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  • Two people on a fitness walk on a forested trail.

    Wellness in the Woods: Fitness Walk

    Yankee Woods • Cook County, IL 60477 (near Tinley Park)

    Join a Master Naturalist for a brisk walk around this 3-mile paved trail.

    Free
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    Sacred Wanderings

    Sacred Wanderings
    Thatcher Woods • River Forest, IL 60305

    Connect 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.

    Free
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    Nature Wellness Walk

    River Trail Nature Center • Northbrook, IL 60062

    Learn techniques for using relaxing mindfulness and meditative practices while on a leisurely walk led by University of Illinois-Extension volunteer, Roberta Jannsen. Ages 18 & […]

    Free • Registration Required
  • A group of people walking along a forested trail.

    Walk & Talk

    Weekly Wellness Programming
    Caldwell Woods Wellness Center • Chicago, IL 60646

    Walk & Talk Hikes are for the curious mind who wants to know more about the Forest Preserves and natural areas. These walks are led […]

    Free • Registration Required
  • A group of people standing near a body of water during sunrise along a forested trail.

    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 • Registration Required
  • A group of people walking along a forested trail.

    Senior Fitness Walk

    Senior Fitness Walk
    Thatcher Woods • River Forest, IL 60305

    Join other seniors for a gentle, moderately paced 1-mile walk. Led by Roberta Jannsen, University of Illinois Extension volunteer.

    Free • Registration Required
  • A group painting together outdoors.

    Nature Art Meetup

    Thatcher Woods Pavilion • River Forest, IL 60305

    Join us in sketching whatever intrigues us in nature that day. All art levels are welcome. The experience is self-guided and no instruction will be […]

    Free
  • A Master Naturalist shows a spider to a visitor at Insect Fest.

    Insect Fest

    Featured
    Cummings Square • River Forest, IL 60305

    Join us for this all-things-insect event! Go on a bug hunt, experience an insect petting zoo and more!

    Free
  • the Des Plaines River at Columbia Woods

    Kayak the Des Plaines

    Irving Park Road Canoe Landing • Schiller Park, IL 60176

    Kayak 9 miles from Irving Park Road to Schuth’s Grove. Equipment and shuttle provided. Experience recommended.

    Free • Registration Closed
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    Canceled Forest Therapy Walk

    Sagawau Environmental Learning Center • Lemont, IL 60439

    Enjoy a mindful and meditative guided nature walk. Led by Kristen Romanowski, University of Illinois Extension volunteer. Ages 18+. Registration required; Suggested attire - long […]

    Free
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    Nature Wellness Walk

    Sunset Bridge Meadow • River Grove, IL 60171

    Reconnect with nature. Relaxing mindfulness and meditative practices will be led during a leisurely walk.

    Free • Registration Required
  • A group of people on the water in a canoe.

    Canceled Little Cal Paddles

    Beaubien Woods Boat Launch • Chicago, IL 60827

    Join Chicago Adventure Therapy for a paddle in 10-person canoes, exploring the history, people and stories that shape the community.

    Free
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    Canceled Wellness in the Woods: Yoga

    Dan Ryan Woods-Central • Chicago, IL 60620

    Enjoy a 1-hour yoga class. Dress in active wear and bring a yoga mat. Grove 10.

    Free
  • Sagawau Environmental Learning Center in summer.

    Canceled Nature Walk

    Sagawau Environmental Learning Center • Lemont, IL 60439

    Join a naturalist for a short hike as we take in the sounds and sights at Sagawau. Age 18 & up.

    Free
  • Two people on a fitness walk on a forested trail.

    Fitness Hike

    Fitness Hike
    Yankee Woods • Cook County, IL 60477 (near Tinley 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. 3 […]

    Free
  • a group playing a yard game at Thatcher Woods

    Indigenous Games & Activities

    Schiller Woods-East • Chicago, IL 60634

    Join the American Indian Center of Chicago for traditional Indigenous games and activities. Grove 13.

    Free
  • a family hiking at Trailside Museum

    High Summer Nature Walk

    Trailside Museum of Natural History • River Forest, IL 60305

    Families, join us for a guided walk to experience the beauty of summer.

    Free • Registration Required
  • An adult and child biking together outdoors.

    Share the Trails: Cycling Pit Stop

    LaBagh Woods • Chicago, IL 60630

    Get your helmet fit, tires inflated, bike checked and learn about trail safety. Presented by Ride Illinois. Grove 4.

    Free
  • A women reading a book aloud at a nature center event.

    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