Wellness in the Woods Events
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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 […]
Winter Walk
River Trail Nature Center • Northbrook, IL 60062Learn about wildlife in winter during a guided walk. The program begins […]
Senior Fitness Walk
Thatcher Woods Pavilion • River Forest, IL 60305Join us for a one-mile, easy-paced walk in beautiful Thatcher Woods. Led […]
Winter Wellness Walk
Sauk Trail Woods-Central • South Chicago Heights, IL 60411Bundle up and experience forest bathing and the health benefits nature provides. […]
New Year’s Resolution Walk
Trailside Museum of Natural History • River Forest, IL 60305Fulfill your resolution of being more active by taking a brisk guided […]
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- […]
Winter Walk
River Trail Nature Center • Northbrook, IL 60062Learn about wildlife in winter during a guided walk. The program begins […]
Senior Fitness Walk
Thatcher Woods Pavilion • River Forest, IL 60305Join us for a one-mile, easy-paced walk in beautiful Thatcher Woods. Led […]
Cabin Fever Hike
Crabtree Nature Center • Barrington, IL 60010Join a 2-mile walk on Phantom Prairie.
Full Moon Walk
Crabtree Nature Center • Barrington, IL 60010Discover Crabtree at night by the light of the Wolf Moon. Ages […]
Women’s Night Out: Full Moon Walk
River Trail Nature Center • Northbrook, IL 60062An evening of empowerment for the first in a series of women-centered […]
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.
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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.