Moonlight Hike
Hike by the light of the full moon.
Hike by the light of the full moon.
October is a great time to observe our eight-legged friends. Sweep net for spiders as you learn about them.
Learn about the world’s first nuclear reactor. Presentation at Sagawau, followed by a moderate hike at Red Gate. Ages 18 & up.
Hike under ancient oaks to learn about their natural history and why they are keystone species. Ages 18 & up.
Put your muscles to work as you help restore habitat by removing invasive plants. Tools available for loan.
Put your muscles to work as you help restore habitat by removing invasive plants. Tools available for loan.
Last Friday each month, learn about a highlighted insect.
Presented with Illinois Department of Natural Resources, this workshop focuses on Illinois butterflies and moths. CDPUs available.
Join a naturalist as we see what mother nature has on display.
Walk through two different types of prairies while learning about what’s in bloom. Ages 13 & up.
Join us for a walk focusing on the contributions made by African-American naturalists.
Visit with banders to learn about this scientific method used to study wild birds.
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.
“Green Fire” explores the life, legacy, and land ethic of conservationist Aldo Leopold and the many ways his philosophy lives today.
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.
Join a naturalist as we help restore our ecosystems by removing invasive species. Tools and safety gear provided. Ages 12 & up.
Join a naturalist as we help restore our ecosystems by removing invasive species. Tools and safety gear provided. Ages 12 & up.
Join us for a discussion on attracting birds to your yard using feeders and plantings.
Join us for activities, viewing, and demos of how the birds are banded for tracking and research purposes.
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.
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
Hummingbird Fest delights its guests with activities and viewing and demos of how hummingbirds are banded for tracking and research. Fest is free.