Fall Festival
River Trail Nature Center • Northbrook, IL 60062Celebrate the season with a special day of autumn fun, entertainment, beekeeping demonstrations, pumpkin painting, honey sales, activities and more! […]
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Pumpkinpalooza
Bunker Hill • Niles, IL 60714Family-friendly activities including pumpkin painting and bowling, ring toss, leaf rubbings, fall-themed obstacle course, and more. In partnership with Jerome […]
Fall Photography
River Trail Nature Center • Northbrook, IL 60062Enjoy a guided walk to view and photograph seasonal nature. For all levels and camera types. Ages 13 & up.
Fall Paddle Afternoon
Tower Road Boat Launch • Cook County, IL 60093 (near Winnetka)Mark the end of the paddling season with the Forest Preserves and enjoy one last trip on the water! All […]
The Return of Scary Stories
River Trail Nature Center • Northbrook, IL 60062Enjoy some spooky storytelling around the campfire. Ages 8 & up.
$3
Stars, Stories, & S’mores
LaBagh Woods • Chicago, IL 60630In partnership with Saint Kateri Center of Chicago, listen to storytelling, take a night hike, make a s’more, view stars, […]
Pedal the Preserves
Tower Road Boat Launch • Cook County, IL 60093 (near Winnetka)Ride Illinois will lead a safety talk before we take off for a fun, casual, family-friendly bike. Loaner bikes available.
Camping 101
Camp Dan Beard • Northbrook, IL 60062Join us for a workshop covering basic camping skills. All ages.
Forest Therapy Walk
Bunker Hill • Niles, IL 60714Awaken your senses and renew your bond with the nature and the Preserves. Certified Forest Therapy guide. Ages 18 & […]
Changing Seasons
River Trail Nature Center • Northbrook, IL 60062Learn how local nature adjusts to the changing seasons and prepare for winter.
Walk & Talk: National Take a Hike Day
Linne Woods • Morton Grove, IL 60053Walk & Talk Hikes are for the curious mind who want to know more about the Forest Preserves and natural […]
Nocturnal Hunters – Owls
River Trail Nature Center • Northbrook, IL 60062Learn about the different attributes that make owls unique and fascinating.
Winter Bird Feeding
River Trail Nature Center • Northbrook, IL 60062Learn some basic winter bird feeding tips including which birds will visit your feeders this winter.
Woodworking with Invasives
Mathew Bieszczat Volunteer Resource Center • Chicago, IL 60646Repurpose the common European buckthorn into something new. Equipment provided. Ages 10 & up.
Winter Bonfire
Camp Dan Beard • Northbrook, IL 60062Celebrate the start of the winter season with a giant bonfire under the night sky. Enjoy winter craft and star […]
Bird Feeding
River Trail Nature Center • Northbrook, IL 60062Drop in to learn the basics about winter bird feeding and pick up a do-it-yourself pinecone bird feeder craft.
Winter Workshop: Phone-tography 101 Walk
Harms Woods-Central • Cook County, IL 60077 (near Skokie)Enjoy an afternoon in the Preserves and learn the basics of photography using a smartphone.
Winter Fire Building Workshop
Camp Dan Beard • Northbrook, IL 60062Learn fire-building skills and stick around for a story and s’mores around the fire.
Evening Owl Prowl
River Trail Nature Center • Northbrook, IL 60062A guided walk on our trails to search for local owls. Ages 8 & up.
Whoooo are the Owls in your Neighborhood?
River Trail Nature Center • Northbrook, IL 60062Join us and a special guest for a talk about owls.
Walk & Talk: Know your Preserves!
Tower Road Boat Launch • Cook County, IL 60093 (near Winnetka)Get to know the Forest Preserves! Learn about the Forest Preserves while taking a slow hike.
Winter Workshop: Printmaking
Mathew Bieszczat Volunteer Resource Center • Chicago, IL 60646Calling all creatives! Join us for our themed sessions as we explore printmaking.
Winter Workshop: Watercolors
Mathew Bieszczat Volunteer Resource Center • Chicago, IL 60646Explore the beauty of nature through watercolor painting. Drop-in is available for additional watercolor activities.
A “Winters” Night
River Trail Nature Center • Northbrook, IL 60062Join us for a guided walk in the dark woods and learn about nocturnal animals.
$3
Insects in Winter
River Trail Nature Center • Northbrook, IL 60062Search our trails for the mighty snow flea and learn about other winter insects.
Prehistoric Play Day
Mathew Bieszczat Volunteer Resource Center • Chicago, IL 60646Learn about the amazing world of Ice Age Illinois through a series of family-oriented games and activities. Ages 5 & […]
Sweetheart Night Hike
River Trail Nature Center • Northbrook, IL 60062Couples and friends are invited to enjoy the nature center grounds at their leisure. Walk our candlelit trails, relax around […]
$25
Groundhog Day
River Trail Nature Center • Northbrook, IL 60062Learn the story behind this peculiar holiday.
Winter Workshop: Knitting
Mathew Bieszczat Volunteer Resource Center • Chicago, IL 60646Join us for our themed sessions as we explore knitting. Ages 13 & up.
Superb Owl Party
River Trail Nature Center • Northbrook, IL 60062Help us celebrate owls and learn what makes them so unique!