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  • A large bonfire.

    Solstice Celebration

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    Camp Shabbona Woods • South Holland, IL 60473

    Celebrate the shortest day of the year with seasonal crafts and guided walks. Warm up by the bonfire with refreshments.

    Free
  • two children with walking sticks in the snow at Whistler Woods

    Winter Exploration Day

    Dan Ryan Woods Pavilion • Chicago, IL 60620

    Enjoy snowshoeing (weather permitting), nature hikes, art making, campfires and more!

    Free
  • Two red birds flying near a bird feeder.

    Feeder Watch & Origami

    Sand Ridge Nature Center • South Holland, IL 60473

    Observe birdfeeders while making nature-based origami. Your favorite plant and animal suggestions are encouraged upon registration!

    Free • Registration Required
  • A group of people at a family event in the winter wearing binoculars.

    Kwanzaa Celebration

    Dan Ryan Woods Pavilion • Chicago, IL 60620

    Celebrate community, honor Pan-African heritage and embrace the seven principles of Kwanzaa. Presented with Light of Loving Kindness.

    Free

  • A set of weaving materials and tools.

    Fiber Arts/Cozy Crafting

    Sand Ridge Nature Center • South Holland, IL 60473

    Bring your own project or learn to crochet, knit, cross-stitch and more. Materials provided. Ages 13 & up.

    Free • Registration Required
  • A night landscape with a full moon shining amongst an indigo sky.

    Fitness Hike

    Fitness Hike
    Sauk Trail Woods-Central • South Chicago Heights, IL 60411

    Fitness Hikes are for those looking to get some exercise outdoors. Fitness hikes will be faster paced with little to no stopping or interpretation. 3.4 […]

    Free

  • Wellness in the Woods: Yoga

    Dan Ryan Woods Pavilion • Chicago, IL 60620

    Join us for a free 45-minute class focused on building stability, flexibility, and relaxation through the practices of breathwork, mindful movement, and meditation. Liz, from […]

    Free
  • A group of children at an indoor event.

    Wee Wonders: Snowflakes

    Sand Ridge Nature Center • South Holland, IL 60473

    Learn about nature through sensory experiences, stories and artmaking. Ages 2-5 w/ adult.

    Free • Registration Required
  • great blue heron on frozen water with brown grass in the background

    Winter Brr-ding

    Sand Ridge Nature Center • South Holland, IL 60473

    Join us for an early morning walk to see our brave winter residents followed by hot chocolate.

    Free • Registration Required
  • three volunteers using clippers to cut invasive plants in the snow

    MLK Day of Service & Brush Pile Burn

    Eggers Grove • Chicago, IL 60617

    Learn what it takes to keep our forest health and remove invasive plant species. S’mores provided.

    Free
  • A group of children at an indoor event.

    Wee Wonders: Snowflakes

    Sand Ridge Nature Center • South Holland, IL 60473

    Learn about nature through sensory experiences, stories and artmaking. Ages 2-5 w/ adult.

    Free • Registration Required
  • three volunteers using clippers to cut invasive plants in the snow

    Canceled MLK, Jr. Day of Service

    Sand Ridge Nature Center • South Holland, IL 60473

    Participate in a self-led litter pick-up. Earn service-learning hours. Garbage bags and disposable gloves are available.

    Free
  • A person participating in brush burning activities.

    Canceled Holiday Restoration & S’mores Series

    Sand Ridge Nature Center • South Holland, IL 60473

    Remove invasive species and participate in a brush pile burn. Followed by s’mores. Earn service-learning hours. Ages 12 & up.

    Free
  • three volunteers using clippers to cut invasive plants in the snow

    MLK Jr. Day of Service

    Dan Ryan Woods Pavilion • Chicago, IL 60620

    Join us for an afternoon of crafts, cocoa, and a clothing drive! For groups of 10 or more, email [email protected].

    Free • Registration Required
  • A set of weaving materials and tools.

    Fiber Arts/Cozy Crafting

    Sand Ridge Nature Center • South Holland, IL 60473

    Bring your own project or learn to crochet, knit, cross-stitch and more. Materials provided. Ages 13 & up.

    Free • Registration Required

  • Canceled Nature Photography

    Sauk Trail Woods-Central • South Chicago Heights, IL 60411

    Enjoy the winter landscapes and bring a camera to capture the beauty along our trail.

    Free
  • two bluebirds on a nesting box at horizon farm

    Build a Birdhouse

    Sand Ridge Nature Center • South Holland, IL 60473

    Learn the basics of backyard avian husbandry, and build and paint a birdhouse with time for a Q&A session.

    Free • Registration Closed

  • trees along the Black Oak Trail at Little Red Schoolhouse Nature Center during winter

    Black History Month Story Trails

    Dan Ryan Woods Visitor Center & Pavilion • Chicago, IL 60620

    Follow a self-guided story featuring a prominent African American figure.

    Free
  • A set of weaving materials and tools.

    Fiber Arts/Cozy Crafting

    Sand Ridge Nature Center • South Holland, IL 60473

    Bring your own project or learn to crochet, knit, cross-stitch and more. Materials provided. Ages 13 & up.

    Free • Registration Required
  • A group of children at an indoor event.

    Wee Wonders: Love in Nature

    Sand Ridge Nature Center • South Holland, IL 60473

    Learn about nature through sensory experiences, stories and artmaking. Ages 2-5 w/ adult.

    Free • Registration Required
  • a trail covered in snow and lined with candles at night at trees and ground covered with snow at River Trail Nature Center

    Valentine’s Eve Walk

    Sand Ridge Nature Center • South Holland, IL 60473

    Celebrate love in its many forms with a candlelit walk, short presentation and refreshments. Families, friends and couples are welcome.

    Free • Registration Required