Lake Forest Open Lands

Ready for a wild adventure? Well be flipping logs like detectives on a mission to uncover the secret lives of insects, constructing cozy critter condos, chasing grasshoppers like theres no tomorrow, and marveling at Mother Natures greatest hits. Every day is a new chapter in our outdoor saga, complete with nature tales, games, crafty creations, and endless fun under the sun.

Is your tiny adventurer itching to conquer the great outdoors? Our Sprout and Explore Camp is here for your pint-sized explorer to experience the joys of nature! Join us for a whirlwind of fun as we hop, splash, climb, and engage all our senses in the wild wonders of nature.

Embark on a foraging escapade with our savvy naturalists as your guides through the wild and wonderful world of edible and medicinal plants! Savor the delightful tastes of flowers and fruits, whip up a calming bath tea with prairie blooms, delve into the magical healing powers of plants, and master the art of spotting common wild edibles. This hands-on, 2-day extravaganza will have your child bonding with natures generous buffet!

Join LFOLAs crusade against those pesky invasive species and boost biodiversity with this one-of-a-kind chance to learn from top-notch ecologists and educators. Dive headfirst into three days of restoration ecology, armed with saws, loppers, clippers, and all the safety gear you can handle. Roam through various preserves and uncover why these habitats are the VIP lounges for wildlife and the local community.

Strap on your adventure boots and join us for a wild ride through the great outdoors! Whether youre navigating the wilderness by foot, bike, or canoe, weve got a smorgasbord of skills to masterfrom the art of orienteering and the magic of fire building to the culinary delights of campfire cooking. Additionally, well cover essential skills like first aid and animal tracking, offering a unique opportunity to engage with nature in a deeper way. So come along for hiking, fishing, canoeing, and game-playing galore, and lets have a blast in the great green playground we call nature!

Strap on your adventure boots and join us for a wild ride through the great outdoors! Whether youre navigating the wilderness by foot, bike, or canoe, weve got a smorgasbord of skills to masterfrom the art of orienteering and the magic of fire building to the culinary delights of campfire cooking. Additionally, well cover essential skills like first aid and animal tracking, offering a unique opportunity to engage with nature in a deeper way. So come along for hiking, fishing, canoeing, and game-playing galore, and lets have a blast in the great green playground we call nature!

Put on your detective hat and channel your inner Sherlock as you embark on a quest to crack the case of the natural worlds mysteries! Dive into the secret lives of critters as we dig deep into the dirt to interrogate insects, peek under logs, play hide-and-seek with frogs in the pond, and eavesdrop on birds gossip. Every day is a new adventure, brimming with jaw-dropping discoveries!

Join LFOLA and the Trickster Cultural Center for a Native American Heritage camp thats engaging and enriching! Dive into a world of storytelling, music, team sports, history, and art, where youll get to soak up the cultural vibes of the incredible peoples who paved the way before us. Together, well unravel their traditions and unearth the common roots that tie us all togetherno shovel required!

Prepare to let your creativity run wild in the great outdoors! Will the dazzling prairie flowers, the rugged tree bark, or the high-flying birds tickle your artistic fancy? Venture into nature, collect your materials, and let your inner artist loose as we paint, sculpt, draw, and create. Each day is a new adventure to fuel your artistic escapades!

Get ready to dive into the great outdoors with a fresh adventure every day! Our little campers will dive into fun activities crafted just for them, helping them connect deeply with nature and sparking their curiosity and wonder about the world around them. Well be climbing trees, tracking animal paths, singing along with the birds, and splashing in puddles.

Get ready to dive into the great outdoors with a fresh adventure every day! Our little campers will dive into fun activities crafted just for them, helping them connect deeply with nature and sparking their curiosity and wonder about the world around them. Well be climbing trees, tracking animal paths, singing along with the birds, and splashing in puddles.