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Sand Ridge: Calumet Heritage Day
Sand Ridge Nature Center • South Holland, IL 60473Discover the Calumet Region’s rich heritage and cultural history through regional activities, […]
Free
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Birds & Bagels
River Trail Nature Center • Northbrook, IL 60062Visit our indoor bird feeders while enjoying complimentary hot drinks and bagels. […]
Free
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Fire Basics
Little Red Schoolhouse Nature Center • Willow Springs, IL 60480Learn the basics of fire building and the different types of campfires. […]
Free
• Registration Required
Winter Bonfire
Camp Dan Beard • Northbrook, IL 60062Celebrate the start of the winter season with a giant bonfire under […]
Free
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Holiday Past
Sand Ridge Nature Center • South Holland, IL 60473Visit our pioneer cabins as we celebrate winter holiday traditions. Play with […]
Free
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S’mores Party
Swallow Cliff Woods-North • Cook County, IL 60464 (near Palos Park)Families, make a tasty treat with us around a campfire. Activities include […]
Free
Full Moon Owl Walk
Sand Ridge Nature Center • South Holland, IL 60473Join us for an early morning stroll in search of owls followed […]
Free
• Registration Required
Winter Solstice Celebration
Little Red Schoolhouse Nature Center • Willow Springs, IL 60480Celebrate the longest night of the year with a bonfire and self-guided […]
Free
• Registration Required
Winter Bird Watch
Little Red Schoolhouse Nature Center • Willow Springs, IL 60480Walk to discover which birds are winter residents and then get warm […]
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• Registration Required
Hygee Hangout
Little Red Schoolhouse Nature Center • Willow Springs, IL 60480Choose happiness this winter by joining us indoors for activities, games and […]
Free
• Registration Required
Family Winter Scavenger Hunt and Campfire
Trailside Museum of Natural History • River Forest, IL 60305Enjoy a winter afternoon on a self-guided hunt for signs of animals […]
Free
Sit ‘N’ Sip: Winter Birds
Sand Ridge Nature Center • South Holland, IL 60473Drop in to see who is visiting our feeders and learn from […]
Free
MLK Day of Service & Brush Pile Burn
Eggers Grove • Chicago, IL 60617Learn what it takes to keep our preserves healthy and participate in […]
Free
Hygee Hangout
Little Red Schoolhouse Nature Center • Willow Springs, IL 60480Choose happiness this winter by joining us indoors for activities, games and […]
Free
• Registration Required
MLK Jr. Day of Service
Dan Ryan Woods Pavilion • Chicago, IL 60620Celebrate MLK with a day of service. Join us for a litter […]
Free
• Registration Required
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All About Fire
Thatcher Woods Pavilion • River Forest, IL 60305Learn safe practices for fire building and containment, make fire-inspired art, build […]
Free
Winter Night Walk
Sand Ridge Nature Center • South Holland, IL 60473Embrace the chilly weather with a brisk nighttime walk, then warm up […]
Free
• Registration Required
Teen Exploration Day: S’mores Night
Dan Ryan Woods Visitor Center • Chicago, IL 60620Hang out by the fire with friends and enjoy a sweet treat. […]
Free
Black History Month Kickoff Drop-in
Little Red Schoolhouse Nature Center • Willow Springs, IL 60480Enjoy a short viewing of Baratunde Thurston’s—an American writer and conservationist—award-winning PBS […]
Free
Valentine’s Day Candlelight Walk
Sand Ridge Nature Center • South Holland, IL 60473Celebrate love in its many forms with a candlelit walk and light […]
Free
• Registration Required
Conservation@Home: Seed Swap & Plant Exchange
Dan Ryan Woods Pavilion • Chicago, IL 60620Plant lovers unite! Native plant presentation followed by seed and plant sharing. […]
Free
Sweetheart Night Hike
River Trail Nature Center • Northbrook, IL 60062Hike candlelit trails, relax around a campfire or warm up inside with […]
$30
• Registration Required
Valentine’s Day Candlelight Walk
Sand Ridge Nature Center • South Holland, IL 60473Celebrate love in its many forms with a candlelit walk and light […]
Free
• Registration Required
Hygee Hangout
Little Red Schoolhouse Nature Center • Willow Springs, IL 60480Choose happiness this winter by joining us indoors for activities, games and […]
Free
• Registration Required
Crafternoon: Paint and Sip Hot Chocolate
Camp Sullivan • Oak Forest, IL 60452Paint and sip a nice cup of hot chocolate. Supplies provided. All […]
Free