Wellness in the Woods
Events
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2 Miles at 2
Crabtree Nature Center • Barrington, IL 60010Join us for an afternoon walk. Ages 18 & up.
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Winter Open Climb
Camp Sullivan • Oak Forest, IL 60452Scale Camp Sullivan's indoor climbing wall! Participants must weigh over 40 lbs. Adult supervision and waiver required. Accessible equipment available. Open 4 to 8 pm.
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Crafting Circle
Caldwell Woods Wellness Center • Chicago, IL 60646Unwind while sharing tips, techniques and inspiration with fellow crafters of all skill levels. BYO-materials. Limited supplies available. Drop in.
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Winter Tree ID Hike
Thatcher Woods • River Forest, IL 60305Join a naturalist for a guided hike to learn about the importance of trees and how to identify them. 3 miles.
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Walk & Talk: Black History Month
Kickapoo Woods • Riverdale, IL 60827Walk & Talk Hikes are for the curious mind who wants to know more about the Forest Preserves and natural areas. These walks will be […]
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Black History Month Celebration: Poetry
Swallow Cliff Woods-North • Cook County, IL 60464 (near Palos Park)Enjoy live poetry readings and learn about Chicagoland black poets. Hosted at Swallow Cliff Woods Pavilion. Presented with Chicagoland Poets & Patrons.
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Wellness in the Woods: Yoga
Dan Ryan Woods Pavilion • Chicago, IL 60620Join us for a free 45-minute class focused on building stability, flexibility, and relaxation through the practices of breathwork, mindful movement, and meditation. Liz, from […]
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Board Game Afternoon
Caldwell Woods Wellness Center • Chicago, IL 60646Bring family and friends to an afternoon of nature-based board game fun! Adult and kid-friendly board games available. Drop in.
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Canceled Yoga
Little Red Schoolhouse Nature Center • Willow Springs, IL 60480Bring a yoga mat/towel. Ages 18 & up.
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Black History Month Celebration: Poetry
Thatcher Woods Pavilion • River Forest, IL 60305Enjoy live poetry readings and learn about Chicagoland black poets. Presented with Chicagoland Poets & Patrons.
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2 Miles at 2
Crabtree Nature Center • Barrington, IL 60010Join us for an afternoon walk. Ages 18 & up.
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Nature Play Day
Caldwell Woods Wellness Center • Chicago, IL 60646Connect your children to nature. Drop in.
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Winter Open Climb
Camp Sullivan • Oak Forest, IL 60452Scale Camp Sullivan's indoor climbing wall! Participants must weigh over 40 lbs. Adult supervision and waiver required. Accessible equipment available. Open 4 to 8 pm.
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Sunrise Stroll
Spears Woods • Cook County, IL 60480 (near Willow Springs)Join us for a stroll through the Forest Preserves at sunrise. 2.5 miles.
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Teen Nature Recharge
Crabtree Nature Center • Barrington, IL 60010Celebrate World Teen Mental Wellness Day with a relaxing evening in nature full of self-care and community. Ages 13-17.
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Senior Fitness Walk
Thatcher Woods • River Forest, IL 60305Join other seniors for a gentle, moderately paced 1-mile walk. Led by Roberta Jannsen, University of Illinois Extension volunteer.
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Dungeons & Dragons (Flies theme)
Caldwell Woods Wellness Center • Chicago, IL 60646Join us for a nature-themed DND one-shot campaign. No experience required. BYO-Dice.
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Sacred Wanderings
Thatcher Woods • River Forest, IL 60305Connect with nature and surround yourself with the energy of the natural world. Led by Unity Temple of Oak Park. For information, contact mindful@unitytemple.org.
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Walk & Talk: Women in Conservation
LaBagh Woods • Chicago, IL 60630Walk & Talk Hikes are for the curious mind who wants to know more about the Forest Preserves and natural areas. These walks are led […]
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Walk & Talk: Women’s History Month
Oak Forest Heritage Preserve-East • Oak Forest, IL 60452Walk & Talk Hikes are for the curious mind who wants to know more about the Forest Preserves and natural areas. These walks are led […]
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Live Healthy, Discover Nature! Walk
Sand Ridge Nature Center • South Holland, IL 60473Venture out on our scenic trails for a guided 3- to 4-mile walk.
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Sunrise Walk
Little Red Schoolhouse Nature Center • Willow Springs, IL 60480Step into the quiet stillness of early morning and join us for a before-hours walk to witness the beauty of a new day unfolding. Gates […]
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Women’s Heritage Month Walk
Thatcher Woods • River Forest, IL 60305Walk and learn about conservation leader Isabel Bassett Wasson and her work and discoveries at Thatcher Woods.
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Everyone in Nature
Little Red Schoolhouse Nature Center • Willow Springs, IL 60480Join a sensory class where individuals with disabilities and homeschoolers can learn about nature. Participants must be with an adult.
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