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 bent over in a prairie pulling seeds from plants. A white bucket is in front of them.

Volunteer Morning: Braidwood Dunes and Savanna Nature Preserve

August 30, 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.

An easel with a painting of wildflowers set up in a prairie.

The Nature Foundation of Will County’s Plein Air Painting Fundraiser

August 30, 2026 | 1:00 P.M TO 4:00 P.M

Join The Nature Foundation of Will County for a plein air painting fundraiser at Goodenow Grove Nature Preserve.

Woods Walk

September 1, 2026 | 8:00 A.M TO 7:00 P.M

Woods Walk is back for 2026! Hike seven of 10 scenic seasonal trails to earn your commemorative medallion.

A green and white Woods Walk sign along a trail.

Chill out this fall with the self-paced Woods Walk challenge

August 28, 2026 | Programs and events

Explore seven of 10 trails to earn a hiking medallion.

A full moon in a purple and orange sky. Long grasses are in the foreground.

Fall is just around the corner. Ready for the harvest moon?

August 27, 2026 | Nature and wildlife

Like it or not, it's almost fall, and with it comes the harvest moon and more celestial happenings.

A view of a new asphalt trail with fencing along side of it.

No-mow plants, rougher asphalt help protect Theodore Marsh wildlife

August 25, 2026 | Conservation and restoration

New approach reduces mowing and gives reptiles better traction.

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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