Fitness
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Life in Winter Hike
Spears Woods • Cook County, IL 60480 (near Willow Springs)Learn how life in the forest slows down but continues during the winter on a guided walk. 2.5 miles.
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2 Miles at 2
Crabtree Nature Center • Barrington, IL 60010Join us for an afternoon walk. Ages 18 & up.
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Winter Open Climb
Camp Sullivan • Oak Forest, IL 60452Scale Camp Sullivan's indoor climbing wall! Participants must weigh over 40 lbs. Adult supervision and waiver required. Accessible equipment available. Open 4 to 8 pm.
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Canceled Winter Wellness Ride
Sauk Trail Woods-Central • South Chicago Heights, IL 60411Bundle up and experience cool winter rides and the health benefits nature provides. Ages 13 & up. 3.4-mile distance with a slow riding pace.
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Canceled R.I.P. Stewardship
Little Red Schoolhouse Nature Center • Willow Springs, IL 60480Help us restore native habitats - Remove Invasive Plants with bow saws or loppers. Tools, gloves & snack provided. Closed toed shoes & long pants […]
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Volunteer Workday
River Trail Nature Center • Northbrook, IL 60062Help us work to make River Trail even better. Ages 10 & up. Ages 10-17 w/ adult.
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S’mores Party
FeaturedSwallow Cliff Woods-North • Cook County, IL 60464 (near Palos Park)Make tasty treats around a campfire. Activities (weather-dependent) include crafts, a story trail, animal artifacts, sledding, snowshoeing and more. Drop in.
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Wellness in the Woods: Yoga
Dan Ryan Woods Pavilion • Chicago, IL 60620Join us for a free 45-minute class focused on building stability, flexibility, and relaxation through the practices of breathwork, mindful movement, and meditation. Liz, from […]
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Wax Clinic
Sagawau Environmental Learning Center • Lemont, IL 60439Learn how simple it is to care for your skis and discuss ski maintenance for waxable and waxless skis.
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Cross-Country Ski Seminar
Sagawau Environmental Learning Center • Lemont, IL 60439Learn the basics of cross-country ski equipment and how to prepare for your first cross-country skiing experience.
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Senior Fitness Walk
Thatcher Woods • River Forest, IL 60305Join other seniors for a gentle, moderately paced 1-mile walk. Led by Roberta Jannsen, University of Illinois Extension volunteer.
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2 Miles at 2
Crabtree Nature Center • Barrington, IL 60010Join us for an afternoon walk. Ages 18 & up.
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Winter Open Climb
Camp Sullivan • Oak Forest, IL 60452Scale Camp Sullivan's indoor climbing wall! Participants must weigh over 40 lbs. Adult supervision and waiver required. Accessible equipment available. Open 4 to 8 pm.
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Restoration Workday
Crabtree Nature Center • Barrington, IL 60010Help us remove invasive species. Equipment provided. High schoolers may earn service hours. Ages 8 & up, 8-17 w/ adult.
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Fitness Hike
Orland Grassland • Cook County, IL 60467 (near Orland Park)Fitness Hikes are for those looking to get some exercise outdoors. Fitness hikes will be faster paced with little to no stopping or interpretation. 5 […]
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Restoration Workday
Trailside Museum of Natural History • River Forest, IL 60305Help us remove invasive species. Equipment provided. Ages 12 & up. Ages 12-17 w/ adult.
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Winter Exploration Day
Dan Ryan Woods Pavilion • Chicago, IL 60620Enjoy snowshoeing (weather permitting), nature hikes, art making, campfires and more!
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Restoration Workday
Sagawau Environmental Learning Center • Lemont, IL 60439Join naturalists as we help restore our ecosystems by removing invasive species. Equipment provided. Ages 12 & up.
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Restoration Workday
Sagawau Environmental Learning Center • Lemont, IL 60439Join naturalists as we help restore our ecosystems by removing invasive species. Equipment provided. Ages 12 & up.
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New Year’s Resolution Walk
Trailside Museum of Natural History • River Forest, IL 60305Fulfill your resolution of being more active by taking a brisk guided walk on our trails. Ages 18 & up.
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Beginner Cross-Country Ski Lessons (Snow Dependent)
Sagawau Environmental Learning Center • Lemont, IL 60439Learn to ski with a certified Professional Ski Instructor of America. Ages 12 & up.
$20 – $30 • Registration Required -
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.
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Beginner Cross-Country Ski Lessons (Snow Dependent)
Sagawau Environmental Learning Center • Lemont, IL 60439Learn to ski with a certified Professional Ski Instructor of America. Ages 12 & up.
$20 – $30 • Registration Required -
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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