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  • A group of individuals outdoors during an adaptive cycling demonstration.

    Adaptive Cycling – Fitting, Skills and Riding

    Busse Lake Boating Center • Cook County, IL 60007 (near Elk Grove Village)

    Participants experience personalized bike fittings, hands-on skill development, and a guided ride to build confidence, independence, and enjoyment on adaptive cycles. Grove 20.

    Free
  • Two individuals outdoors, configuring an adaptive bicycle.

    Adaptive Cycling – Fitting, Skills and Riding

    Bemis Woods-South • Cook County, IL 60558 (near Western Springs)

    Participants experience personalized bike fittings, hands-on skill development, and a guided ride to build confidence, independence, and enjoyment on adaptive cycles. Grove 6.

    Free
  • A person paddling in the water using an adaptive kayak.

    Adaptive Kayaking – Provider Training

    Camp Bullfrog Lake • Willow Springs, IL 60480

    A hands-on, skills-based session that equips local providers with the tools, techniques, and confidence to safely deliver inclusive paddling experiences for individuals with physical disabilities.

    Free
  • A person paddling in the water using an adaptive kayak.

    Adaptive Kayaking – Experience and Skill Development

    Camp Bullfrog Lake • Willow Springs, IL 60480

    Participants experience a safe, supportive introduction to adaptive kayaking, using specialized equipment and guided instruction to build confidence, independence, and connection on the water.

    Free
  • the Des Plaines River at Columbia Woods

    Kayak the Des Plaines

    Schuth’s Grove • Cook County, IL 60546 (near Riverside)

    Kayak 3 miles, from Schuth’s Grove to Plank Road Meadow. Equipment, shuttle provided. Beginners welcome.

    Free • Registration Closed
  • A person paddling in the water using an adaptive kayak.

    Adaptive Kayaking – Experience and Skill Development

    Camp Bullfrog Lake • Willow Springs, IL 60480

    Participants experience a safe, supportive introduction to adaptive kayaking, using specialized equipment and guided instruction to build confidence, independence, and connection on the water.

    Free
  • A group of people prepping for a paddle.

    Intro to Paddling

    Wampum Lake • Cook County, IL 60476 (near Thornton)

    Join Friends of the Chicago River for a fun day of introductory paddling.

    Free • Registration Closed
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    Wellness in the Woods: Yoga

    Dan Ryan Woods Visitor Center & Pavilion • Chicago, IL 60620

    Join us for a free 60-minute class focused on building stability, flexibility, and relaxation through the practices of breath-work, mindful movement, and meditation. Liz, from […]

    Free
  • three people in a canoe at Beaubien Woods

    Paddle at Beaubien Woods

    Beaubien Woods Boat Launch • Chicago, IL 60827

    Paddle along the Little Calumet River. All ages. First come, first served.

    Free
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    Monday Morning Mood Booster

    River Trail Nature Center • Northbrook, IL 60062

    Fight the Monday blues and join us for a walk in the woods. Ages 18 & up.

    Free • Registration Required
  • A group of people walking along a forested trail.

    Senior Fitness Walk

    Senior Fitness Walk
    Thatcher Woods Pavilion • River Forest, IL 60305

    Moderately paced, 1-mile fitness walk. Led by University of Illinois Extension volunteer. Ages 55 & up.

    Free • Registration Required
  • view of Maple Lake at night with stars in the sky and reflecting on the water

    Canceled Adult Night Hike

    Spears Woods • Cook County, IL 60480 (near Willow Springs)

    BYOB (no glass) and enjoy the night sky before taking part in a guided hike. Ages 21 & up. 1.5 miles.

    Free
  • A person interacting with an indoor rock climbing wall.

    Canceled Fall Open Climb

    Camp Sullivan • Oak Forest, IL 60452

    Scale the indoor climbing wall! Participants must be over 40lbs. Adult supervision and waivers required. Accessible climbing equipment available.

    Free
  • Two people paddling in a large body of water.

    History of the Lagoons Paddle

    Tower Road Boat Launch • Cook County, IL 60093 (near Winnetka)

    Explore the Skokie Lagoons by water. Equipment provided. Presented with Chicago River Canoe & Kayak.

    Free • Registration Closed
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    Canceled Fall Nature Wellness Walk

    Sand Ridge Nature Center • South Holland, IL 60473

    Immerse yourself and reconnect with nature and all the beauty it has to offer! Relaxing mindfulness and meditative practices will be led by certified forest […]

    Free
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    Yoga

    Little Red Schoolhouse Nature Center • Willow Springs, IL 60480

    Bring a yoga mat/towel. Ages 18 & up.

    Free • Registration Required
  • A night landscape with a full moon shining amongst an indigo sky.

    Full Moon Paddle

    Tower Road Boat Launch • Cook County, IL 60093 (near Winnetka)

    Enjoy a sunset and moonlit paddle through Skokie Lagoons.

    Free • Registration Closed
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    Monday Morning Mood Booster

    River Trail Nature Center • Northbrook, IL 60062

    Fight the Monday blues and join us for a walk in the woods. Ages 18 & up.

    Free • Registration Required

  • A person interacting with an indoor rock climbing wall.

    Canceled Fall Open Climb

    Camp Sullivan • Oak Forest, IL 60452

    Scale the indoor climbing wall! Participants must be over 40lbs. Adult supervision and waivers required. Accessible climbing equipment available.

    Free
  • three people in a canoe at Beaubien Woods

    Paddle at Beaubien Woods

    Beaubien Woods Boat Launch • Chicago, IL 60827

    Registration for paddling is now closed. Guided fishing will be available on land; RSVPs are appreciated. Contact us at 708-771-9632 or [email protected].

    Free • Registration Closed
  • A forested trail displaying fall colors.

    Red Gate Woods: The Dawning of the Atomic Age

    Sagawau Environmental Learning Center • Lemont, IL 60439

    Learn about the world’s first nuclear reactor from scientist, Dave Dolak. Presentation at Sagawau before strenuous hike at Red Gate Woods. Ages 18 & up.

    Free • Registration Required
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    Children’s Yoga

    Crabtree Nature Center • Barrington, IL 60010

    Discovering yoga through story, song and various yoga poses that will engage the use of imagination and all the senses. Program provided by Karen Fotopoulos, […]

    Free • Registration Required
  • A group of people walking along a forested trail.

    Senior Fitness Walk

    Senior Fitness Walk
    Thatcher Woods Pavilion • River Forest, IL 60305

    Moderately paced, 1-mile fitness walk. Led by University of Illinois Extension volunteer. Ages 55 & up.

    Free • Registration Required
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    Chair Yoga

    Crabtree Nature Center • Barrington, IL 60010

    Explore gentle postures, breathwork, meditation and deep relaxation with Karen Fotopoulos, a registered yoga teacher from Discover Yoga with Karen. 18 and up.

    Free
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    Nature Wellness Walk

    Sauk Trail Woods-Central • South Chicago Heights, IL 60411

    Immerse yourself and reconnect with nature and all the beauty it has to offer! Relaxing mindfulness and meditative practices will be led by certified forest […]

    Free • Registration Required
  • Wellness in the Woods logo

    Wellness in the Woods: Yoga

    Dan Ryan Woods Visitor Center & Pavilion • Chicago, IL 60620

    Join us for a free 60-minute class focused on building stability, flexibility, and relaxation through the practices of breath-work, mindful movement, and meditation. Liz, from […]

    Free