South Cook County
Events
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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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Wee Wonders: Wildflowers
Sand Ridge Nature Center • South Holland, IL 60473Bring your little ones to learn about spring wildflowers and experience their beauty as they bloom. Ages 2-5 w/ adult.
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Crafternoon
Dan Ryan Woods Pavilion • Chicago, IL 60620Let nature inspire art! Try your hand at different crafts suitable for people of all abilities. This is an accessible site.
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Fitness Hike
Sauk Trail Woods-Central • South Chicago Heights, IL 60411Fitness Hikes are for those looking to get some exercise outdoors. Fitness hikes are faster paced with little to no stopping or interpretation. 3.4 miles.
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Wellness in the Woods: Yoga
Dan Ryan Woods Pavilion • Chicago, IL 60620Join us for a free one-hour class focused on building stability, flexibility and relaxation through the practices of breath-work, mindful movement and meditation. Liz, from […]
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Woodcock Walk
Sand Ridge Nature Center • South Holland, IL 60473Join us to learn about woodcocks followed by a walk to see their awesome display and behaviors.
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Nature Wellness Walk
Sand Ridge Nature Center • South Holland, IL 60473Immerse yourself and reconnect with nature and all the beauty it has to offer. Relaxing mindfulness and meditative practices will be led by certified forest […]
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Wee Wonders: Wildflowers
Sand Ridge Nature Center • South Holland, IL 60473Bring your little ones to learn about spring wildflowers and experience their beauty as they bloom. Ages 2-5 w/ adult.
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Earth Day Bike Ride
Sauk Trail Woods-Central • South Chicago Heights, IL 60411Join a guided bike ride around Sauk Trail Woods. Ride will be approximately 5 miles. BYO bike and helmet. Post-ride treats provided.
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Earth Day Celebration
Sauk Trail Woods-Central • South Chicago Heights, IL 60411Join us for a vibrant celebration of planet Earth, filled with interactive activities, games, and creative artmaking for the whole family! This event is designed […]
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Earth Day Craft
Sand Ridge Nature Center • South Holland, IL 60473Join us for a watercolor-inspired craft using coffee filters and markers as we celebrate the 55th anniversary of Earth Day. Drop in.
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Trash Bash
FeaturedDan Ryan Woods-Central • Chicago, IL 60620Make spring cleaning more sustainable! Our event partners will be collecting electronics, prescription drugs, household recyclables, bikes, clothing, plastic bags and much more. The Forest […]
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Green Lake Gardening
Sand Ridge Nature Center • South Holland, IL 60473Help us restore the pollinator garden at Green Lake. Equipment provided. Ages 12 & up.
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Hike the Freedom Trail: Bus and Walking Tour
Beaubien Woods Boat Launch • Chicago, IL 60827Experience the Freedom Seekers’ story through the Calumet Region with the Midwest Underground Railroad Network. Registration opens one month before the program.
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Tiny Tot Day
Dan Ryan Woods Visitor Center & Pavilion • Chicago, IL 60620Join us in celebrating children’s day in nature through movement, stories, and artmaking. Families with children of all ages are welcomed.
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Calling of the Frogs
Whistler Woods • Riverdale, IL 60827Join a frog monitor to learn how to identify local frogs by sound.
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Major Taylor Trail Bike Ride
Dan Ryan Woods Visitor Center & Pavilion • Chicago, IL 60620Pedal with us on a 16-mile roundtrip ride, with flexible turning points for riders of all levels.
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AANHPI Heritage Month Trivia Walk
Dan Ryan Woods Visitor Center & Pavilion • Chicago, IL 60620Enjoy a self-guided walk while learning about the role Asian Americans, Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islanders play in conservation.
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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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Asian American, Native Hawaiian & Pacific Islander Craft Series: Japanese Cherry Blossom Fan
Sand Ridge Nature Center • South Holland, IL 60473Celebrate AANHPI Heritage Month by creating crafts inspired by different cultures. Drop in.
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World Migratory Bird Day: Migration Madness
Sand Ridge Nature Center • South Holland, IL 60473Come out for a day of activities focused on our avian friends. Guided Bird Walk: 8 am Nest Box and Feeder Sit: 11 am Meet […]
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Chicago River Day
Beaubien Woods • Chicago, IL 60827Celebrate the 34th anniversary of Chicago River Day by cleaning and restoring our waterways and the surrounding land.
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