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 yellow-orange slug on a log partially covered in moss.

Slug Stroll (Canceled)

July 21, 2026 | 9:00 A.M TO 10:30 A.M

Join us at O’Hara Woods for a slow stroll through the woods in hopes of spotting some slugs.

Two people in a prairie looking at plants to collect seeds.

Volunteer Morning: Sand Ridge Savanna Nature Preserve

July 21, 2026 | 10:00 A.M TO 1:00 P.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.

Four brightly colored robin's eggs in a grass nest nestled in tree branches.

Nature Play Day After Hours: The Art of Nests

July 21, 2026 | 6:00 P.M TO 7:30 P.M

Explore the creative, cozy and colorful world of nests at our after-hours Nature Play Day.

Going with the grain: First organic crop harvested on Forest Preserve land

July 20, 2026 | Conservation and restoration

The milestone harvest is part of a broader effort to improve soil health, water quality and wildlife habitat.

A person wearing a life jacket in a kayak on the water.

Wander at Will: Kayaking at Monee Reservoir

July 17, 2026 | Recreation

Meghan headed out on the water for the first time this summer for a kayaking adventure at Monee Reservoir.

Be a Trailblazer experience turns points, prizes into lasting outdoor rewards

July 13, 2026 | Programs and events

Participants say app-based missions have led to a stronger connection to nature.

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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