Events

Mnidoons Giizis Oohg (Little Spirit Moon)

Schiller Woods-East • Chicago, IL 60634

November is recognized as the “Twelfth Moon of Creation” (a time of healing) by the Ojibwe people. Join the American […]

Free

Walk and Talk

Spears Woods • Cook County, IL 60480 (near Willow Springs)

Walk & Talk Hikes are for the curious mind who wants to know more about the Forest Preserves and natural […]

Free

Owl Prowl

Crabtree Nature Center • Barrington, IL 60010

WHoo’s calling out in the dark of night? Listen for owls. Ages 10 & up.

Free

Fitness Hike

Cermak Woods • Lyons, IL 60534

Fitness Hikes are for those looking to get some exercise outdoors. Fitness hikes will be faster paced with little to […]

Free

Fire for the Forest

Little Red Schoolhouse Nature Center • Willow Springs, IL 60480

Learn about the benefits of prescribed burns and explore the equipment used while we take a 1-mile walk.

Free

Restoration Workday

Crabtree Nature Center • Barrington, IL 60010

Help protect our natural areas by collecting seeds or removing invasive species. Equipment provided. Ages 8 & up w/ adult. […]

Free

Winter Bird Feeding

Sagawau Environmental Learning Center • Lemont, IL 60439

Join us for a discussion on attracting birds to your yard using feeders and plantings.

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.

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.

Owls: Who are your neighbors?

Sagawau Environmental Learning Center • Lemont, IL 60439

Learn about this group of nocturnal birds through an indoor presentation and discussion.

Free

Knock, Knock! Who’s there?

Crabtree Nature Center • Barrington, IL 60010

Our native woodpeckers, that’s who! Learn about their adaptations, make your own feeder, and go on a binocular hunt.

Free

Changing Seasons

River Trail Nature Center • Northbrook, IL 60062

Don’t be a turkey. Learn how nature adapts to the changing seasons and prepares for winter.

Free

Fitness Hike

Pioneer 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

Walk off that Turkey

Sand Ridge Nature Center • South Holland, IL 60473

Rustle through the fallen leaves on a guided 1-mile fitness walk.

Free

Annual Turkey Trot Walk

Trailside Museum of Natural History • River Forest, IL 60305

Walk off that extra helping of turkey and stuffing on this annual post-holiday walk.

Free

We’re ‘Owl’ Ears!

Sand Ridge Nature Center • South Holland, IL 60473

Join us for an early morning walk as we keep our eyes and ears open for signs of owls!

Free

Feed the Birds

Trailside Museum of Natural History • River Forest, IL 60305

Learn about the best bird foods, feeders, and landscape elements to benefit our resident winter birds. You will even make […]

Free