Canceled Story Trail – Mindfulness Walk
Caldwell Woods • Chicago, IL 60646Follow our story trail signs along the trail to learn wellness tips […]
Follow our story trail signs along the trail to learn wellness tips […]
Nature stories, crafts and activities. Ages 3-6 w/adult.
Join us for an adventure in nature through movement, stories and artmaking. […]
Learn about nature through sensory experiences, stories and artmaking. Ages 2-5 w/adult.
Enjoy discussing this bestselling book about the research into the deepest mysteries […]
Read a children’s story along a short trail. Afterwards, get an activity […]
Families, make a tasty treat with us around a campfire. Activities include […]
Nature stories, crafts and activities. Ages 3-6 w/adult.
Join us for an adventure in nature through movement, stories and artmaking. […]
Presented with American Indian Center, learn about the Winter Solstice through indigenous […]
Nature stories, crafts and activities. Ages 3-6 w/adult.
Learn about nature through sensory experiences, stories and artmaking. Ages 2-5 w/adult.
Join us for an adventure in nature through movement, stories and artmaking. […]
Read a children’s story along a short trail. Afterwards, get an activity […]
Listen to a nature-themed children’s book read aloud by the fire, followed […]
Nature stories, crafts and activities. Ages 3-6 w/adult.
Join us for an adventure in nature through movement, stories and artmaking. […]
Let’s learn about the holiday through reading, creating, and celebrating together. Ages […]
In honor of Black History Month, read poetry written by African American […]
In honor of Black History Month, walk a short, looped trail and […]
Nature stories, crafts and activities. Ages 3-6 w/adult.
Join us for an adventure in nature through movement, stories and artmaking. […]
Learn about nature through sensory experiences, stories and artmaking. Ages 2-5 w/adult.
Shift your focus from daily hassles during an outdoor wellness and journaling […]
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