Explore the Preserves via snowshoe! If conditions are not favorable for snowshoeing (4” or more of packed snow), hikes and other activities will be offered.
Stop by the nature center to participate in a self-led litter pick-up. Garbage bags and disposable gloves available.
Celebrate Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. with a day of service. Join us for an afternoon of litter clean-up, crafts and cocoa! For groups of 10 or more, register by emailing Kelvin.Boyd@cookcountyil.gov.
Learn what it takes to keep our forest healthy and participate in a day of service. S’mores provided.
For curious minds who want to know more about the Forest Preserves, these hikes will be led at a slower pace with frequent stopping and interpretation. 1.6 miles.
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 miles.
Help staff remove invasive plants through a brush pile burn and treat yourself to s’mores. Ages 10 & up.
Be inspired by the winter landscape and create pieces of art using woodburning or pyrography techniques and watercolor paints. BYOB. Ages 21 & up.
Start your morning with birds and bagels! Enjoy a treat while observing local birds at our feeders. Bagels, light refreshments provided. Binoculars available to borrow. Accessible site.
Explore the Preserves via snowshoe! If conditions are not favorable for snowshoeing (4” or more of packed snow), hikes and other activities will be offered.
Shift your focus from daily hassles during an outdoor wellness and journaling session.
Enjoy a brief introduction to owls and their amazing adaptations and skills followed by a short walk on our trails to see if we can spot any wintering owls!
Plant lovers unite! Native plant presentation followed by seed and plant sharing. All are welcome. Bring a mug; warm beverage provided.
For curious minds who want to know more about the Forest Preserves, these hikes will be led at a slower pace with frequent stopping and interpretation. 1 mile.
Activities to educate and celebrate the Lunar New Year–Year of the Dragon.
Embark on a self-guided exploration of the Underground Railroad route that traversed the Calumet Region during the mid-1800s. On Sunday, February 25th, join Tom Shepherd, from the Little Calumet River Underground Railroad Project, for a captivating talk at 2:00 pm.
Welcome back migrating birds by making a birdhouse just in time for spring nesting season. Ages 18 & up or ages 13-17 w/adult.
Venture out on our scenic trails for a 3- to 4-mile hike.
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
Join us for a guided walk and night sky observations as we admire the stars and learn about astronomy.
