Starry Night Walk
Sand Ridge Nature Center • South Holland, IL 60473Come for a guided walk, observe the night sky, and learn about the constellations and astronomy.
Free
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Restoration Stewardship Weekend
Sagawau Environmental Learning Center • Lemont, IL 60439Enjoy the fresh air and put your muscles to work as you restore ecosystems. Tools and safety gear provided. Age […]
Free
“The Passenger Pigeon’s Flight to Extinction” Film Screening
Sagawau Environmental Learning Center • Lemont, IL 60439Join naturalist and author Joel Greenberg to view and discuss this film as we struggle to maintain the biodiversity and […]
Free
Animal Encounter
River Trail Nature Center • Northbrook, IL 60062Join our staff for an up-close look at one of our ambassador animals.
Free
What’s On The Menu?
River Trail Nature Center • Northbrook, IL 60062Join us at feeding time to learn about our outdoor ambassador animals and their habits.
Free
Animal Encounter
River Trail Nature Center • Northbrook, IL 60062Join our staff for an up-close look at one of our ambassador animals.
Free
Tuesdays are for the Birds!
Sand Ridge Nature Center • South Holland, IL 60473Join us as we seek out fall migrants. Binoculars available for loan.
Free
Wellness Days at Kickapoo
Kickapoo Woods • Riverdale, IL 60827Reconnect with nature during relaxing mindfulness and meditative practices.
Free
Small Serendipity
River Trail Nature Center • Northbrook, IL 60062Nature stories and crafts. Children ages 3-6 w/ adult.
Free
Senior Fitness Walks in Thatcher Woods
Thatcher Woods Pavilion • River Forest, IL 60305Join other seniors for a moderately paced, one mile fitness walks in beautiful Thatcher Woods. Led by senior Roberta Jannsen, […]
Free
Wellness Days at Whistler
Whistler Woods • Riverdale, IL 60827Reconnect with nature during relaxing mindfulness and meditative practices.
Free
I am a Scientist
Little Red Schoolhouse Nature Center • Willow Springs, IL 60480Ignite your child’s sense of wonder and curiosity as we explore, experiment & make discoveries in the natural world. Ages […]
Free
Forest Therapy
Linne Woods • Morton Grove, IL 60053Immerse yourself in nature, fostering mindfulness and wellness with a certified guide. Ages 16 & up. Grove 2.
Free
Weekly Caldwell Woods Wellness Center Programming
Caldwell Woods • Chicago, IL 60646An exciting new program will take place every Thursday! Check fpdcc.com for weekly offerings including time, age appropriateness, and other […]
Free
Be a Better Birder: Backyard Bird Feeding
Zoom Presentation
Virtual Event
Discover how to make your yard and home bird friendly. Learn about bird feeders, types of foods, garden opportunities and […]
Astronomy & Technology
Little Red Schoolhouse Nature Center • Willow Springs, IL 60480Learn about various apps used to raise awareness of the impact of light pollution on nocturnal wildlife.
Free
Songs of Summer
Sagawau Environmental Learning Center • Lemont, IL 60439Enjoy the summer chorus of insects while learning about songs of crickets, katydids and cicadas.
Free
Major Taylor Annual Ride 2024
Dan Ryan Woods-North • Chicago, IL 60620Pedal with a purpose as we come together to make a positive impact in our communities. 8 to 8:30 am: […]
Free – $35
Hummingbird Sit
Sagawau Environmental Learning Center • Lemont, IL 60439Spend some time in our hummingbird garden for a Q&A with staff.
Free
Friends of the Forest Preserves: Paddling at Kickapoo
Kickapoo Woods • Riverdale, IL 60827Enjoy a day out paddling.
Free
Self-Love in Nature
Eggers Grove • Chicago, IL 60617
Free
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Art in Nature Festival
Crabtree Nature Center • Barrington, IL 60010Come observe artists at work. Art activities for both kids and adults. Music, dance and artwork for sale.
Free
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Migrating Monarchs Celebration
Thatcher Woods Pavilion • River Forest, IL 60305Learn about the migration route to Mexico and how you can help monarchs and other pollinators! See how monarchs are […]
Free
Wellness Walks in Thatcher Woods
Thatcher Woods Pavilion • River Forest, IL 60305Enjoy a mindful and meditative guided nature walk in Thatcher Woods, led by Roberta Jannsen, Univ. of IL Extension volunteer, […]
Free
Live Healthy, Discover Nature! Walk
Sand Ridge Nature Center • South Holland, IL 60473Venture out on our scenic trails for a 3- to 4-mile guided walk.
Free
What’s On The Menu?
River Trail Nature Center • Northbrook, IL 60062Join us at feeding time to learn about our outdoor ambassador animals and their habits.
Free
Sunrise Hike
Little Red Schoolhouse Nature Center • Willow Springs, IL 60480Join us for a “before hours” hike to experience the dawning of a new day.
Free
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Conservation@Home: Herbal Tea Party
River Trail Nature Center • Northbrook, IL 60062Walk our gardens to learn about native plants then sample different infused teas made from them.
Free
Meet Our Birds
Sand Ridge Nature Center • South Holland, IL 60473Learn more about our flighted ambassador animals and discover their unique adaptations.
Free