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Archaeology Day
Sand Ridge Nature Center • South Holland, IL 60473Learn about Calumet Region’s cultural history. Activities include archaeology displays, a mock archaeology dig, and more.
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The Sounds Natural Series
Camp Shabbona Woods • South Holland, IL 60473The Sounds Natural Creative Retreat Series welcomes anyone seeking some time in nature and creative ways to unwind. Free & […]
Free
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Skate Party
Dan Ryan Woods-North • Chicago, IL 60620Come out and bring your best skating skills and routines, or just roll along to the music. Grove 15.
Free
Tuesdays are for the Birds!
Sand Ridge Nature Center • South Holland, IL 60473Join us as we seek out fall migrants. Binoculars available for loan.
Free
Wellness Days at Kickapoo
Kickapoo Woods • Riverdale, IL 60827Reconnect with nature during relaxing mindfulness and meditative practices.
Free
Wellness Days at Whistler
Whistler Woods • Riverdale, IL 60827Reconnect with nature during relaxing mindfulness and meditative practices.
Free
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Book Swap
Dan Ryan Woods Pavilion • Chicago, IL 60620Bring in gently used books and leave with some new-to-you books! Any genre and reading level; nature-themed, large print, braille, […]
Teen Exploration Days at Sand Ridge
Sand Ridge Nature Center • South Holland, IL 60473Join us after hours each month for fun activities. Spanish speakers welcome! Ages 13-18.
Free
Latino Conservation Week: Paddle and Clean-up
Powderhorn Lake • Burnham, IL 60633Help keep the forest clean and paddle the Calumet Region at Powderhorn Lake. All ages.
Free
Fall Color Ramble-Bilingual
Sand Ridge Nature Center • South Holland, IL 60473Come witness the wonderful ephemeral color changes that nature has to offer! 1.5-mile walk, rain or shine. Programa ofrecido en […]
Free
Tuesdays are for the Birds!
Sand Ridge Nature Center • South Holland, IL 60473Join us as we seek out fall migrants. Binoculars available for loan.
Free
Wellness Days at Kickapoo
Kickapoo Woods • Riverdale, IL 60827Reconnect with nature during relaxing mindfulness and meditative practices.
Free
Wellness Days at Whistler
Whistler Woods • Riverdale, IL 60827Reconnect with nature during relaxing mindfulness and meditative practices.
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.
Party for the Preserves
Sand Ridge Nature Center • South Holland, IL 60473Join us for drop-in activities that help us to be better stewards of the land. Earn service-learning hours.
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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
Tuesdays are for the Birds!
Sand Ridge Nature Center • South Holland, IL 60473Join us as we seek out fall migrants. Binoculars available for loan.
Free
Archery
Dan Ryan Woods-Central • Chicago, IL 60620Receive instruction from certified staff and try your hand at archery. Ages 10 & up. Junior archery available for those […]
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Live Healthy, Discover Nature! Walk
Sand Ridge Nature Center • South Holland, IL 60473Venture out on our scenic trails for a 3- to 4-mile guided walk.
Free
Tuesdays are for the Birds!
Sand Ridge Nature Center • South Holland, IL 60473Join us as we seek out fall migrants. Binoculars available for loan.
Free
Wee Wonders
Sand Ridge Nature Center • South Holland, IL 60473Learn about nature through music, movement, stories, and artmaking. Ages 2-5 w/adult. Sep 11: Gardening Oct 9: Changing Colors Nov […]
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Night of Nature Play
Dan Ryan Woods Visitor Center • Chicago, IL 60620Experience nature play at night and discover what glows in the dark.
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Walk and Talk
Kickapoo Woods • Riverdale, IL 60827Walk & Talk Hikes are for the curious mind who wants to know more about the Forest Preserves and natural […]
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Family Fun Day!
Sand Ridge Nature Center • South Holland, IL 60473Bring the whole family to spend time outside and have fun with cooperative games, nature scavenger hunts, and more.
Free
The Sounds Natural Series
Camp Shabbona Woods • South Holland, IL 60473The Sounds Natural Creative Retreat Series welcomes anyone seeking some time in nature and creative ways to unwind. Free & […]
Free
The Sounds Natural Series
Camp Shabbona Woods • South Holland, IL 60473Enjoy art activities, food, music, and workshops. If interested in camping overnight, call (708) 868-0606.
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Meet Our Birds
Sand Ridge Nature Center • South Holland, IL 60473Learn more about our flighted ambassador animals and discover their unique adaptations.
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Conservation@Home Seed Swap & Plant Exchange
Dan Ryan Woods Pavilion • Chicago, IL 60620Plant lovers unite! Native plant presentation followed by seed and plant sharing. All welcome. Bring a mug, warm beverages provided.
Free
Teen Exploration Days at Sand Ridge
Sand Ridge Nature Center • South Holland, IL 60473Join us after hours each month for fun activities. Spanish speakers welcome! Ages 13-18.
Free