Tag: Irons Oaks Environmental Center

02.13.2026 | What You Need To Know This Weekend

Friday, Feb. 13 Galentine’s Day Lunch at the English Room. Galentine’s Day is a day dedicated to celebrating female friendships. Gather your dearest friends for an unforgettable celebration at the historic and charming Deerpath Inn. The H-F Park District will sponsor a day trip there from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.[Read More…]

12.19.2025 | What You Need To Know This Weekend

Friday, Dec. 19 Community Menorah Lighting. Celebrate Hanukkah at 5 p.m. in front of Park Place in Flossmoor Park, Flossmoor Road and Braeburn Avenue. Local individuals or families will lead Hanukkah ceremonies. Light Up Trail Walk. Irons Oaks Environmental Learning Center will host from 6 to 8 p.m. a stroll through decorated[Read More…]

Candy Ridlbauer introduces Tessa, a red-tailed hawk, to community members at Irons Oaks Environmental Learning Center during the Birds of Prey Animal Encounters event. (Chris Weber/H-F Chronicle)

Irons Oaks hosts raptor presentation

Irons Oaks Environmental Learning Center hosted a “Birds of Prey” event on July 16, featuring live raptors, including owls and hawks.  Candy Ridlbauer from Northern Illinois Raptor Rehab and Education brought birds that the organization had rescued. The presentation provided an opportunity to learn about raptors, their habitats, and their[Read More…]

Caitlin McCaffery (left), Lavon Robinson (back), Amara Robinson (middle) and Noa Robinson (front) take a close look at the cicadas collected by Iron Oaks staff. (Chris Weber/H-F Chronicle)

Irons Oaks hosts cicada celebration

The Irons Oaks Environmental Learning Center roared with excitement on June 9 as it hosted a cicada celebration that drew an enthusiastic crowd.  The event was accompanied by a chorus of cicada calls, with a decibel meter recording sounds nearing 100 dBA. To put into words just how loud that[Read More…]

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