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…]
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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…]
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…]
12.19.2024 | What You Need To Know Today
Flossmoor Plan Commission will meet at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 19, in village hall, 2800 Flossmoor Road. The agenda is available here. Flossmoor Holiday Lights Parade. Decorated trucks and vehicles from Flossmoor’s Public Works, Fire and Police Departments parade through the village starting at 4:30 p.m., bringing the holiday spirit[Read More…]
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…]
Irons Oaks marks ‘Oaktober’ to celebrate the mighty oak trees
Enjoy the fall leaves at Irons Oaks and remember to use leaves in your garden
There are second uses for lots of things – including fall leaves. An Irons Oaks Environmental Learning Center official recommends keeping and mulching fallen leaves to help the health of local soils and wildlife. And to appreciate the beauty and usefulness of fall leaves, join the Irons Oaks’ Fall Walk[Read More…]


