Cold Weather Crafting
Swallow Cliff Woods-North • Cook County, IL 60464 (near Palos Park)Enjoy a cozy winter morning inside listening to the crackle of a fire while creating nature-themed art.
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Winter Insects
Sagawau Environmental Learning Center • Lemont, IL 60439Believe it or not, some insects are active through the winter. Search for these cold-hearty survivors. Ages 14 & up. […]
Winter Tree ID Walk
Little Red Schoolhouse Nature Center • Willow Springs, IL 60480Discover tips and clues to help identify trees in winter.
Photography Walk
Spears Woods • Cook County, IL 60480 (near Willow Springs)We’ll hike around Spears Woods in hopes of capturing some magical winter photography.
Fitness Hike
Teason’s Woods • Cook County, IL 60464 (near Palos Park)Fitness Hikes are for those looking to get some exercise outdoors. Fitness hikes will be faster paced with little to […]
Explore: Horsetail Lake
Horsetail Lake • Cook County, IL 60464 (near Palos Park)Adults and families, grab a self-guided exploration activity or join a guided hike. Help with litter pickup, warm up by […]
R.I.P. Stewardship
Little Red Schoolhouse Nature Center • Willow Springs, IL 60480Join us as we Remove Invasive Plants. Tools, gloves and snacks provided. Closed-toed shoes & long pants are encouraged. Ages 18 & up; […]
Snowshoe Walk
Camp Sullivan • Oak Forest, IL 60452Enjoy the preserves in snowshoes. Snowshoes provided; 4” of snow required. If snowshoeing is not possible, walks and other activities […]
Skier 101
Sagawau Environmental Learning Center • Lemont, IL 60439Come with questions for PSIA certified instructors to answer. Not sure what to ask? Our instructors will give a crash […]
Seasonal Pop Up
Little Red Schoolhouse Nature Center • Willow Springs, IL 60480Pop on over for an outdoor activity. All ages.
Mother Nature and Me
Little Red Schoolhouse Nature Center • Willow Springs, IL 60480Children 3-6 years old and their favorite adult will explore with fun activities and outdoor experiences. Dec 14 – Deer […]
Sunrise Walks
Little Red Schoolhouse Nature Center • Willow Springs, IL 60480Come join us for a “before hours” hike to experience the dawning of a new day.