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Winter Solstice Day
FeaturedThatcher Woods • River Forest, IL 60305Celebrate the winter solstice by participating in fun activities, both inside and out, including an outdoor bonfire. Drop in. Schedule: Paper Snowflake Making Workshop: 10 […]
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Away from the Sun
Caldwell Woods Wellness Center • Chicago, IL 60646Celebrate the beauty of winter solstice with nature walks, crafts and warm drinks. Drop in.
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Solstice Celebration
FeaturedCamp Shabbona Woods • South Holland, IL 60473Celebrate the shortest day of the year with seasonal crafts and guided walks. Warm up by the bonfire with refreshments.
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Winter Solstice Celebration
Little Red Schoolhouse Nature Center • Willow Springs, IL 60480Connect with nature on the longest night of the year! Celebrate the Winter Solstice with a cracklin’ bonfire and enjoy complimentary s'mores and hot cocoa. […]
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Winter Owl Hike
Palos Park Woods-North • Cook County, IL 60464 (near Palos Park)Be on the prowl for owls during this night hike in the woods. 3 miles.
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Moonlight Ski
Sagawau Environmental Learning Center • Lemont, IL 60439Ski by the light of the full moon. Ski rentals limited. Reservations required via SignUpGenius, available the Sunday before. Skiers with their own equipment must […]
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Canceled Moonlight Hike
Sagawau Environmental Learning Center • Lemont, IL 60439Hike by the light of the full moon.
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Planetary Painting
Crabtree Nature Center • Barrington, IL 60010View the night sky, learn about celestial myths and paint a planetary acrylic masterpiece with instruction. Ages 18 & up.
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Winter Night Walk
River Trail Nature Center • Northbrook, IL 60062An evening winter walk. Cost: $5/person. Ages 8 & up. Ages 8-17 w/ adult.
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Canceled Saving Dark Skies
Little Red Schoolhouse Nature Center • Willow Springs, IL 60480Discover how light pollution dims our view of the night sky with an indoor presentation and a view through telescopes!
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Moonlight Ski
Sagawau Environmental Learning Center • Lemont, IL 60439Ski by the light of the full moon. Ski rentals limited. Reservations required via SignUpGenius, available the Sunday before. Skiers with their own equipment must […]
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Full Moon Walk
Crabtree Nature Center • Barrington, IL 60010Discover Crabtree at night by the light of the Snow Moon. Ages 8 & up.
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Canceled Moonlight Hike
Sagawau Environmental Learning Center • Lemont, IL 60439Hike by the light of the full moon.
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Women’s Night Out: Full Moon Empowerment
River Trail Nature Center • Northbrook, IL 60062Empower, connect and inspire. Presented with Gayle Byck of InTune with Nature. Cost: $10/person. Ages 18 & up.
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Lunar New Year
FeaturedLittle Red Schoolhouse Nature Center • Willow Springs, IL 60480Embrace the promise of luck and prosperity in 2026 by honoring the Year of the Horse through festive activities, hands-on crafts, and lively performances.
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Love Bites: Friday the 13th Luminary Walk
Crabtree Nature Center • Barrington, IL 60010A self-guided luminary walk illuminating the curious mating habits of the animal world. Warm up around campfires and a hot cocoa bar. Ages 18 & […]
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Night Owl
Little Red Schoolhouse Nature Center • Willow Springs, IL 60480Venture into the woods under the magic of a new moon and join us as we tune our senses to the nighttime world of owls.
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Lunar New Year
FeaturedSt. Paul Woods • Morton Grove, IL 60053Join this festive celebration with an afternoon of family-friendly activities and cultural traditions. Grove 1. To register, call 847-864-1209.
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Teen Nature Recharge
Crabtree Nature Center • Barrington, IL 60010Celebrate World Teen Mental Wellness Day with a relaxing evening in nature full of self-care and community. Ages 13-17.
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Blood Moon Rising: A Lunar Eclipse Night
Little Red Schoolhouse Nature Center • Willow Springs, IL 60480Experience the awe of a total lunar eclipse and watch Earth’s shadow dance across the moon in a breathtaking celestial display. Afterwards, stay for a […]
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Canceled Full Moon Animal Adventure
Crabtree Nature Center • Barrington, IL 60010Search for signs of native wildlife in the moonlight. All ages.
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Restore the Night
Crabtree Nature Center • Barrington, IL 60010Remove invasive shrubs, then join our season wrap-up celebration! Equipment provided. Ages 8 & up w/ adult. High schoolers may earn service hours.
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Timberdoodle Talk & Trek
Crabtree Nature Center • Barrington, IL 60010Learn, then observe the American woodcock courtship display in the darkening sky. Ages 7 & up.
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Woodcock Walk
Wolf Road Prairie • Cook County, IL 60154 (near Westchester)Witness the amazing spring courtship flight of the male woodcock bird, at Wolf Road Prairie. Led by John Elliott, Chicago Bird Alliance.
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