Sand Ridge Heritage Day
Sand Ridge Nature Center • South Holland, IL 60473Celebrate the rich heritage of the Calumet region. On this day, we will collaborate with various partner organizations that host […]
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Walk Off That Turkey
Sand Ridge Nature Center • South Holland, IL 60473Rustle through the fallen leaves on a guided 1-mile fitness walk.
Winter Wellness Walk
Sauk Trail Woods-Central • South Chicago Heights, IL 60411Experience the health benefits that nature provides on a crisp winter walk. Ages 13 & up. 3.4 miles.
Holiday Past
Sand Ridge Nature Center • South Holland, IL 60473Visit our pioneer cabins as we celebrate winter holiday traditions. Play with handmade toys, make a craft, and see what’s […]
Candle Lantern Walk
Sand Ridge Nature Center • South Holland, IL 60473Walk the trails with a candle lantern as you discover signs of nighttime forest activity.
Fitness Hike
Eggers Grove • Chicago, IL 60617Fitness Hikes are for those looking to get some exercise outdoors. Fitness hikes will be faster-paced with little to no […]
Winter Bonfire
Camp Shabbona Woods • South Holland, IL 60473Join us as we celebrate the beginning of winter with a large bonfire, artmaking, nature walks and more.
Winter Solstice Potluck
Sand Ridge Nature Center • South Holland, IL 60473Celebrate the shortest day of the year with a potluck and s’mores by the campfire.
Winter Feeder Big Sit
Sand Ridge Nature Center • South Holland, IL 60473Join us for an up-close look at the brave birds staying local during winter at our feeders. Hot chocolate provided.
Art in Nature
Dan Ryan Woods-South • Chicago, IL 60620In this instructor-led course, create a painting inspired by nature. All materials provided. Ages 15 and up.
Kwanzaa Celebration
Dan Ryan Woods Visitor Center • Chicago, IL 60620Seven days of music and nature-based activities following the seven principles: Day 1: Dec 26 - Umoja (Unity) Day 2: […]
Free
Winter Break Craft Camp
Sand Ridge Nature Center • South Holland, IL 60473Get creative and learn some new skills. Projects will include woodburning, painting and fiber arts. Ages 9-13 & families.
Resolution Walk
Sand Ridge Nature Center • South Holland, IL 60473Take steps towards your health goals during this light, 1-mile nature walk.
Winter Exploration Day
Dan Ryan Woods-South • Chicago, IL 60620Bring the whole family and enjoy winter in the Preserves with snowshoeing, nature hikes, art, campfires and more!
Teen S’mores Night
Dan Ryan Woods Visitor Center • Chicago, IL 60620Hang out by the fire with friends and enjoy a sweet treat. S’mores supplies provided.
Snowshoeing
Dan Ryan Woods Visitor Center • Chicago, IL 60620Explore the Preserves via snowshoe! If conditions are not favorable for snowshoeing (4” or more of packed snow), hikes and […]
Free
MLK Day of Service
Sand Ridge Nature Center • South Holland, IL 60473Stop by the nature center to participate in a self-led litter pick-up. Garbage bags and disposable gloves available.
MLK Day of Service
Dan Ryan Woods Pavilion • Chicago, IL 60620Celebrate Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. with a day of service. Join us for an afternoon of litter clean-up, crafts […]
MLK Day of Service & Brush Pile Burn
Eggers Grove • Chicago, IL 60617Learn what it takes to keep our forest healthy and participate in a day of service. S’mores provided.
Walk & Talk
Oak Forest Heritage Preserve-East • Oak Forest, IL 60452For curious minds who want to know more about the Forest Preserves, these hikes will be led at a slower […]
Fitness Hike
Sauk Trail Woods-Central • South Chicago Heights, IL 60411Fitness Hikes are for those looking to get some exercise outdoors. Fitness hikes will be faster-paced with little to no […]
Restoration and S’mores
Sand Ridge Nature Center • South Holland, IL 60473Help staff remove invasive plants through a brush pile burn and treat yourself to s’mores. Ages 10 & up.
Woodburning & Watercolors
Sand Ridge Nature Center • South Holland, IL 60473Be inspired by the winter landscape and create pieces of art using woodburning or pyrography techniques and watercolor paints. BYOB. […]
Birds and Bagels
Dan Ryan Woods Visitor Center • Chicago, IL 60620Start your morning with birds and bagels! Enjoy a treat while observing local birds at our feeders. Bagels, light refreshments […]
Snowshoeing
Eggers Grove • Chicago, IL 60617Explore the Preserves via snowshoe! If conditions are not favorable for snowshoeing (4” or more of packed snow), hikes and […]
Free
BIPOC Faces in Green Spaces
Dan Ryan Woods Pavilion • Chicago, IL 60620Shift your focus from daily hassles during an outdoor wellness and journaling session.
Super Bowl/Superb Owl
Sand Ridge Nature Center • South Holland, IL 60473Enjoy a brief introduction to owls and their amazing adaptations and skills followed by a short walk on our trails […]
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 are welcome. Bring a mug; warm beverage […]
Walk & Talk
Kickapoo Woods • Riverdale, IL 60827For curious minds who want to know more about the Forest Preserves, these hikes will be led at a slower […]
Celebration of Lunar New Year
Dan Ryan Woods Pavilion • Chicago, IL 60620Activities to educate and celebrate the Lunar New Year–Year of the Dragon.