Nature Story Trail: “Stick and Stone” by Beth Ferry

Trailside Museum of Natural History • River Forest, IL 60305

Follow a short trail and read a posted children’s nature story. Then pick up an activity bag with a craft and  suggested outdoor activities.  

Periodical Cicadas: Special Exhibit

Sagawau Environmental Learning Center • Lemont, IL 60439

Periodical cicadas return to Northeastern Illinois. This special exhibit will help answer your buzzing questions about periodical cicadas.

Des Plaines Canoe and Kayak Marathon

Dam No. 2 Woods • Cook County, IL 60056 (near Mount Prospect)

Join the second oldest continual canoe race in the United States! The race begins at Oak Springs Road in Libertyville and ends at Dam #2. Live music and refreshments for sale.

Event Series Spring Birding

Spring Birding

Sagawau Environmental Learning Center • Lemont, IL 60439

Join us for a guided walk to learn how to identify birds and appreciate their ecological significance. Binoculars available for loan.

Walk & Talk

Arie Crown Forest • Countryside, IL 60525

Walk & Talk hikes are for the curious mind who wants to know more about the Forest Preserves and natural areas. These hikes will be led at a slower pace with frequent stopping and interpretation. 2 miles.

Event Series Yoga

Yoga

Little Red Schoolhouse Nature Center • Willow Springs, IL 60480

All-levels indoor yoga class with certified instructor, Maura. Ages 18 & up.

Garlic Mustard Pull

Crabtree Nature Center • Barrington, IL 60010

Help us improve our woodlands by removing this invasive species.

Event Series Sand Ridge Service Days

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

Spring Stroll

River Trail Nature Center • Northbrook, IL 60062

A walk to highlight the signs of spring.

Wellness Walk for Toddlers

Trailside Museum of Natural History • River Forest, IL 60305

Short, calming nature discovery walk. Ages 2-4 w/adult.

Event Series Bird Walk

Bird Walk

Dan Ryan Woods Visitor Center • Chicago, IL 60620

Join a naturalist as we explore this preserve while looking for local birds. 

Forest Therapy

Rolling Knolls • Elgin, IL 60120

Awaken your senses and renew your bond with nature. Ages 18 & up.

Archery 101

Caldwell Woods • Chicago, IL 60646

Learn the basics of archery. Equipment provided. Ages 10 & up.