Little Red Schoolhouse

Join us for a sensory class where individuals with disabilities and homeschoolers can learn about nature. Participants must be with an adult.  

Embrace the promise of luck and prosperity in 2026 by honoring the Year of the Horse through festive activities, hands-on crafts, and lively performances.  

Explore the wild side of creativity! Children ages 3-6 with an adult can enjoy hands-on nature-inspired art and activities. Supplies provided.  

Join us for an early morning hike to witness the beauty of a new day.  

Join a cozy, indoor community filled with activities, games and refreshments. Inspired by the Danish practice of Hygge. Admission is free.    

Join a cozy, indoor community filled with activities, games and refreshments. Inspired by the Danish practice of Hygge. Admission is free.  

Hike 2 miles under the glow of the rising Cold Moon within the tranquil expanse of the world’s largest Urban Night Sky Place. Subject to trail conditions. Ages 13 & up.  

As the Hunter’s Moon shines above, we’ll hike and discuss white-tailed deer in the world’s largest Urban Night Sky Place.  

Celebrate this special month by making unique skulls, flowers and banners in preparation for Day of the Dead (Día de los Muertos). All materials provided.  

Discover the vital roles fungi play in our forest ecosystems during this engaging walk-and-talk. Ages 10 & up.  

The Naperville Chinese Storytellers share stories in Chinese followed by nature-based art. Stories told in Chinese. Ages 3 & up w/ adult.  

Immerse yourself in nature, fostering mindfulness and wellness with a forest therapy guide. Ages 18 & up.  

We guide you through a series of slow flowing movements, deep measured breaths and soothing sounds.  

Enjoy the quiet of sunset as we explore the woods on a casual 2-mile hike. Registration Required Ages 13 & up.  

Led by the University of Illinois Extension, discover something new in nature when the buildings are closed.  

Perform or listen to music and poetry at an open-mic night on the grounds at sunset.

Join us as we Remove Invasive Plants with bow saws or loppers. Tools provided. Ages 18 & up.

Seniors Enjoying Nature Inside/Outside Rain or Shine! Strengthen your connection to nature with different programs every month. Ages 55 & up.  

Let the evening sky set the mood for Qigong, a series of slow flowing movements, deep measured breaths and soothing sounds.  

Come join us for a “before hours” hike to experience the dawning of a new day.  

Learn about common animals heard and seen around the water on a 1-mile hike.  

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

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

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

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