Book Walk: “An Immense World”
Sagawau Environmental Learning Center • Lemont, IL 60439Celebrate Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month. This self-guided walk will […]
Celebrate Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month. This self-guided walk will […]
This is an overnight training course at Camp Sullivan in Oak Forest […]
Let’s search for migrating birds as we slowly walk the trails. Limited […]
Explore the roles and lifecycles that fungi play in our forests on […]
Enjoy a self-guided walk while learning about the role Asian Americans and […]
Join us to learn about mental health resources in the Northwest Suburbs. […]
Join us for an indoor presentation about the bird migration journey from […]
Venture out on our scenic trails for a guided 3- to 4-mile […]
Join us at feeding time to learn about our outdoor ambassador animals […]
Join us for a guided walk to learn how to identify birds […]
Participate in this Japanese holiday by creating fish kites and exploring other […]
Enjoy interactive nature programs and activities, kids’ tree climb, guided wildflower spring-time […]
Investigate this fascinating symbiosis of organisms. The program will have a discussion […]
Witness the beauty of spring ephemerals before they’re gone!
Learn how to dress, act and live as a frog.
Join us at feeding time to learn about our outdoor ambassador animals […]
Learn how to identify frog calls while enjoying a leisurely hike to […]
Participate in this Japanese holiday by creating fish kites and exploring other […]
Join us as we seek out spring migrants. Binoculars available for loan.
Do you love art and nature? Join the like-minded nature enthusiasts; BYO-art […]
Stop by the visitor center to learn about reptiles, mammals and birds […]
Join us for a guided walk to learn how to identify birds […]
Join other seniors for a gentle, moderately paced 1-mile walk.
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