Wellness in the Woods Events

  • Yoga

    Little Red Schoolhouse Nature Center • Willow Springs, IL 60480

    Bring a yoga mat/towel. Ages 18 & up.

    Free Registration Required
  • Chicago Voyagers’ Fall Jamboree

    Weekly Wellness Programming
    Caldwell Woods Wellness Center Chicago, IL 60646

    Join us for an immersive, family-oriented outdoor event that recreates the spirit of a Chicago Voyagers expedition. Learn new skills like knot tying or low […]

    Free – $25 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
  • 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
  • Women’s Night Out: Full Moon Empowerment

    River Trail Nature Center • Northbrook, IL 60062

    An evening designed to empower, connect and inspire us. Led by certified forest therapy guide Gayle Byck. Cost: $10/person. Ages 18 & up.

    $10 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
  • Fall Color Walks

    Crabtree Nature Center • Barrington, IL 60010

    Join us for an afternoon stroll.

    Free
  • Senior Fitness Walk

    Senior Fitness Walk
    Thatcher Woods Pavilion River Forest, IL 60305

    Moderately paced, 1-mile fitness walk. Led by University of Illinois Extension volunteer. Ages 55 & up.

    Free Registration Required
  • Chair Yoga

    Crabtree Nature Center • Barrington, IL 60010

    Explore gentle postures, breathwork, meditation and deep relaxation with Karen Fotopoulos, a registered yoga teacher from Discover Yoga with Karen. 18 and up.

    Free
  • Children’s Yoga

    Crabtree Nature Center • Barrington, IL 60010

    Discovering yoga through story, song and various yoga poses that will engage the use of imagination and all the senses. Program provided by Karen Fotopoulos, […]

    Free
  • Fall Color Walks

    Crabtree Nature Center • Barrington, IL 60010

    Join us for an afternoon stroll.

    Free
  • Sacred Wanderings in Thatcher Woods

    Sacred Wanderings
    Thatcher Woods Pavilion River Forest, IL 60305

    Join Unity Temple of Oak Park as we practice connecting with nature. People with physical challenges are easily accommodated. For info, email mindful@unitytemple.org.

    Free
  • Gratitude Gathering

    Sand Ridge Nature Center • South Holland, IL 60473

    A reflective event on gratitude, sharing cultural teachings about thankfulness. Presented with the American Indian Center.

    Free
  • Nature Wellness Walk

    Lansing Woods • Cook County, IL 60438 (near Lansing)

    Immerse yourself and reconnect with nature and all the beauty it has to offer! Relaxing mindfulness and meditative practices will be led by certified forest […]

    Free Registration Required
  • Sunrise Hike

    Sunrise Hike
    Little Red Schoolhouse Nature Center • Willow Springs, IL 60480

    Step into the quiet stillness of early morning and join us for a before-hours hike to witness the beauty of a new day. Gates and […]

    Free
  • 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