A River Thru History Rendezvous
Columbia Woods • Willow Springs, IL 60480A River Thru History is an early American party with all the trimmings! Join this festive gathering of fur trappers, […]
$10 – $30
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A River Thru History Rendezvous
Columbia Woods • Willow Springs, IL 60480A River Thru History is an early American party with all the trimmings! Join this festive gathering of fur trappers, […]
$10 – $30
Canceled Fall Nature Camp
Rolling Knolls • Elgin, IL 60120Learn the significance of harvest season in Native American culture while participating in various activities. Presented by Trickster Cultural Center. […]
Free
Story Trail
Catherine Chevalier Woods • Chicago, IL 60656Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month, experience a story unfold along a short trail. A craft is available to take home upon […]
Free
Story Trail
Rolling Knolls • Elgin, IL 60120Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month by experiencing a story unfold along a short trail. A craft is available to take home […]
Free
Food is Medicine: A Small Taste of Native America
Thatcher Woods Pavilion • River Forest, IL 60305Participate in the American Indian Center's Food is Medicine event with the resident chef, who will showcase a sampling of […]
Free
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Chicago Portage Day
Chicago Portage National Historic Site • Lyons, IL 60402Celebrate this National Historic Site, its cultural significance, and the history of Chicago. Presentations, demonstrations, site tours, games and activities.
Free
Story Trail
Catherine Chevalier Woods • Chicago, IL 60656Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month, experience a story unfold along a short trail. A craft is available to take home upon […]
Free
Story Trail
Rolling Knolls • Elgin, IL 60120Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month by experiencing a story unfold along a short trail. A craft is available to take home […]
Free
History of the Lagoons Paddle
Tower Road Boat Launch • Cook County, IL 60093 (near Winnetka)Explore the uniqueness of Skokie Lagoons by way of water. Equipment provided. In partnership with Chicago River Canoe & Kayak.
Free
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Party for the Preserves: Bike Ride
Beaubien Woods • Chicago, IL 60827Celebrate National Public Lands Day with nature-based activities and bike rides. Divvy bikes provided, limited supply.
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Salsa Dance: Party for the Preserves
Thatcher Woods • River Forest, IL 60305Enjoy music, salsa dance instruction, food trucks, bilingual hikes, yoga and more. Programa ofrecido en Espanol. Music and dance lessons […]
Free
Community Powwow
Caldwell Woods • Chicago, IL 60646Join us to celebrate Native American culture while recognizing the theme ‘Every Child Matters.’ Enjoy traditional Powwow, native food, and […]
Free
Hispanic Heritage Month Paddling Celebration
Powderhorn Lake • Burnham, IL 60633Bring the celebration outdoors to the Calumet region and paddle at Powderhorn Lake. All ages.
Free
Story Trail
Rolling Knolls • Elgin, IL 60120Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month by experiencing a story unfold along a short trail. A craft is available to take home […]
Free
Story Trail
Rolling Knolls • Elgin, IL 60120Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month by experiencing a story unfold along a short trail. A craft is available to take home […]
Free
Indigenous Peoples’ Day Celebration
Schiller Woods-East • Chicago, IL 60634Join us to celebrate Native American culture. Listen to drumming, enjoy Native dancing, explore the Serpent Mounds, & more. Presented […]
Free
Quarries: Stories of Ancient Reef Discovery
Sagawau Environmental Learning Center • Lemont, IL 60439Celebrate Earth Science Week: Earth Science Everywhere by looking into the history of quarries and how it led to a […]
Free
Seed Collecting
Wolf Road Prairie • Cook County, IL 60154 (near Westchester)Collect prairie seed while learning about the significance and history of Wolf Road Prairie. Ages 12 & up.
Free
Indigenous Environmentalists Walk
Crabtree Nature Center • Barrington, IL 60010In celebration of Native American Heritage Month, enjoy a self-guided walk and learn about indigenous naturalists.
Free
Red Gate Woods
Sagawau Environmental Learning Center • Lemont, IL 60439Former Argonne scientist, Dave Dolak, will give a presentation. Then visit the site of the world’s first nuclear reactor on […]
Free
Indigenous Environmentalists Walk
Crabtree Nature Center • Barrington, IL 60010In celebration of Native American Heritage Month, enjoy a self-guided walk and learn about indigenous naturalists.
Free
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Hispanic Heritage Celebration
Little Red Schoolhouse Nature Center • Willow Springs, IL 60480Celebrate the conclusion of this special month by making traditional artwork for display on our Dia de los Muertos altar.
Free
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Dia de Los Muertos Artmaking and Night Hike
Eggers Grove • Chicago, IL 60617Celebrate the history of Dia de los Muertos with artmaking and a night hike.
Free
Walk and Talk: History of the Preserves
Camp Pine Woods • Cook County, IL 60056 (near Mount Prospect)Walk & Talk Hikes are for the curious mind who wants to know more about the Forest Preserves and natural […]
Free
Book Discussion: “Ignition” by M.R. O’Connor
Sagawau Environmental Learning Center • Lemont, IL 60439Celebrate National Native American Heritage Month by exploring cultural views on fire, including Pawnee traditions.
Free
Walk and Talk: History of the Preserves
Deer Grove-East • Cook County, IL 60074 (near Palatine)Walk & Talk Hikes are for the curious mind who wants to know more about the Forest Preserves and natural […]
Free
Fossil Quarry Tour
Sagawau Environmental Learning Center • Lemont, IL 60439Learn about Chicago’s ancient history through fossils. Indoor presentations followed by a visit to the fossil reserve quarry.
Free
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Sugar Shack Time Machine
River Trail Nature Center • Northbrook, IL 60062Travel through time as we open our sugar shack and learn about the history of maple syrup. Register by 11/7.
Free
National Native American Heritage Month History Walk
Sauk Trail Woods-Central • South Chicago Heights, IL 60411Take a stroll on a 3.4-mile paved loop and learn the origin of the name Sauk Woods.
Free