• Spooky Scavenger Hunt at Four Rivers

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

    Wear your favorite costume and search for spooktacular items in the forest with your friends and family or scout group! Some items may be natural, while other items may be SUPER-natural! Can you find them all as you meander through the forest? Stop by Four Rivers Environmental

  • Trick-or-Treat in the Woods: Isle a la Cache

    Trick-or-Treat in the Woods: Isle a la Cache
    Isle a la Cache Museum 501 E Romeo Road, Romeoville, IL, United States

    Experience the woods like never before! Come dressed in costume and hike along a glowing trail to learn what goes bump in the woods at night. Visit spooky stations, but beware! Will tricks or treats await? Enjoy a crackling fire while roasting marshmallows for s'mores. This program

  • Trick-or-Treat in the Woods: Goodenow Grove

    Trick-or-Treat in the Woods: Goodenow Grove
    Goodenow Grove Nature Preserve 27064 Dutton Rd., Beecher, United States

    Experience the woods like never before! Come dressed in costume and hike along a glowing trail to learn what goes bump in the woods at night. Visit spooky stations, but beware! Will tricks or treats await? Enjoy a crackling fire while roasting marshmallows for s'mores. This program

  • Trick-or-Treat in the Woods: Isle a la Cache

    Trick-or-Treat in the Woods: Isle a la Cache
    Isle a la Cache Museum 501 E Romeo Road, Romeoville, IL, United States

    Experience the woods like never before! Come dressed in costume and hike along a glowing trail to learn what goes bump in the woods at night. Visit spooky stations, but beware! Will tricks or treats await? Enjoy a crackling fire while roasting marshmallows for s'mores. This program

  • Trick-or-Treat in the Woods: Goodenow Grove

    Trick-or-Treat in the Woods: Goodenow Grove
    Goodenow Grove Nature Preserve 27064 Dutton Rd., Beecher, United States

    Experience the woods like never before! Come dressed in costume and hike along a glowing trail to learn what goes bump in the woods at night. Visit spooky stations, but beware! Will tricks or treats await? Enjoy a crackling fire while roasting marshmallows for s'mores. This program

  • Fall Colors Hike

    Goodenow Grove Nature Preserve 27064 Dutton Rd., Beecher, United States

    Fall in the forest is an experience of the senses. The air feels cool and crisp with hints of earthy smells. The trees are a collage of oranges, yellows and reds until their leaves turn brown, fall and become crunchy under your feet. Embrace these natural wonders

  • BYOB Nature Stories Around the Campfire

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

    Do you have memorable, magical moments in nature that have inspired, amazed or surprised you? Come celebrate National Storytelling Day with an evening campfire and the camaraderie of fellow nature lovers. Bring a camping chair, beverages (beer and wine only for alcoholic drinks) and a story to

  • Junior Archeologists

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

    Celebrate International Archaeology Day with a naturalist as we dig deeper into the role of an archaeologist. What do they do? Where do they go? What do they find? Participants will have the chance to be archaeologists themselves as we piece together clues about history and humankind.

  • Sensory Sunday

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

    Experience the exhibits and trails of Four Rivers on your own terms. This independent program is for guests with sensory-processing needs, social anxiety, post-traumatic stress disorder and those who would benefit from a small-group experience. Buddy bags with sensory gadgets and a limited supply of noise-canceling headphones

  • Meet a Beekeeper

    Goodenow Grove Nature Preserve 27064 Dutton Rd., Beecher, United States

    Meet local beekeeper Mike Rusnak to discuss the art of beekeeping. Ask questions, chat and troubleshoot. Rusnak has more than 18 years of beekeeping experience. Pick up specific beekeeping tips or simply learn more about the world of bees. Fee: Free! Age: All ages. No registration required.

  • Nature Play Day After Hours: Mushrooms and More

    Goodenow Grove Nature Preserve 27064 Dutton Rd., Beecher, United States

    Join us for this monthly nature-themed program for 3- to 5-year-olds. The flowers may be fading, but something else is popping up on the forest floor – mushrooms! Let's look for fungi in all different shapes and sizes while finding out the important jobs they do. Fee:

  • Nature Play Day: Mushrooms & More

    Goodenow Grove Nature Preserve 27064 Dutton Rd., Beecher, United States

    Join us for this monthly nature-themed program for 3- to 5-year-olds and their caregivers to enjoy together! The flowers may be fading, but something else is popping up on the forest floor – mushrooms! Let's look for fungi in all different shapes and sizes while finding out

  • Indige-Facts

    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 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesdays to Saturdays and noon to 4 p.m. Sundays. Are Native Americans U.S. citizens? How many Indigenous people live in this country? Do all American Indians live

  • Trick-or-Treat in the Woods: Hickory Creek Preserve

    Hickory Creek Preserve 10537 W. LaPorte Rd., Mokena, IL, United States

    Experience the woods like never before! Come dressed in costume and hike along a glowing trail to learn what goes bump in the woods at night. Visit spooky stations, but beware! Will tricks or treats await? Enjoy a crackling fire while roasting marshmallows for s'mores. This program

  • Fall Migratory Bird Hike

    Messenger Woods Nature Preserve 13800 W. Bruce Rd., Homer Glen, IL, United States

    Celebrate World Migratory Bird Day in the fall! Join other birders, beginners and experts alike, for a hike into the woods to see some of Will County's favorite migratory birds. Birds migrating in the fall may not sing so loudly or be so brightly colored, but that

  • Wonderkids Weekend Edition: Leaves

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

    Calling all families with preschoolers! Join us for a hands-on program designed for your little one. program is geared toward children ages 2 to 5 and is complete with tons of facts, singing, story time, table activities and crafts. Fee: Free! Age: Ages 2-5. (Children must be

  • Pumpkin Fun Run

    Hadley Valley 18304 Goougar Rd., Joliet, IL, United States

    Celebrate the fall season with the Pumpkin Fun Run! This event is open to runners and walkers of all ages and abilities who enjoy getting active outdoors. Take in the sights and sounds of fall as you cruise through beautiful Hadley Valley. After crossing the finish line,

  • Spooky Craft Lab Weekend

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

    Monsters, marionettes and more! Creatively craft a collection of decorations, toys or games all in the spirit of Halloween. A variety of examples plus instructions will be on display in the Grand Hall to inspire you as you dare to design your own Halloween art project. All

  • Trick-or-Treat in the Woods: Hickory Creek Preserve

    Hickory Creek Preserve 10537 W. LaPorte Rd., Mokena, IL, United States

    Experience the woods like never before! Come dressed in costume and hike along a glowing trail to learn what goes bump in the woods at night. Visit spooky stations, but beware! Will tricks or treats await? Enjoy a crackling fire while roasting marshmallows for s'mores. This program

  • Lost & Found: Remnants of Savannas & Old Growth Forests

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

    This ongoing program runs from Tuesday, Oct. 15, to Sunday, Dec. 29. Hours are 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesdays to Saturdays and noon to 4 p.m. Sundays. This traveling exhibition presents the work of landscape photographer Miles Lowry. Through remarkable photographs, Lowry captures the grace and

  • Indige-Facts

    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 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesdays to Saturdays and noon to 4 p.m. Sundays. Are Native Americans U.S. citizens? How many Indigenous people live in this country? Do all American Indians live

  • Indige-Facts

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

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

  • Indige-Facts

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

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

  • Indige-Facts

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

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

  • Trick-or-Treat in the Woods: Four Rivers

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

    Experience the woods like never before! Come dressed in costume and hike along a glowing trail to learn what goes bump in the woods at night. Visit spooky stations, but beware! Will tricks or treats await? Enjoy a crackling fire while roasting marshmallows for s'mores. This program