Nature Block Party
Eggers Grove • Chicago, IL 60617
Join us for a day of celebration and exploration as we honor the incredible diversity of life at Eggers Grove.
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The Sounds Natural Creative Retreat
Camp Shabbona Woods • South Holland, IL 60473
Sounds Natural invites families to enjoy art activities, food, music and workshops with the option to stay overnight in your own tent (limited camping sites available).
Sand Ridge Service Days
Sand Ridge Nature Center • South Holland, IL 60473
Join us each month as we care for the Sand Ridge Campus with a variety of activities! Earn service-learning hours. All ages. Mar 3, 10: Litter Picking Apr 14, 28: Garlic Mustard Pull May 5, 19: Garden Weeding at Green Lake
Wellness Days at Kickapoo
Kickapoo Woods • Riverdale, IL 60827
Reconnect with nature during relaxing mindfulness and meditative practices.
Wellness Days at Whistler
Whistler Woods • Riverdale, IL 60827
Reconnect with nature during relaxing mindfulness and meditative practices.
I Spy with my Five Sense
Dan Ryan Woods Visitor Center • Chicago, IL 60620
Enjoy a scavenger hunt that uses your five senses. Ages 5-13.
Zumba in the Woods
Sauk Trail Woods-Central • South Chicago Heights, IL 60411
Zumba in the Woods
Sauk Trail Woods-Central • South Chicago Heights, IL 60411
Spring Wildflower Walk
Sauk Trail Woods-Central • South Chicago Heights, IL 60411
Join a staff person as you search for unique spring wildflowers.
Family Campout
Camp Shabbona Woods • South Holland, IL 60473
Intro to camping for families. Includes meals, all camping gear and outdoor fun. $75/family (group up to 6).
$75
Wellness Days at Kickapoo
Kickapoo Woods • Riverdale, IL 60827
Reconnect with nature during relaxing mindfulness and meditative practices.
Wellness Days at Whistler
Whistler Woods • Riverdale, IL 60827
Reconnect with nature during relaxing mindfulness and meditative practices.
Little Calumet River Clean-up
Kickapoo Woods • Riverdale, IL 60827
Clean up the river while paddling. Register at lholden@openlands.org.
Live Healthy, Discover Nature! Walk
Sand Ridge Nature Center • South Holland, IL 60473
Venture out on our scenic trails for a guided 3- to 4-mile walk.
Cicada Celebration
Sand Ridge Nature Center • South Holland, IL 60473
This year’s cicada emergence is a once-in-a-lifetime event! Join us for crafts, games and refreshments and learn what makes this summer so special. Drop-in program.
Wellness Days at Kickapoo
Kickapoo Woods • Riverdale, IL 60827
Reconnect with nature during relaxing mindfulness and meditative practices.
Wellness Days at Whistler
Whistler Woods • Riverdale, IL 60827
Reconnect with nature during relaxing mindfulness and meditative practices.
Night of the Frogs/ Noche de las Ranas
Sand Ridge Nature Center • South Holland, IL 60473
Join our bilingual night walk to hear seasonal frog calls and other nocturnal creatures. Spanish native speakers encouraged! Ages 16 & up. ¡Los invitamos a una caminata para eschuchar los cantos de las ranas y otras criaturas nocturnas de la temporada. Solo personas mayores de 16 años.
Bilingual Community Series/ Serie de la Comunitaria Bilingüe
Eggers Grove • Chicago, IL 60617
Join Friends of the Forest Preserves and Chicago BIPOC Birders for an early morning birding adventure. Únase a Friends of the Forest Preserves y Chicago BIPOC Birders para una aventura de observación de aves Bird Walk/ Caminata de Aves: June 8 Plant Walk/ Caminata de Identificación de Plantas: July 13 Tree Walk/ Caminata de Identificación […]
Restoration Saturdays
Sand Ridge Nature Center • South Holland, IL 60473
Help restore our woodlands by cutting down invasive species and having a brush pile burn. Then enjoy s’mores and light snacks. Ages 12 & up.
Self-Love in Nature
Sand Ridge Nature Center • South Holland, IL 60473
Week 1: Create a Self-Love Kit (Jun 8) Week 2: Peace and Drum Circle (Jun 22) Week 3: Sensory Experience Walk (Jul 20) Week 4: Grief and Self-Love Workshop (Aug 3) Week 5: Forest Bathing and Peace Circle (Aug 17)
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Beaubien Woods Celebration
Beaubien Woods • Chicago, IL 60827
Join us for archery, canoeing, and more.
Wee Wonders
Sand Ridge Nature Center • South Holland, IL 60473
Learn about nature through music, stories, and artmaking. Ages 2-5 w/adult. Jun 9: Cicadas! Jun 12: Cicadas! Jul 10: Snakes! Jul 14: Snakes! Aug 11: Turtles! Aug 14: Turtles!
Wellness Days at Kickapoo
Kickapoo Woods • Riverdale, IL 60827
Reconnect with nature during relaxing mindfulness and meditative practices.
Wellness Days at Whistler
Whistler Woods • Riverdale, IL 60827
Reconnect with nature during relaxing mindfulness and meditative practices.
Wee Wonders
Sand Ridge Nature Center • South Holland, IL 60473
Learn about nature through music, stories, and artmaking. Ages 2-5 w/adult. Jun 9: Cicadas! Jun 12: Cicadas! Jul 10: Snakes! Jul 14: Snakes! Aug 11: Turtles! Aug 14: Turtles!
Juneteenth Paddling
Little Calumet Boat Launch • Cook County, IL 60827 (near Riverdale)
Experience the African American Heritage Water Trail.
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Juneteenth Celebration
Sand Ridge Nature Center • South Holland, IL 60473
Celebrate freedom, family and country with various activities, presentations, performances and exhibits highlighting Black history, arts and culture.
Wellness in the Woods: Senior Fitness
Beaubien Woods • Chicago, IL 60827
Get active outdoors with Gigi’s Fitness at Flatfoot Lake.
Juneteenth Paddling
Little Calumet Boat Launch • Cook County, IL 60827 (near Riverdale)
Experience the African American Heritage Water Trail.
Wellness Days at Kickapoo
Kickapoo Woods • Riverdale, IL 60827
Reconnect with nature during relaxing mindfulness and meditative practices.