Events

Forest Therapy

Thatcher Woods • River Forest, IL 60305

Immerse yourself in nature, fostering mindfulness and wellness with a certified guide. […]

Free

Breast Cancer Awareness 

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

In recognition of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, stop by our table and […]

Free
Event Series Wee Wonders

Wee Wonders

Sand Ridge Nature Center • South Holland, IL 60473

Learn about nature through music, movement, stories, and artmaking. Ages 2-5 w/adult. […]

Free

Camping 101

Camp Bullfrog Lake • Willow Springs, IL 60480

1.5-hour long workshop covering basic camping skills. All ages.

Night of Nature Play

Dan Ryan Woods Visitor Center • Chicago, IL 60620

Experience nature play at night and discover what glows in the dark.

Free
Event Series S.E.N.I.O.R.S.

S.E.N.I.O.R.S.

Little Red Schoolhouse Nature Center • Willow Springs, IL 60480

Seniors Enjoying Nature Inside/Outside Rain or Shine! Join us for a nature-inspired […]

Free

Story Trail

Rolling Knolls • Elgin, IL 60120

Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month by experiencing a story unfold along a short […]

Free

Owl Prowl

Eggers Grove • Chicago, IL 60617

Join an evening walk while searching for owls.

Free

Connecting Newcomers to Nature

Thatcher Woods Pavilion • River Forest, IL 60305

Learn how nature helps refugees and immigrants heal from trauma. We'll explore […]

Free

Walk and Talk

Kickapoo Woods • Riverdale, IL 60827

Walk & Talk Hikes are for the curious mind who wants to […]

Free

Fitness Hike

Orland Grassland • Cook County, IL 60467 (near Orland Park)

Fitness Hikes are for those looking to get some exercise outdoors. Fitness […]

Free

Phone Photography

River Trail Nature Center • Northbrook, IL 60062

Enjoy a guided walk to observe and photograph seasonal nature. For all […]

Free

Indigenous Peoples’ Day Celebration

Schiller Woods-East • Chicago, IL 60634

Join us to celebrate Native American culture. Listen to drumming, enjoy Native […]

Free

Seed Collecting

Wolf Road Prairie House Westchester, IL 60154

Collect prairie seed while learning about the significance and history of Wolf […]

Free

The Sounds Natural Series

Camp Shabbona Woods • South Holland, IL 60473

Enjoy art activities, food, music, and workshops. If interested in camping overnight, […]

Free

Sunrise Hike

Little Red Schoolhouse Nature Center • Willow Springs, IL 60480

Join us for a “before hours” hike to experience the dawning of […]

Free

Autumn Nature Walks

Trailside Museum of Natural History • River Forest, IL 60305

Join us for a guided walk as the autumn color intensifies. Family […]

Free