Wellness in the Woods Events
Reap the benefits of exercising outside in nature!
Wellness in the Woods
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Forest Therapy
Sand Ridge Nature Center • South Holland, IL 60473Immerse yourself in nature, fostering mindfulness and wellness with a certified guide. […]
Fall Nature Wellness Walk
Lansing Woods • Cook County, IL 60438 (near Lansing)Immerse yourself and reconnect with nature and all the beauty it has […]
Wellness Walks in Thatcher Woods
Thatcher Woods Pavilion • River Forest, IL 60305Enjoy a mindful and meditative guided nature walk in Thatcher Woods, led […]
Wildlife of Cook County
Caldwell Woods • Chicago, IL 60646Stop by our information table and learn about the animals that call […]
Wildlife of Cook County
Caldwell Woods • Chicago, IL 60646Stop by our information table and learn about the animals that call […]
Canceled Wellness Walks in Thatcher Woods
Thatcher Woods Pavilion • River Forest, IL 60305Enjoy a mindful and meditative guided nature walk in Thatcher Woods, led […]
Forest Therapy
Little Red Schoolhouse Nature Center • Willow Springs, IL 60480Immerse yourself in nature, fostering mindfulness and wellness with a certified guide. […]
Canceled Story Trail – Mindfulness Walk
Caldwell Woods • Chicago, IL 60646Follow our story trail signs along the trail to learn wellness tips […]
Walk and Talk
Spears Woods • Cook County, IL 60480 (near Willow Springs)Walk & Talk Hikes are for the curious mind who wants to […]
Fitness Hike
Cermak Woods • Lyons, IL 60534Fitness Hikes are for those looking to get some exercise outdoors. Fitness […]
Fitness Hike
Pioneer Woods • Cook County, IL 60480 (near Willow Springs)Fitness Hikes are for those looking to get some exercise outdoors. Fitness […]
Walk off that Turkey
Sand Ridge Nature Center • South Holland, IL 60473Rustle through the fallen leaves on a guided 1-mile fitness walk.
Annual Turkey Trot Walk
Trailside Museum of Natural History • River Forest, IL 60305Walk off that extra helping of turkey and stuffing on this annual […]
Serenity Walk Under the New Moon
Little Red Schoolhouse Nature Center • Willow Springs, IL 60480Take a 2-mile walk in the world’s largest Urban Night Sky Place. […]
Senior Fitness Walk
Thatcher Woods Pavilion • River Forest, IL 60305Join us for a one-mile, easy-paced walk in beautiful Thatcher Woods. Led […]
Animal Olympics Trail
Bemis Woods-South • Cook County, IL 60558 (near Western Springs)Kids and families, walk a short, looped trail and compete in a […]
ADA Trail Walk
Miller Meadow-South • Cook County, IL 60130 (near Forest Park)Guided walk on 1.7-mile paved trail with resting points throughout. Wheelchair accessible; […]
Wellness in the Woods: Yoga
Dan Ryan Woods Pavilion • Chicago, IL 60620Join us for a free class focused on building stability, flexibility and […]
Live Healthy Discover Nature! Walk
Sand Ridge Nature Center • South Holland, IL 60473Venture out on our scenic trails for a guided 3- to 4- […]
Forest Therapy
Wolf Road Woods • Cook County, IL 60480 (near Willow Springs)Immerse yourself in nature, fostering mindfulness and wellness with a certified guide. […]
Winter is Coming Walk
Trailside Museum of Natural History • River Forest, IL 60305Join us for a walk as we discuss what is happening in […]
Walk and Talk
Sundown Meadow • Countryside, IL 60525Walk & Talk Hikes are for the curious mind who wants to […]
Event Locations
Nearly all Forest Preserves events are free; some require registration and/or a low fee. Residents may qualify for free admission opportunities at our partners: Brookfield Zoo Chicago and the Chicago Botanic Garden.
Event Categories
- All Events
- Adaptive
- Animal Encounter
- Archery
- Arts & Crafts
- Astronomy
- Bicycling
- Birding
- Camping
- Cross-Country Skiing
- Education
- Film
- Fishing
- Fitness
- Food & Beverage
- Nature Play
- Gardening
- Hiking & Walking
- History & Culture
- Music
- Paddling
- Photography
- Senior
- Storytelling
- Volunteer
- Wellness in the Woods
- Yoga
Events Guide
Printed copies of our quarterly Events Guide are available at our Nature Centers and General Headquarters. They may also be available at your local city hall or library. Know a location that should have our Events Guide? Contact us.
Events Guide (PDF)Nature Express Bus
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The Forest Preserves is committed to providing equal, integrated participation for individuals with disabilities. Please contact the Nature Center hosting your event or program 72 hours in advance to request reasonable accommodations or inquire about site accessibility.
Please contact Experience.Nature@cookcountyil.gov or 708-771-1573 about accommodations for specific camping and outdoor recreation activities.