, a trading destination for French fur traders. There, you and your family will join a choose-your-own adventure-style game around the museum that will put you in the shoes of the voyageurs packing supplies, singing songs,

  • Family Movie Night: “The Wild Robot”

    Four Rivers Environmental Education Center 25055 S Walnut Ln., Channahon, IL, United States

    It's movie night at Four Rivers! Meet an intelligent robot who must bond with native animals in order to survive at this indoor, family-friendly event. Grab a bag of free popcorn and get cozy! We encourage you to bring blankets, pillows, bean bags and more to make

  • Shamrock Search

    Hidden Oaks Nature Center 419 Trout Farm Road, Bolingbrook, IL, United States

    This ongoing event will be held from Sunday, March 1, to Sunday, March 29. Hours are 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Wednesdays to Sundays.Good luck! Bad luck! There is no luck needed for this program! All you need is a sharp eye and a willingness to learn

  • Seated Yoga & Seasonal Sights

    Four Rivers Environmental Education Center 25055 S Walnut Ln., Channahon, IL, United States

    Enjoy an invigorating morning by taking time for yourself and discovering the wonders of the natural world. This program includes a 30- to 35-minute all-levels seated yoga session and a 25- to 30-minute exploration of the natural world. Ages 12 or older. Participants younger than 18 must

  • Women of Natural History

    Hidden Oaks Nature Center 419 Trout Farm Road, Bolingbrook, IL, United States

    Join our guest speaker Kim White as she introduces the women who have made significant observations that have changed our understanding of the natural world, from Queen Hatshepsut's botanical collections (1478-1458 B.C.E) to paleontologist Mary Anning (1799-1847) to biologist Rachel Carson (1907-1964). You will walk away with

  • Mammal Madness

    Four Rivers Environmental Education Center 25055 S Walnut Ln., Channahon, IL, United States

    Get your paws and whiskers ready for March Mammal Madness at Four Rivers! This day is a celebration of our furry friends in the fields and forests. The festivities include two one-hour live animal presentations by Big Run Wolf Ranch at 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. Throughout

  • We the Native People

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

    Join us at Isle a la Cache to meet Illinois Humanities Road Scholar Kim Sigafus, an award-winning Ojibwa author and speaker. Her family is from White Earth Reservation in Minnesota. In this presentation, she will discuss what was happening in the country regarding Native Americans at the

  • Joliet Iron Works Tour

    Joliet Iron Works Park 31 Columbia St., Joliet, IL, United States

    Explore the stone foundations of Joliets once-thriving industrial plant that rivaled Pittsburgh. An interpretive naturalist will share fascinating stories of the men and machines that worked at the Joliet Iron Works Historic Site and challenge you to imagine working there more than 100 years ago. Ages 16

  • Marvelous March Hike

    Hammel Woods Black Rd. east of Rte 59, Shorewood, IL, United States

    Uncover the marvelous mystery of who has awakened from their winter slumber and which plants dared to emerge in this fickle weather. In rain, snow or shine, join a naturalist to experience the unpredictability of a forest in March. Registration required by Wednesday, March 25: 815-722-9470.   

  • Women in the Woods Hike

    Four Rivers Environmental Education Center 25055 S Walnut Ln., Channahon, IL, United States

    Join a naturalist on this hike celebrating women's role in nature. Along the trail, learn about the historical women who have quite literally paved the way. Discover the women blazing their own trails today and explore the paths chosen by the women of the future. Ages 12

  • Living on the Land Field Trip for Homeschool & Remote Learners

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

    Explore in detail the American Indians relationship with the land. Students will learn about the seasonal preparations and activities of the Potawatomi people. This is an opportunity for homeschooled or remote learning students to experience Isle a la Caches field trip programs that are normally only offered

  • A Voyageur’s Life Field Trip for Homeschool & Remote Learners

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

    What was life like for a French fur trader in the 1700s? How much knowledge did these early explorers need to survive their journey in search of furs? Students learn about the challenges, risks and rewards of being a French fur trader and demonstrate the skills necessary

  • Trout Season Celebration

    Hidden Oaks Nature Center 419 Trout Farm Road, Bolingbrook, IL, United States

    Its spring trout season at Hidden Lakes! To celebrate, we are opening the gates and concessions building for fishing at 6 a.m. Find your perfect spot along the two stocked lakes. Head to the Tackle Box Bait shop for a free hot chocolate, tea or coffee. Plus,

  • Lake Renwick Photography Bird Hike

    Lake Renwick Preserve 23113 W. Lockport Street, Plainfield, IL, United States

    Join other photographers for a special opportunity to view and photograph the herons, egrets, cormorants and even eagles at Lake Renwick Heron Rookery Nature Preserve. This is the beginning of nesting season, with hundreds of nesting birds in the preserve. Explore off-trail habitats and share insights into

  • Wondrous Weather Weekend

    Four Rivers Environmental Education Center 25055 S Walnut Ln., Channahon, IL, United States

    Enjoy an afternoon discovering the wondrous world of weather through hands-on activities and art. Craft your own clouds, construct a rain stick, measure the wind and more in this self-guided program!  

  • Tune Ups & Treats Bike Social

    Prairie Bluff Preserve 2025 Renwick Rd., Crest Hill, United States

    The weather is warming, and the trails are calling! Come out to Prairie Bluff to get your bike ready for the season and learn about basic maintenance and repair from our partners at REI. Staff from the Orland Park Co-op bike shop and Forest Preserve District of

  • Wondrous Weather Weekend

    Four Rivers Environmental Education Center 25055 S Walnut Ln., Channahon, IL, United States

    Enjoy an afternoon discovering the wondrous world of weather through hands-on activities and art. Craft your own clouds, construct a rain stick, measure the wind and more in this self-guided program!  

  • Mystery Program at Four Rivers

    Four Rivers Environmental Education Center 25055 S Walnut Ln., Channahon, IL, United States

    Are you tempted by the lure of mystery? Come with an open mind and leave with a new favorite ... animal, plant, who knows what. Dont worry, the naturalist knows what! This program will include games, stories and more. Admission is free. Registration required by Thursday, April

  • Meet & Treat

    Messenger Marsh Dog Park 159th St. & Bell Road, Homer Glen, IL, United States

    Did you know the Forest Preserve District of Will County operates six dog parks within the county? Each park is equipped with fenced areas allowing dogs to roam off leash, separate enclosures for small and large dogs, shade structures, waste bags and drinking water. An annual permit

  • Junior Naturalists: Weather

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

    Woah! Whats going on outside? Junior Naturalists will learn about climate, weather and some of the weird and wondrous things we can experience here in Will County. Participants will play some games, get crafty and do some scientific work! Ages 8-12. Children must be accompanied by an

  • Where the Wildflowers Are: Hidden Oaks Preserve

    Hidden Oaks Nature Center 419 Trout Farm Road, Bolingbrook, IL, United States

    You won't need to sail off through night and day or in and out of weeks. Will County is where the wildflowers are! Trout lily, Dutchmans breeches, cut-leafed toothwort our wildflowers have stories to tell! Journey to Hidden Oaks Preserve, a great spot to seek wildflowers. Join