The Buzz | October 2025

Native Tree & Shrub Sale
Saturday, October 25 | 9:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m.
PRE-ORDER is open and inventory is moving fast!
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Explore LFOLA outdoor programs and events.
Nature is your playground! View the full calendar

CHILDREN:

Nature Babies
Wednesdays
October 1-15
11:00-11:45 a.m.

School's Out: Prowl in the Prairie
Monday, October 13
9:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m.

Storytime @ LFOLA
Monday, October20
(continuing monthly)
10:00-10:30 a.m.

School's Out: Spooky Kooky Animals
Friday, October 24
9:30-11:30 a.m.

ADULTS:

GO Lake Forest
Thursday, October 2
10:00-11:30 a.m.

The OPEN Method
Flexible days and times 
September-December

Monday Bird Hikes
LAST ONE! Monday, October 6
7:30-9:00 a.m.

Conservation Cocktails: Winter Displays that Work
Friday, October 10
6:00-7:30 p.m.

Lake Forest Reads: The River We Remember
Thursday, October 16
6:30-8:00 p.m.

Nature's Teatime
Friday, October 17
1:00-2:30 p.m.

The Healing Power of Nature
Thursday, October 23
1:00-2:30 p.m.

Tuesday on the Trail

Tuesday, October 28
Noon-1:00 p.m.

ALL AGES | FAMILIES:

The Big Sit
Saturday, October 4
10:00-4:00 p.m.

Family Campfires

Friday, October 17
5:30-7:00 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!