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  • An brick building amongst nature.

    Movie Night

    Weekly Wellness Programming
    Caldwell Woods Wellness Center • Chicago, IL 60646

    Come watch the (local) Emmy Award-winning Forest Preserves documentary: "Chicago's True Nature". Popcorn and s'mores provided.

    Free
  • Eastern tiger swallowtail butterfly on a purple coneflower at Chicago Botanic Garden.

    Summer Wildflower Walk

    St. Mihiel Woods-East • Cook County, IL 60477 (near Tinley Park)

    Join a guided walk to discover blooming summer wildflowers, learn about species and enjoy nature.

    Free
  • pavilion and nature play area at Camp Shabbona Woods

    Hip Hop Camp-Out

    Featured
    Camp Shabbona Woods • South Holland, IL 60473

    Running from Friday, July 31 at 3 pm to Sunday, August 2 at noon, this camping experience combines hip hop culture, nature, wellness, and community. […]

    Free • Registration Required

  • A ruby-throated humming bird feeding on cardinal flower at Somme. Photo by Lisa Culp.

    Canceled Hummingbird Trivia

    Sagawau Environmental Learning Center • Lemont, IL 60439

    Join us for a day of trivia to learn about hummingbirds in our hummingbird garden. Ages 13 & up.

    Free
  • looking up at a large bur oak tree

    Canceled Together for Trees

    Kickapoo Woods • Riverdale, IL 60827

    Kick it at Kickapoo Woods & Prairie! From casual walks and invigorating paddling excursions to peaceful wildlife watching and more. Kickapoo Woods offers something for […]

    Free
  • A close-up of a person bird banding.

    Bird Banding

    Sagawau Environmental Learning Center • Lemont, IL 60439

    Visit Sagawau’s bird banders to see and learn about banding. Drop in.

    Free
  • children dipping nets in a pond at Little Red Schoolhouse Nature Center

    Pond Dip Discovery

    Trailside Museum of Natural History • River Forest, IL 60305

    Discover what lives on and below the surface of Thatcher Glen Pond? Equipment provided. Ages 5-12 w/ adult.

    Free • Registration Required
  • Wellness in the Woods logo

    Nature Wellness Walk

    River Trail Nature Center • Northbrook, IL 60062

    Learn techniques for using relaxing mindfulness and meditative practices while on a leisurely walk led by University of Illinois-Extension volunteer, Roberta Jannsen. Ages 18 & […]

    Free • Registration Required
  • A heron standing in the water.

    Sulky Bird Count

    Sulky Bird Count
    Crabtree Nature Center • Barrington, IL 60010

    Join a naturalist as we explore this preserve while looking for local birds. A limited supply of binoculars available for loan at select events. All levels […]

    Free
  • Participants from Misericordia - Heart of Mercy engage in an informative and interactive session that showcases a variety of animals native to Cook County.

    Wildlife Connections

    Wildlife Connections
    River Trail Nature Center • Northbrook, IL 60062

    Stop by the visitor center to learn about reptiles, mammals and birds from the residents of Misericordia – Heart of Mercy. All ages.

    Free
  • Flowers with open woodland in the background at Swallow Cliff Woods.

    Wildflower Walk

    Weekly Wellness Programming
    Caldwell Woods Wellness Center • Chicago, IL 60646

    Explore Caldwell's flora as we walk through the woodlands and prairies, identifying different summertime wildflowers.

    Free
  • Eastern tiger swallowtail butterfly on a purple coneflower at Chicago Botanic Garden.

    Native American Heritage Wildflower Walk

    St. Mihiel Woods-East • Cook County, IL 60477 (near Tinley Park)

    As part of America 250, honor Native American culture and focus on their deep, respectful and reciprocal relationship with the natural world.

    Free
  • A group of people sitting together near a tent in a forested landscape.

    Camping 101

    Camping 101
    Camp Bullfrog Lake • Willow Springs, IL 60480

    Join us for a workshop to learn basic skills like how to set up a tent, build a fire, dress for the weather and more!

    Free
  • Two people standing on the edge of a body of water with binoculars.

    Bird Walk

    Bird Walk
    Eggers Grove • Chicago, IL 60617

    Join a naturalist as we explore this preserve while looking for local birds. A limited supply of binoculars available for loan at select events. All levels […]

    Free
  • A group of people participating in an event outdoors on a trail.

    Fridays in the Field

    Fridays in the Field at Little Red
    Little Red Schoolhouse Nature Center • Willow Springs, IL 60480

    University of Illinois-Extension Master Naturalists will connect visitors with nature through inquiry-based activities when the buildings are closed.

    Free
  • a person painting outside at Crabtree Nature Center

    Painting by the Slough

    Saganashkee Slough Boat Launch • Cook County, IL 60480 (near Willow Springs)

    Enjoy the beauty of freshwater ecosystems through watercolor painting. All levels welcome. Supplies include paper, watercolor palettes and paint brushes. Feel free to bring an […]

    Free • Registration Closed
  • A group of people on the water in a canoe.

    Little Cal Paddles

    Beaubien Woods Boat Launch • Chicago, IL 60827

    Join Chicago Adventure Therapy for a paddle in 10-person canoes, exploring the history, people and stories that shape the community.

    Free