Wellness in the Woods
Events
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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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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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Nature Walk
Sagawau Environmental Learning Center • Lemont, IL 60439Enjoy a spring walk along the trails.
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Little Red Rocks
Little Red Schoolhouse Nature Center • Willow Springs, IL 60480Share or enjoy music and poetry as the sun sets during our open-mic night.
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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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2 Miles at 2
Crabtree Nature Center • Barrington, IL 60010Join us for an afternoon walk. Ages 18 & up.
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Spring Ephemerals
Caldwell Woods Wellness Center • Chicago, IL 60646Learn about spring’s earliest blooms on a short, guided walk.
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Spring Ephemerals
Caldwell Woods Wellness Center • Chicago, IL 60646Learn about spring’s earliest blooms on a short, guided walk.
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Fitness Hike
Sauk Trail Woods-Central • South Chicago Heights, IL 60411Fitness Hikes are for those looking to get some exercise outdoors. Fitness hikes are faster paced with little to no stopping or interpretation. 3.4 miles.
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Woodworking with Invasives
Caldwell Woods Wellness Center • Chicago, IL 60646Repurpose common European buckthorn into something new. Equipment provided. Ages 10 & up. Ages 10–16 w/ adult.
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Wellness in the Woods: Yoga
Dan Ryan Woods Pavilion • Chicago, IL 60620Join us for a free one-hour class focused on building stability, flexibility and relaxation through the practices of breath-work, mindful movement and meditation. Liz, from […]
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Signs of Spring Walk
FeaturedPalos Park Woods-North • Cook County, IL 60464 (near Palos Park)Look for blooming wildflowers, listen for animals and take in the smells of spring’s arrival. All ages. 3.4 miles.
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Nature Wellness Walk
Sand Ridge Nature Center • South Holland, IL 60473Immerse yourself and reconnect with nature and all the beauty it has to offer. Relaxing mindfulness and meditative practices will be led by certified forest […]
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Arab American Heritage Celebration
Little Red Schoolhouse Nature Center • Willow Springs, IL 60480Experience art making, cultural showcases and more honoring Arab American culture and contributions. Drop in.
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Sensory Play Day – Drop in
Crabtree Nature Center • Barrington, IL 60010Engage in activities that stimulate all five senses: sight, sound, smell, taste and touch. All ages.
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Look Up at the Sky Day
Little Red Schoolhouse Nature Center • Willow Springs, IL 60480This special day during International Dark Sky Week encourages people to pause, admire the sky’s beauty, and reconnect with nature’s quiet wonder.
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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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Canceled Wellness Practices 101
Caldwell Woods Wellness Center • Chicago, IL 60646Calm your senses and de-stress the body to ease yourself into a state of pure relaxation. Led by Kim Eisendrath. Ages 16 & up.
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Crafting Circle
Caldwell Woods Wellness Center • Chicago, IL 60646Join a community of crafters to work on projects together! BYO-materials. Limited supplies available. Drop in.
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Women’s Night Out: New Moon Empowerment
River Trail Nature Center • Northbrook, IL 60062Join us for an evening designed to empower, connect and inspire. Ages 18 & up. $10/person.
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Earth Day Bike Ride
Sauk Trail Woods-Central • South Chicago Heights, IL 60411Join a guided bike ride around Sauk Trail Woods. Ride will be approximately 5 miles. BYO bike and helmet. Post-ride treats provided.
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Earth Day: Trashy Tapestries
Caldwell Woods Wellness Center • Chicago, IL 60646Enjoy the camaraderie and catharsis of hand-weaving rubbish ribbons made from reclaimed textiles on the 5’ tall, four-sided LOOM360. Learn about circular art and participate […]
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Earth Day Celebration
Sauk Trail Woods-Central • South Chicago Heights, IL 60411Join us for a vibrant celebration of planet Earth, filled with interactive activities, games, and creative artmaking for the whole family! This event is designed […]
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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 […]
Free • Registration Required
