Thursdays In the Field – Drop In
Trailside Museum of Natural History • River Forest, IL 60305
Join IL Ext. Master Naturalists for fun nature and inquiry-based activities.
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Hiking & Walking
A Symphony of Nature: A Forest Therapy Walk
Caldwell Woods • Chicago, IL 60646
Join us as we gather with the healing sounds of singing bowls in the forest and explore the sounds of nature all around us. We will end with a tea ceremony and a final singing bowl session.
Nature Noises
Sand Ridge Nature Center • South Holland, IL 60473
Relax and enjoy the sounds of nature as we sit around a campfire, tell stories, enjoy s’mores, and take a walk to see what the trails have to offer your eyes and ears.
Night Hike
River Trail Nature Center • Northbrook, IL 60062
An evening walk to learn about nocturnal animals at River Trail.
$5
Community Science: Frog Monitoring
Crabtree Nature Center • Barrington, IL 60010
Learn about frog calls, then listen to them on a walk. Ages 10 & up.
Morning Bird Walk
Trailside Museum of Natural History • River Forest, IL 60305
Early Morning Bird Walk
Little Red Schoolhouse Nature Center • Willow Springs, IL 60480
Join us in search of migrating birds. Bring binoculars; limited pairs to lend.
Spring Birding
Sagawau Environmental Learning Center • Lemont, IL 60439
Join us for a guided walk to learn how to identify birds and appreciate their ecological significance. Binoculars available for loan.
Nature Wellness Walk
Thatcher Woods • River Forest, IL 60305
Reconnect with nature during relaxing mindfulness and meditative practices.
Wellness Walk
Thatcher Woods Pavilion • River Forest, IL 60305
Mindful and meditative guided nature walk. Ages 18 & up.
Welcome Back, Cicadas!
Sagawau Environmental Learning Center • Lemont, IL 60439
Welcome brood 13 of periodical cicadas. We will search for their emergence holes and learn how to identify good cicada trees.
Teens and Turtles: Teen Exploration Day
Little Red Schoolhouse Nature Center • Willow Springs, IL 60480
Teens will explore the world of turtles. Ages 13 & up.