Winter Workshop: Woodworking
Mathew Bieszczat Volunteer Resource Center • Chicago, IL 60646Repurpose the common European buckthorn into something new. Equipment provided. Ages 10 & up.
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Sunrise Nature Photography
River Trail Nature Center • Northbrook, IL 60062An outdoor workshop focusing on amazing winter scenes. Ages 13 & up.
Walk & Talk: Black History Month Celebration
LaBagh Woods • Chicago, IL 60630Learn about the importance of Black environmentalists and how the Forest Preserves’ trails relate to the Underground Railroad Movement. Grove […]
Walk & Talk: Women in Conservation
LaBagh Woods • Chicago, IL 60630Walk & Talk hikes are for the curious mind who wants to know more about the Forest Preserves and natural […]
Sap’s Rising
River Trail Nature Center • Northbrook, IL 60062Walk in the sugar maple forest as winter comes to an end and learn about the sweet history of maple […]
Sap’s Rising
River Trail Nature Center • Northbrook, IL 60062Walk in the sugar maple forest as winter comes to an end and learn about the sweet history of maple […]
Sap’s Rising
River Trail Nature Center • Northbrook, IL 60062Walk in the sugar maple forest as winter comes to an end and learn about the sweet history of maple […]
Sap’s Rising
River Trail Nature Center • Northbrook, IL 60062Walk in the sugar maple forest as winter comes to an end and learn about the sweet history of maple […]
Forest Therapy
Caldwell Woods • Chicago, IL 60646Awaken your senses and renew your bond with the nature. Ages 18 & up.
Sap’s Rising
River Trail Nature Center • Northbrook, IL 60062Walk in the sugar maple forest as winter comes to an end and learn about the sweet history of maple […]
Prehistoric Play Day
Mathew Bieszczat Volunteer Resource Center • Chicago, IL 60646Learn about the amazing world of Ice Age Illinois with family-oriented games and activities. Ages 5 & up.
Sap’s Rising
River Trail Nature Center • Northbrook, IL 60062Walk in the sugar maple forest as winter comes to an end and learn about the sweet history of maple […]
Sap’s Rising
River Trail Nature Center • Northbrook, IL 60062Walk in the sugar maple forest as winter comes to an end and learn about the sweet history of maple […]
Sap’s Rising
River Trail Nature Center • Northbrook, IL 60062Walk in the sugar maple forest as winter comes to an end and learn about the sweet history of maple […]
Sap’s Rising
River Trail Nature Center • Northbrook, IL 60062Walk in the sugar maple forest as winter comes to an end and learn about the sweet history of maple […]
Sap’s Rising
River Trail Nature Center • Northbrook, IL 60062Walk in the sugar maple forest as winter comes to an end and learn about the sweet history of maple […]
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Maple Syrup Festival
River Trail Nature Center • Northbrook, IL 60062Celebrate the arrival of spring with a special day of activities including crafts, games, tree tapping, and maple syrup history […]
Spring Eggstravaganza
Caldwell Woods • Chicago, IL 60646Celebrate the changing season and learn about Cook County’s wildlife through crafts, themed walks, refreshments and more. Drop-in.
Bucket Bug Hunt
River Trail Nature Center • Northbrook, IL 60062Walk through our sugar bush to learn about early spring insects.
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Spring Breakout Adventures
Caldwell Woods • Chicago, IL 60646Try a variety of outdoor recreation activities while spending school break in nature. Drop-in.
The Unburied Treasure Hunt
River Trail Nature Center • Northbrook, IL 60062Pick up a treasure map then decode the clues onsite.
Build a Beehouse Workshop
River Trail Nature Center • Northbrook, IL 60062Support your gardens by building a beehouse for local native pollinators.
Walk & Talk
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 […]
Nature Workshop: Embroidery
Mathew Bieszczat Volunteer Resource Center • Chicago, IL 60646Learn of the native plants while developing basic embroidery skills. Supplies provided.
Family Bird Walk
Erickson Woods • Cook County, IL 60093 (near Winnetka)Start with a DIY binoculars craft then try it out while on a guided bird walk.
Poetry in the Forest: A Forest Therapy Walk
Caldwell Woods • Chicago, IL 60646Join us for poetry in motion as we explore the forest through our senses. Participants will receive a journal and […]
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Earth Day
Caldwell Woods • Chicago, IL 60646Celebrate Earth Day by doing your part in helping clean up litter in the Preserves. Litter pick-up supplies available to […]
Volunteer Workdays
River Trail Nature Center • Northbrook, IL 60062Help us work to make River Trail even better. Ages 10 & up; under 15 w/adult.
Conservation@Home: No Mow May Talk
River Trail Nature Center • Northbrook, IL 60062Learn how delaying your spring clean-up can help backyard conservation.
Story Trail
Catherine Chevalier Woods • Chicago, IL 60656In honor of Arab American Heritage Month, experience a story unfold along a short trail. A craft is available to […]