Wellness in the Woods Events

  • America 250: Americana Folk Art

    Swallow Cliff Woods-North • Cook County, IL 60464 (near Palos Park)

    Learn about Americana folk art, then how to carve a linoleum block. Materials provided. Ages 12 & up.

    Free • Registration Required
  • Forest Therapy

    Sand Ridge Nature Center • South Holland, IL 60473

    Join us for a guided, meditative walk to connect back to nature and to ourselves. Led by an Illinois Master Naturalist. Ages 18 & up. […]

    Free • Registration Required
  • Little Red Rocks

    Little Red Schoolhouse Nature Center • Willow Springs, IL 60480

    Perform or listen to music and poetry during open-mic night.

    Free • Registration Required
  • Beaver Moon Sound Bath

    Crabtree Nature Center • Barrington, IL 60010

    Join Navraaz Kaur Basati from Wandering Paths on this immersive nature walk and sound bath.

    Free • Registration Required
  • Monday Morning Mood Booster

    River Trail Nature Center • Northbrook, IL 60062

    Fight the Monday blues and join us for a walk in the woods. Ages 18 & up.

    Free • Registration Required
  • Yoga and Storytime

    Little Red Schoolhouse Nature Center • Willow Springs, IL 60480

    Join the Bridgeview Library for a short nature story followed by kid's yoga activities. Ages 3-6 w/adult.

    Free • Registration Required
  • Photography Walk

    Spears Woods • Cook County, IL 60480 (near Willow Springs)

    Enjoy a guided walk to photograph and view nature. For all levels and camera types.

    Free
  • Gratitude Nature Walk

    Little Red Schoolhouse Nature Center • Willow Springs, IL 60480

    Walk with a naturalist and share what you are thankful for in nature.

    Free
  • Crisp Air, Calm Forest Walk

    Trailside Museum of Natural History • River Forest, IL 60305

    Enjoy a guided trail walk. All ages

    Free • Registration Required
  • Forest Therapy Walk

    River Trail Nature Center • Northbrook, IL 60062

    Reconnect with nature. Relaxing meditative practices and mindfulness led by the University of Illinois Extension.

    Free • Registration Required
  • Senior Fitness Walk

    Senior Fitness Walk
    Thatcher Woods • River Forest, IL 60305

    Fitness Hikes are for those looking to get some exercise outdoors. Fitness hikes will be faster paced with little to no stopping or interpretation. 1 […]

    Free • Registration Required
  • Senior Fitness Walk

    Senior Fitness Walk
    Thatcher Woods • River Forest, IL 60305

    Fitness Hikes are for those looking to get some exercise outdoors. Fitness hikes will be faster paced with little to no stopping or interpretation. 1 […]

    Free • Registration Required
  • Winter Open Climb

    Winter Open Climb
    Camp Sullivan • Oak Forest, IL 60452

    Scale the indoor climbing wall! Participants must be over 40lbs. Adult supervision and waivers required. Accessible climbing equipment available. Open 4 to 8 pm.

    Free • Registration Required
  • Fitness Hike

    Fitness Hike
    Orland Grassland South • Cook County, IL 60467 (near Orland Park)

    Fitness Hikes are for those looking to get some exercise outdoors. Fitness hikes will be faster paced with little to no stopping or interpretation. 1.6 […]

    Free
  • Senior Fitness Walk

    Senior Fitness Walk
    Thatcher Woods • River Forest, IL 60305

    Fitness Hikes are for those looking to get some exercise outdoors. Fitness hikes will be faster paced with little to no stopping or interpretation. 1 […]

    Free • Registration Required
  • Fitness Hike

    Fitness Hike
    Sauk Trail Woods-Central • South Chicago Heights, IL 60411

    Fitness Hikes are for those looking to get some exercise outdoors. Fitness hikes will be faster paced with little to no stopping or interpretation. 3.4 […]

    Free
  • Senior Fitness Walk

    Senior Fitness Walk
    Thatcher Woods • River Forest, IL 60305

    Fitness Hikes are for those looking to get some exercise outdoors. Fitness hikes will be faster paced with little to no stopping or interpretation. 1 […]

    Free • Registration Required
  • Fitness Hike

    Fitness Hike
    Brezina Woods • Cook County, IL 60526 (near La Grange Park)

    Fitness Hikes are for those looking to get some exercise outdoors. Fitness hikes will be faster paced with little to no stopping or interpretation. 6 […]

    Free • Registration Required
  • Winter Open Climb

    Winter Open Climb
    Camp Sullivan • Oak Forest, IL 60452

    Scale the indoor climbing wall! Participants must be over 40lbs. Adult supervision and waivers required. Accessible climbing equipment available. Open 4 to 8 pm.

    Free • Registration Required
  • Fitness Hike

    Fitness Hike
    Country Lane Woods • Cook County, IL 60480 (near Willow Springs)

    Fitness Hikes are for those looking to get some exercise outdoors. Fitness hikes will be faster paced with little to no stopping or interpretation. 5 […]

    Free
  • Senior Fitness Walk

    Senior Fitness Walk
    Thatcher Woods • River Forest, IL 60305

    Fitness Hikes are for those looking to get some exercise outdoors. Fitness hikes will be faster paced with little to no stopping or interpretation. 1 […]

    Free • Registration Required
  • Senior Fitness Walk

    Senior Fitness Walk
    Thatcher Woods • River Forest, IL 60305

    Fitness Hikes are for those looking to get some exercise outdoors. Fitness hikes will be faster paced with little to no stopping or interpretation. 1 […]

    Free • Registration Required