Lambs Woods

Location

Lambs Woods is located on Bruce Road, west of Farrell Road, in Lockport.

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Hours

8 a.m.-sunset

Phone

815-727-8700

Activities

Geocaching

Lambs Woods in Lockport offers a quiet pocket of forest within an urban setting, providing a place to pause and reconnect with nature close to home. At 75 acres, its small size and wooded character make it ideal for a peaceful escape from surrounding development.

Planning your visit

Lambs Woods is open 8 a.m. to sunset every day of the year except Christmas.

Amenities and activities

Lambs Woods includes a parking lot and a latrine. Visitors can enjoy informal exploration and nature observation within the wooded landscape.

How to keep squirrels off bird feeders

It's not easy, but there are some techniques you can use to try to keep squirrels from eating all the food at your bird feeders.

Dinner with a praying mantis

Sometimes, we like to get up close and personal with nature in its most raw form.

The road to 24,000 acres

The Forest Preserve District sprouted up in 1926 and has continued to save land from development.

Flora and fauna

Lambs Woods protects forest habitat that supports a variety of woodland plant and animal species adapted to an urban environment.

Preserve history

The preserve was acquired in 1971 and is part of the Des Plaines River preservation system, which protects more than 2,600 acres.

A person talking to a group of five others while standing in an area with tall grasses.

Volunteer Morning: Evans-Judge Preserve

August 11, 2026 | 8:00 A.M TO 11:00 A.M

Get some fresh air and exercise while helping to make a difference in your community by attending one or more of the Forest Preserve’s volunteer mornings.

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Perseids in the Preserves

August 12, 2026 | 8:00 P.M TO 11:00 P.M

Pack a chair, a blanket and snacks and join us for this nighttime viewing opportunity of the Perseids meteor shower.

A brown owl with a white face perched on a wooden post with a field of grasses in the background.

Whooo’s Awake at Tempest Farm?

August 13, 2026 | 5:00 P.M TO 7:30 P.M

Learn about the owls of the night sky, make an owl boxes to take home and tour the grounds of Tempest Farm.

Close-up of a bumblebee covered in pollen collecting nectar from pale lavender mint flowers, with a soft green background blurred behind it.

Kindergarten teacher gets A+ for contest-winning bumblebee photo

August 5, 2026 | Programs and events

Nancy "Gaby" Valladolid snapped July's winning shot at Isle a la Cache preserve. The contest continues through Dec. 31.

People sit around tables in a farm field.

Field day digs into soil health at Jackson Creek Preserve

July 31, 2026 | Conservation and restoration

Farm Bureau event showcases organic farming and regenerative agriculture practices.

Vendors sought for Festival of Arts Through Nature on Sept. 26

July 30, 2026 | Programs and events

Artisans should apply by the Sept. 1 deadline to be considered for this event.

Frequently asked questions

There are many opportunities to volunteer with us. Visit the volunteer information page for more information.

Call 911 in an emergency. Non-emergency safety concerns should be directed to the Laraway Communications Center dispatch at 815-727-6191 (option 9) to have a Forest Preserve District officer dispatched. Non-emergency and past concerns can also be reported to the District's police department by calling 815-727-8700 or through the online form.

Visit the Frequently Asked Questions: Concealed Carry page for information about firearms in the District's forest preserves and visitor centers.

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