Morning Cycle
Sauk Trail Woods-Central • South Chicago Heights, IL 60411Geared for experienced cyclists. BYO bike/helmet. 16 miles.
Free
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Restoration Stewardship Weekend
Sagawau Environmental Learning Center • Lemont, IL 60439Enjoy the fresh air and put your muscles to work as you restore ecosystems. Tools and safety gear provided. Age […]
Free
Plant and Paddle
Kickapoo Woods • Riverdale, IL 60827Re-plant the river and learn about water conservation with Friends of the Chicago River. Register at aanderson@chicagoriver.org.
Free
Canceled High Summer Nature Walk
Trailside Museum of Natural History • River Forest, IL 60305
Free
Wellness in the Woods: Zumba
Eggers Grove • Chicago, IL 60617Groove in the grove with Gigi’s Fitness.
Free
Archery & Games
Thatcher Woods • River Forest, IL 60305Adults and families, enjoy trying archery and playing your favorite backyard games. Instruction, equipment and games provided.
Free
Disability Pride Month: Sensory Walk
Crabtree Nature Center • Barrington, IL 60010Gain a new perspective of the world by using different senses.
Free
Turtles
Little Red Schoolhouse Nature Center • Willow Springs, IL 60480Learn about turtles through hands-on discovery.
Free
Restoration Stewardship Weekend
Sagawau Environmental Learning Center • Lemont, IL 60439Enjoy the fresh air and put your muscles to work as you restore ecosystems. Tools and safety gear provided. Age […]
Free
Maker Space for Nature Play!
Crabtree Nature Center • Barrington, IL 60010All ages are welcome to create, paint and sculpt.
Free
Cub Scout Adventure Series
Little Red Schoolhouse Nature Center • Willow Springs, IL 60480A nature-related scout adventure will be offered and achieved. Jun 23: Wolf Level Jul 28: Bear Level Aug 25: Webelos […]
Free
Wellness Days at Kickapoo
Kickapoo Woods • Riverdale, IL 60827Reconnect with nature during relaxing mindfulness and meditative practices.
Free
Reptile Exploration Camp
Little Red Schoolhouse Nature Center • Willow Springs, IL 60480Children ages 7-8 will discover the fascinating world of native snakes and turtles through up-close encounters, participate in field investigations […]
$50
Canceled Fitness Hike
Country Lane Woods • Cook County, IL 60480 (near Willow Springs)Fitness Hikes are for those looking to get some exercise outdoors. Fitness hikes will be faster paced with little to […]
Free
Wellness Days at Whistler
Whistler Woods • Riverdale, IL 60827Reconnect with nature during relaxing mindfulness and meditative practices.
Free
Stories in the Forest
Trailside Museum of Natural History • River Forest, IL 60305Presented with River Forest Public Library. We’ll read stories and do a simple nature activity. Weather dependent. Ages 0 to […]
Free
Canceled Adaptative Adventures: Cycling & Climbing
Sauk Trail Woods-Central • South Chicago Heights, IL 60411Embrace adventure through cycling and rock climbing opportunities specially tailored for people of all ages with a primary physical disability. […]
Free
Bat Chat
River Trail Nature Center • Northbrook, IL 60062Learn about these fascinating creatures while watching them over the river.
Free
Fridays in the Field
River Trail Nature Center • Northbrook, IL 60062Discover something new in nature with University of Illinois Extension Volunteers.
Free
Fridays in the Field
Little Red Schoolhouse Nature Center • Willow Springs, IL 60480University of Illinois Extension Certified Master Naturalists will connect visitors with nature through inquiry-based activities. Jul 12 – Grasshoppers Jul […]
Free
Green Lake Open Fishing Clinic
Green Lake Family Aquatic Center • Calumet City, IL 60409Join us as we learn to fish with instructions. Equipment provided. Fishing license required for ages 16 & up.
Free
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Back-to-School Community Adventure Day
Caldwell Woods • Chicago, IL 60646Welcome the school year with a day of community give-a-ways, school supply distribution, and adventure such as archery, kids tree […]
Free
Scat-venger Hunt
Crabtree Nature Center • Barrington, IL 60010Drop in to get the scoop on poop as you hunt for scat.
Free
Canceled Wellness Walk
Thatcher Woods Pavilion • River Forest, IL 60305Mindful and meditative guided nature walk. Ages 18 & up.
Free
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.
Free
Scat-venger Hunt
Crabtree Nature Center • Barrington, IL 60010Drop in to get the scoop on poop as you hunt for scat.
Free
Summer Prairie Blooms Walk
Silver Creek Family Picnic Area • Melrose Park, IL 60160Ages 18 and up.
Free
Make Hummingbirds Happy
Sagawau Environmental Learning Center • Lemont, IL 60439Invite hummingbirds to your garden. We’ll discuss gardening tips, feeding, pest control and answer your questions.
Free
Cicadas: Teen Exploration Day
Little Red Schoolhouse Nature Center • Willow Springs, IL 60480Teens will explore the world of the cicadas. Ages 13 & up.
Free