Nature Story Time and Wellness Walk for Young Children
Trailside Museum of Natural History • River Forest, IL 60305Children ages 3 – 6, w/adult, are invited to hear a nature story, followed by a short, mindful guided walk […]
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Nature Story Trail “It’s Fall” by Linda Glaser
Trailside Museum of Natural History • River Forest, IL 60305Walk a short trail near the Museum while reading the posted story. Afterwards, stop in the Museum lobby to pick […]
Community Powwow
Bunker Hill • Niles, IL 60714Join us to celebrate Native American culture while recognizing the theme “Every Child Matters.” Enjoy traditional Powwow, native food, and […]
Story Trail (en Español)
Bemis Woods-South • Cook County, IL 60558 (near Western Springs)Experience a story unfold along a short, looped trail. A craft is available to take home after you complete the […]
The Return of Scary Stories
River Trail Nature Center • Northbrook, IL 60062Enjoy some spooky storytelling around the campfire. Ages 8 & up.
$3
Stars, Stories, & S’mores
LaBagh Woods • Chicago, IL 60630In partnership with Saint Kateri Center of Chicago, listen to storytelling, take a night hike, make a s’more, view stars, […]
Nature Book Club
Trailside Museum of Natural History • River Forest, IL 60305Join us at Trailside to discuss "The Soul of an Octopus" by Sy Montgomery. For adults,
Stars, Stories and Smores
Dan Ryan Woods Pavilion • Chicago, IL 60620Join us for s’mores by the fire, storytelling, astronomy and more. Experience the captivating artistry of international, award-winning bilingual storyteller […]
Folktale Under the New Moon
Little Red Schoolhouse Nature Center • Willow Springs, IL 60480Join us for a “scary” folktale recited by a LaGrange Park Library librarian during a walk under the darkest day […]
Stairs, Stories & S’mores
Swallow Cliff Woods-North • Cook County, IL 60464 (near Palos Park)Families, drop in and challenge yourself by climbing to the top of Swallow Cliff stairs. Then, try the story trail, […]
Story Trail: “The Snowy Day” Drop-In
Trailside Museum of Natural History • River Forest, IL 60305Walk a short trail and read the posted story, then pick up a craft and activity bag.
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