Mokena sports outdoors events

Leaders In Conservation Series: William Beecher

Saturday, Aug 3 1:30p

Little Red Schoolhouse Nature Center, Willow Springs

Once a Naturalist for the FPD, this former Director of the Chicago Academy of Sciences was influential in inspiring future naturalists, scientists and stewards.

NASCAR Sprint Cup Series: Geico 400

Sunday, Sep 15 2:00p

Chicagoland Speedway, Joliet

Door County 101

Wednesday, Jun 19 7:00p

Tinley Park Public Library, Tinley Park

Discover the food and fun of this popular vacation destination— the “Cape Cod” of the Midwest...

Astronomy Program

Saturday, Jul 13 8:00p

Little Red Schoolhouse Nature Center, Willow Springs

The Chicago Astronomical Society invites all astronomy enthusiasts to come out and view the spring night sky. Telescopes will be set up for viewing or bring your own.

Stargazing

Saturday, Aug 17 8:00p

Lake Katherine Nature Center and Botanic Gardens, Palos Heights

This is a free event and children are welcomed. No pre-registration required. Please meet near the telescope located in the Anniversary Garden.

Campfire 'N Canoe

Thursday, Jun 20 6:00p

Monee Reservoir, Monee

Bring the whole clan out for a nighttime adventure! Learn canoeing basics, and about nocturnal animals...

Route 66 Classic

Saturday, Aug 17 9:00a

Route 66 Raceway, Joliet

A tribute to all things vintage, the Route 66 Classic is the ultimate good ol' days event, paying homage to the early drag racing and hot rod culture...

Women of the Woods: A Nature Retreat

Saturday, Jun 29 9:00a

Thorn Creek Woods Nature Preserve, Park Forest

Celebrate the beauty of the summer solstice woods in this program for women only! Discover the naturalist in you as you explore the woods, observing birds and insects, identifying trees and flowers...

2013 Goblin Gallop 5K run/walk for Crimestoppers

Saturday, Oct 26 9:00a

Chicagoland Speedway, Joliet

Backyard Habitat

Saturday, Jun 22 1:30p

Little Red Schoolhouse Nature Center, Willow Springs

Native plants are attractive to the eye and to wildlife! We?ll plant some new ideas for your backyard during this hands-on program as you learn how to include and care for native grasses and flowers.

Chicagoland Camping World Truck Series

Friday, Sep 13 7:00p

Chicagoland Speedway, Joliet

Astronomy Program

Saturday, Aug 17 7:30p

Little Red Schoolhouse Nature Center, Willow Springs

The Chicago Astronomical Society invites all astronomy enthusiasts to come out and view the spring night sky. Telescopes will be set up for viewing or bring your own.