Hiking & Walking
Events
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Stars, Stories & S’mores
FeaturedLaBagh Woods • Chicago, IL 60630Listen to stories, take a night hike, make s’mores and more. Presented with the American Indian Health Services Center. Grove 2.
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Nature Story Trail “Giving Thanks” by Chief Jake Swamp
Trailside Museum of Natural History • River Forest, IL 60305Walk a short trail while reading a story.
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Sacred Wanderings in Thatcher Woods
Thatcher Woods Pavilion • River Forest, IL 60305Join Unity Temple of Oak Park as we practice connecting with nature. People with physical challenges are easily accommodated. For info, email [email protected].
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Nature Wellness Walk
Lansing Woods • Cook County, IL 60438 (near Lansing)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 […]
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Calumet Heritage Day
FeaturedSand Ridge Nature Center • South Holland, IL 60473Explore the Calumet Region’s heritage with guided walks, historic skill demos, and programs celebrating native flora and fauna.
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Live Healthy, Discover Nature! Walk
Sand Ridge Nature Center • South Holland, IL 60473Venture out on our scenic trails for a guided 3- to 4-mile walk.
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Sunrise Hike
Little Red Schoolhouse Nature Center • Willow Springs, IL 60480Step into the quiet stillness of early morning and join us for a before-hours hike to witness the beauty of a new day. Gates and […]
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GPS Scavenger Hunt
River Trail Nature Center • Northbrook, IL 60062Learn about and participate in a technology inspired scavenger hunt. All ages.
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GPS Scavenger Hunt
River Trail Nature Center • Northbrook, IL 60062Learn about and participate in a technology inspired scavenger hunt. All ages.
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Map and Compass
Crabtree Nature Center • Barrington, IL 60010Learn how to use a map and compass for navigation, then practice on a 1.5-mile walk.
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Fossil Quarry Tour
Sagawau Environmental Learning Center • Lemont, IL 60439Learn about fossils of the Chicago region from geologist, Dave Dolak, followed by a 1.5-mile walk to visit Sagawau’s fossil quarry.
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GPS Scavenger Hunt
River Trail Nature Center • Northbrook, IL 60062Learn about and participate in a technology inspired scavenger hunt. All ages.
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Monday Morning Mood Booster
River Trail Nature Center • Northbrook, IL 60062Fight the Monday blues and join us for a walk in the woods. Ages 18 & up.
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Fitness Hike
Yankee Woods • Cook County, IL 60477 (near Tinley 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. 3 […]
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Forest Therapy Walk
Thatcher Woods Pavilion • River Forest, IL 60305Enjoy a mindful meditation and guided forest therapy walk. Led by University of Illinois Extension volunteers.
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Fall Sunset Stroll
Little Red Schoolhouse Nature Center • Willow Springs, IL 60480Soak in the beauty of sunlight filtering through the trees at golden hour.
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Night Hike
Sagawau Environmental Learning Center • Lemont, IL 60439Spend an evening walking through nature with a naturalist.
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Fall Color Walk
Sagawau Environmental Learning Center • Lemont, IL 60439Enjoy a leisurely naturalist-led nature hike to view fall color. All ages.
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Waterfowl Watch
Crabtree Nature Center • Barrington, IL 60010Let’s walk out to our wetlands to see migrating waterfowl. Ages 13 & up.
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Senior Fitness Walk
Thatcher Woods Pavilion • River Forest, IL 60305Moderately paced, 1-mile fitness walk. Led by University of Illinois Extension volunteer. Ages 55 & up.
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Photography Walk
Bemis Woods-South • Cook County, IL 60558 (near Western Springs)Enjoy a guided walk to photograph and view seasonal nature. For all levels and camera types.
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Fridays in the Field
Little Red Schoolhouse Nature Center • Willow Springs, IL 60480University of Illinois-Extension Master Naturalists will connect visitors with nature through inquiry-based activities when the buildings are closed.
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