The Buzz | November 2025

Take a Hike to Honor Our Veterans
Saturday, November 15 | 10:00 a.m.-noon
Mellody Farm Nature Preserve | LEARN MORE

Join LFOLA for Take a Hike to Honor our Veterans and to celebrate National Take a Hike Day! Join us as we honor our Veterans, lead guided hikes of Mellody Farm Nature Preserve, and offer crafts, games, and a light snack for all ages. This is a family event, and all are welcome.

Hike the Holidays is back!
Wednesday, November 26-Sunday, November 30
Jean and John Greene Nature Preserve | LEARN MORE

We’re excited to welcome everyone to the Jean and John Greene Nature Preserve—our gates will be open for you to explore and enjoy. Come celebrate the season with LFOLA at “Hike the Holidays” this November and December at the Greene Nature Preserve!

Explore LFOLA outdoor programs and events.
Nature is your playground! View the full calendar

CHILDREN:

Nature Babies
Wednesdays
Oct. 29- Nov. 12
11:00-11:45 a.m.

School's Out: Turkey Tales on the Trail
Friday, November 7
9:30-11:30 a.m.

Storytime @ LFOLA
Friday, November 21
(continuing monthly)
10:00-10:30 a.m.

School's Out: Feast for the Animals
Wednesday, Nov. 26
9:30-11:30 a.m.

ALL AGES | FAMILIES:

LAST Family Campfire

Friday, November 7
5:30-7:00 p.m.

Eco-Crew: Baa and Mello's Preserve

Saturdays, November 8, 15, and 22
(three Saturdays a month through March)
9:00 a.m.-noon

ADULTS:

Out Together @ LFOLA
Saturday, November 1
10:00 a.m.-noon

The OPEN Method
Flexible days and times 
September-December

Tuesday on the Trail

Tuesdays, Nov. 4, 11, and 18
Noon-1:00 p.m.

Conservation Cocktails:
Indigenous Burning Practices
in Lake County
Friday, November 14
6:00-7:30 p.m.

Pop Up Yoga

Tuesday, November 18
6:00-7:00 p.m.

PLEASE NOTE: We are moving to a new database, and the look of our shopping cart/registration form is slowly being moved over. Things may look a little different! If you need help navigating our new look, please reach out to Holly Meeks by email or call 847.234.3880 x11. Thank you for your patience!