Children will learn about groundhogs through different hands-on activities and stations.

Join us for the 42nd annual Profiles in Excellence event for inspiring presentations and performances in honor of Black History Month. This year’s program will focus on the untold stories of Lake County’s first African American citizens and the importance of tracing roots and legacies. The guest speaker will be James Ciccone, who writes historical fiction that includes black characters whose challenges are often marginalized and shut out of the mainstream.

Learn about the different species of woodpeckers that call Lake County home and their interesting biology and behaviors during this indoor presentation.

Lake County, Illinois was one of the strongest areas of anti-slavery sentiment in the state of Illinois. Hear the stories of local citizens' efforts to advocate for the enslaved and aid those escaping on the Underground Railroad.

An influential figure in the political history of the U.S., Adlai E. Stevenson II was Governor of Illinois, read twice for President as the Democratic National Candidate, and served as Ambassador to the United Nations. Though he lost both presidential campaigns, it was Stevenson's ideas that are his real lasting legacy.

Build a bridge to nature with your young ones. Experience how multisensory nature connections help young children develop healthy and happy brains and bodies. Time spent in nature is critical to children's social-emotional, and physical development. Child-centered, exploratory, imaginative play fosters creativity, emotional well-being, independent learning, and problem solving.

Join a naturalist and take a nice leisurely stroll through this beautiful preserve. Learn about the history of this site and take a close look at some of the interesting plants and animals that we come upon.

Drop in to learn about the amazing adaptations that help owls hunt in the dark and meet a live visitor.

Join a environmental educator on this solar-lit hike at Old School Forest Preserve. Learn about the animals that are active at dusk. Please dress for the weather, program will be held outside.