Events

Forest Therapy

Little Red Schoolhouse Nature Center • Willow Springs, IL 60480

Immerse yourself in nature, fostering mindfulness and wellness with a certified guide. Ages 21 & up.

Free

Spooky Shuffle 5k/10k

Swallow Cliff Woods-South • Cook County, IL 60464 (near Palos Park)

This trail race takes you through the pristine Sag Valley Trail System, Presented with the Village of Palos Park. Register: […]

$45.00 – $65.00

Pumpkin Scavenger Hunt Drop In

Crabtree Nature Center • Barrington, IL 60010

Find all the hidden pumpkins during a fun self-guided scavenger hunt. Costumes encouraged.

Free

Creative Reuse Collage

Sand Ridge Nature Center • South Holland, IL 60473

Create a collage inspired by nature using repurposed materials. Light refreshments provided. All ages.

Free

Project FeederWatch

Little Red Schoolhouse Nature Center • Willow Springs, IL 60480

Learn how to identify, count, and report bird species findings to help scientists interpret how birds are adapting to environmental […]

Free

The Great Sand Ridge (Tiny) Pumpkin Hunt

Sand Ridge Nature Center • South Holland, IL 60473

Discover hidden pumpkins on a fun scavenger hunt. Take home your own pumpkin after finding them all. While supplies last. […]

Free

Nature Navigator

Thatcher Woods • River Forest, IL 60305

Join us for a fun day packed with interactive outdoor learning experiences led by refugee youth leaders from Refugee Education […]

Free

Day Hiking Leadership Training

Bemis Woods-North • Cook County, IL 60523 (near Oak Brook)

For teachers/youth educators! DHLT gives you all the tools to take groups out into the preserves for the day.

Free

Bone Appetit

Trailside Museum of Natural History • River Forest, IL 60305

Join us during feeding time to learn about Trailside’s outdoor animal ambassadors. Available in both English and Spanish.

Free
Event Series Yoga

Yoga

Little Red Schoolhouse Nature Center • Willow Springs, IL 60480

Enjoy an indoor all-levels yoga class with a certified instructor. Ages 18 & up.

The Un-haunted Forest

River Trail Nature Center • Northbrook, IL 60062

Come in costume for a magical walk. Register by 10/24.

$5

Fall Art

Crabtree Nature Center • Barrington, IL 60010

Let the fall color be your inspiration as you paint and create leaf art. Ages 3-7 w/ adult.

Free

Intro to Orienteering

Trailside Museum of Natural History • River Forest, IL 60305

Learn the basics of finding your way with maps and baseplate compasses. Ages 8 & up.

Free

The Un-haunted Forest

River Trail Nature Center • Northbrook, IL 60062

Come in costume for a magical walk. Register by 10/24.

$5

Fall Fungi Walk

Sand Ridge Nature Center • South Holland, IL 60473

Learn mushroom ID basics and sketch specimens on a guided walk. Ages 18 & up or 13-17 w/adult.

Free