Hiking & Walking
Events
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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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River Trail Nightlife: Owl Prowl
River Trail Nature Center • Northbrook, IL 60062A guided walk on our trail to search for local owls. Ages 8 & up.
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Stars, Stories, and S’mores
FeaturedDan Ryan Woods Visitor Center & Pavilion • Chicago, IL 60620Bring your family and friends to enjoy a night under the stars. Participants can explore the night sky through a telescope and other interactive experiences, […]
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River Trail Nightlife: Owl Prowl
River Trail Nature Center • Northbrook, IL 60062A guided walk on our trail to search for local owls. Ages 8 & up.
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Forest Therapy
Sand Ridge Nature Center • South Holland, IL 60473Join us for a guided, meditative walk to connect back to nature and to ourselves. Led by an Illinois Master Naturalist. Ages 18 & up. […]
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Beaver Moon Sound Bath
Crabtree Nature Center • Barrington, IL 60010Join Navraaz Kaur Basati from Wandering Paths on this immersive nature walk and sound bath.
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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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Annual Turkey Trot Hike
Trailside Museum of Natural History • River Forest, IL 60305Walk off that extra helping of turkey and stuffing on this post-holiday hike along scenic trails. All ages.
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Welcoming Winter Walk
Sand Ridge Nature Center • South Holland, IL 60473Observe and discuss the ways nature prepares itself for the changing season. 2-mi.
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Crisp Air, Calm Forest Walk
Trailside Museum of Natural History • River Forest, IL 60305Enjoy a guided trail walk. All ages
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Forest Therapy Walk
River Trail Nature Center • Northbrook, IL 60062Reconnect with nature. Relaxing meditative practices and mindfulness led by the University of Illinois Extension.
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Senior Fitness Walk
Thatcher Woods • River Forest, IL 60305Fitness Hikes are for those looking to get some exercise outdoors. Fitness hikes will be faster paced with little to no stopping or interpretation. 1 […]
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Evening Owl Prowl
River Trail Nature Center • Northbrook, IL 60062Join a naturalist as we look for local birds. A limited supply of binoculars available for loan at select events. Ages 8 & up.
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Dawn Owl Prowl
Trailside Museum of Natural History • River Forest, IL 60305Listen for owls during the Christmas Bird Count. Led by John Elliot from Chicago Bird Alliance. Ages 10 & up.
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Senior Fitness Walk
Thatcher Woods • River Forest, IL 60305Fitness Hikes are for those looking to get some exercise outdoors. Fitness hikes will be faster paced with little to no stopping or interpretation. 1 […]
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Fitness Hike
Orland Grassland South • 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. 1.6 […]
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Evening Owl Prowl
Spears Woods • Cook County, IL 60480 (near Willow Springs)Join a naturalist as we look for local birds. A limited supply of binoculars available for loan at select events. 2 miles.
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Senior Fitness Walk
Thatcher Woods • River Forest, IL 60305Fitness Hikes are for those looking to get some exercise outdoors. Fitness hikes will be faster paced with little to no stopping or interpretation. 1 […]
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Fitness Hike
Sauk Trail Woods-Central • South Chicago Heights, IL 60411Fitness Hikes are for those looking to get some exercise outdoors. Fitness hikes will be faster paced with little to no stopping or interpretation. 3.4 […]
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Evening Owl Hike
Thatcher Woods • River Forest, IL 60305Join a naturalist as we look for local birds. A limited supply of binoculars available for loan at select events. 3 miles.
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Senior Fitness Walk
Thatcher Woods • River Forest, IL 60305Fitness Hikes are for those looking to get some exercise outdoors. Fitness hikes will be faster paced with little to no stopping or interpretation. 1 […]
Free • Registration Required
