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  • people looking at a bonfire at Camp Dan Beard

    Pride Night: Queer Trivia

    Crabtree Nature Center • Barrington, IL 60010

    All are welcome to test their knowledge of animal gender fluidity and courtship. Enjoy comradery in nature around the campfire.

    Free • Registration Required
  • people entering the Sand Ridge Nature Center building in South Holland

    Earth & Echo: A Black Nature Poetry Gathering

    Sand Ridge Nature Center • South Holland, IL 60473

    Discussion on Black Nature: Four Centuries of African American Nature Poetry by Camille Dungy. Must bring own copy. Presented by the Mbwakawen Harambee Collective.

    Free • Registration Required
  • the interior of visitor center at Sagawau Environmental Learning Center

    Native American Heritage Month: INHABITANTS Documentary Viewing

    Sagawau Environmental Learning Center • Lemont, IL 60439

    INHABITANTS follows five Native American tribes across deserts, coastlines, forests and prairies as they restore their traditional land management practices.

    Free • Registration Required

  • Winter Solstice Day

    Featured
    Thatcher Woods • River Forest, IL 60305

    Celebrate the winter solstice by participating in fun activities, both inside and out, including an outdoor bonfire. Drop in. Schedule: Paper Snowflake Making Workshop: 10 […]

    Free
  • A large bonfire.

    Solstice Celebration

    Featured
    Camp Shabbona Woods • South Holland, IL 60473

    Celebrate the shortest day of the year with seasonal crafts and guided walks. Warm up by the bonfire with refreshments.

    Free
  • A group of people at a family event in the winter wearing binoculars.

    Kwanzaa Celebration

    Dan Ryan Woods Pavilion • Chicago, IL 60620

    Celebrate community, honor Pan-African heritage and embrace the seven principles of Kwanzaa. Presented with Light of Loving Kindness.

    Free

  • The visitors center at the Little Red Schoolhouse Nature Center

    Hygge Hangout

    Little Red Schoolhouse Nature Center • Willow Springs, IL 60480

    Join a cozy, indoor community filled with activities, games and refreshments. Inspired by the Danish practice of Hygge.

    Free
  • An brick building amongst nature.

    Winter Workshop: Crocheting Plastic

    Caldwell Woods Wellness Center • Chicago, IL 60646

    Find an alternative use for plastic bags. BYO-bags encouraged. Presented by Chicago Muslim Green Team.

    Free • Registration Required
  • The visitors center at the Little Red Schoolhouse Nature Center

    Hygge Hangout

    Little Red Schoolhouse Nature Center • Willow Springs, IL 60480

    Join a cozy, indoor community filled with activities, games and refreshments. Inspired by the Danish practice of Hygge.

    Free
  • a group of people walking on a trail covered by snow

    Walk & Talk: Winter Tree ID

    Walk & Talk
    Palos Park Woods-North • Cook County, IL 60464 (near Palos Park)

    Walk & Talk Hikes are for the curious mind who wants to know more about the Forest Preserves and natural areas. These walks will be […]

    Free
  • A group of volunteers gathered at Kickapoo Woods, smiling, for a photo

    MLK Service Day

    Weekly Wellness Programming
    Caldwell Woods Wellness Center • Chicago, IL 60646

    Give back and join the community for a litter clean up to commemorate Martin Luther King, Jr. Drop in.

    Free
  • three volunteers using clippers to cut invasive plants in the snow

    MLK Day of Service & Brush Pile Burn

    Eggers Grove • Chicago, IL 60617

    Learn what it takes to keep our forest health and remove invasive plant species. S’mores provided.

    Free
  • three volunteers using clippers to cut invasive plants in the snow

    MLK Day of Stewardship

    Evans Field • River Grove, IL 60171

    Give back this MLK day. Join us for a litter clean up and restoration workday by stewarding your preserve.

    Free
  • three volunteers using clippers to cut invasive plants in the snow

    Canceled MLK, Jr. Day of Service

    Sand Ridge Nature Center • South Holland, IL 60473

    Participate in a self-led litter pick-up. Earn service-learning hours. Garbage bags and disposable gloves are available.

    Free
  • three volunteers using clippers to cut invasive plants in the snow

    Canceled MLK Teen Day Restoration

    Crabtree Nature Center • Barrington, IL 60010

    Put on some gloves and join us to remove invasive species & earn service hours. Tools provided.

    Free
  • three volunteers using clippers to cut invasive plants in the snow

    MLK Service Celebration

    Little Red Schoolhouse Nature Center • Willow Springs, IL 60480

    Unwind and relax after your day of service and enjoy hot cocoa and refreshments in a cozy setting.

    Free
  • Crabtree Nature Center building in Barrington Hills

    Crabtree Hygge

    Crabtree Nature Center • Barrington, IL 60010

    Drop-in to celebrate the Danish tradition of coziness with hot chocolate and relaxing activities.

    Free

  • A group hiking in the snow nearby Little Red Schoolhouse Nature Center.

    Black History Month Walk

    Crabtree Nature Center • Barrington, IL 60010

    Learn about the impacts Black environmentalists have on the natural world on a self-guided trail exhibit.

    Free
  • Sagawau Environmental Learning Center building in Lemont

    Black History Month Exhibit

    Sagawau Environmental Learning Center • Lemont, IL 60439

    Learn about African Americans who ski and challenges they face in winter sports.

    Free
  • groundhog in grass

    Groundhog Day

    River Trail Nature Center • Northbrook, IL 60062

    Learn the story behind this peculiar holiday.

    Free
  • A group of children at an indoor event.

    Children’s Lunar New Year

    Crabtree Nature Center • Barrington, IL 60010

    Let’s learn about the holiday through reading, creating, and celebrating together. Ages 2-10 w/ adult.

    Free