South Cook County
Events
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Summer Stargazing
Camp Shabbona Woods • South Holland, IL 60473Take a short walk and learn how to read a sky map and identify summer constellations.
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Wee Wonders: Pollinators
Sand Ridge Nature Center • South Holland, IL 60473Learn about nature through sensory experiences, stories and artmaking. Ages 2-5 w/ adult.
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Canceled Mothing
Camp Shabbona Woods • South Holland, IL 60473Kick off National Moth Week by learning how to attract and observe these misunderstood nocturnal insects.
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Canceled Little Cal Paddles
Beaubien Woods Boat Launch • Chicago, IL 60827Join Chicago Adventure Therapy for a paddle in 10-person canoes, exploring the history, people and stories that shape the community.
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Canceled Wellness in the Woods: Yoga
Dan Ryan Woods-Central • Chicago, IL 60620Enjoy a 1-hour yoga class. Dress in active wear and bring a yoga mat. Grove 10.
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Campus Block Party
FeaturedCamp Shabbona Woods • South Holland, IL 60473Celebrate summer at the campground with family and friends! Enjoy artmaking, games, food and more.
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Hip Hop Camp-Out
FeaturedCamp Shabbona Woods • South Holland, IL 60473Running from Friday, July 31 at 3 pm to Sunday, August 2 at noon, this camping experience combines hip hop culture, nature, wellness, and community. […]
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Canceled Together for Trees
Kickapoo Woods • Riverdale, IL 60827Kick it at Kickapoo Woods & Prairie! From casual walks and invigorating paddling excursions to peaceful wildlife watching and more. Kickapoo Woods offers something for […]
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Canceled Live Healthy, Discover Nature! Walk
Sand Ridge Nature Center • South Holland, IL 60473Venture out on our scenic trails for a guided 3- to 4-mile walk.
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Little Cal Paddles
Beaubien Woods Boat Launch • Chicago, IL 60827Join Chicago Adventure Therapy for a paddle in 10-person canoes, exploring the history, people and stories that shape the community.
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Wellness in the Woods: Yoga
Dan Ryan Woods Pavilion • Chicago, IL 60620Enjoy a 1-hour yoga class. Dress in active wear and bring a yoga mat.
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Natural Dyes Workshop
Sand Ridge Nature Center • South Holland, IL 60473Learn how to turn natural materials into fabric dyes. Color a bandana or bring your own 100% cotton item. Ages 10 & up.
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Wee Wonders: Hummingbirds
Sand Ridge Nature Center • South Holland, IL 60473Learn about nature through sensory experiences, stories and artmaking. Ages 2-5 w/ adult.
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Forest Therapy
Sand Ridge Nature Center • South Holland, IL 60473Join us for a guided, meditative walk to connect back to nature and to ourselves. Led by an Illinois Master Naturalist. Ages 18 & up. […]
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Wee Wonders: Hummingbirds
Sand Ridge Nature Center • South Holland, IL 60473Learn about nature through sensory experiences, stories and artmaking. Ages 2-5 w/ adult.
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Environmental Education Camp
Sand Ridge Nature Center • South Holland, IL 60473Running from 8:30 am to 12:30 pm, this camp helps children build teamwork skills through survival challenges, activities, and games. Group 1 is for ages […]
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Plant and Paddle
Little Calumet Boat Launch • Cook County, IL 60827 (near Riverdale)Help restore habitat by planting native species from canoes. Gear provided. Presented with Friends of the Chicago River.
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Nature Skate Day
Dan Ryan Woods-East • Chicago, IL 60620Bring your best skating routines or just roll along to the music for the third annual Nature Skate Day. The parking lots by Groves 13 […]
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Nighthawk Watch
Plum Creek Meadow • Cook County, IL 60411 (near Chicago Heights)Join us at Plum Creek for an evening spotting Common Nighthawks on their migration route to South America! A nighthawk watch is as laid back […]
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The Hum About Hummingbirds
Sand Ridge Nature Center • South Holland, IL 60473Drop in to learn about hummingbirds and observe them at our feeders. Light refreshments provided.
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Plant and Paddle
Little Calumet Boat Launch • Cook County, IL 60827 (near Riverdale)Help restore habitat by planting native species from canoes. Gear provided. Presented with Friends of the Chicago River.
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Night of Nature Play
FeaturedEggers Grove • Chicago, IL 60617Experience nature at night through open play, star gazing and s’mores.
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