Events

Owls: Who are your neighbors?

Sagawau Environmental Learning Center • Lemont, IL 60439

Learn about this group of nocturnal birds through an indoor presentation and […]

Free • Registration Required

Knock, Knock! Who’s there?

Crabtree Nature Center • Barrington, IL 60010

Our native woodpeckers, that’s who! Learn about their adaptations, make your own […]

Free

Changing Seasons

River Trail Nature Center • Northbrook, IL 60062

Don’t be a turkey. Learn how nature adapts to the changing seasons […]

Free

Fitness Hike

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

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

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 […]

Free • Registration Required

We’re ‘Owl’ Ears!

Sand Ridge Nature Center • South Holland, IL 60473

Join us for an early morning walk as we keep our eyes […]

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 […]

Free • Registration Required

Clear the Trails

Sagawau Environmental Learning Center • Lemont, IL 60439

Snow and trail preparation are needed for great skiing. You can’t make […]

Free

Trackin’

River Trail Nature Center • Northbrook, IL 60062

Let’s look for animal tracks and examine some of the evidence animals […]

Free

Serenity Walk Under the New Moon

Little Red Schoolhouse Nature Center • Willow Springs, IL 60480

Take a 2-mile walk in the world’s largest Urban Night Sky Place. […]

Free • Registration Required
Event Series I am a Scientist

I am a Scientist

Little Red Schoolhouse Nature Center • Willow Springs, IL 60480

Ignite your child’s sense of wonder and curiosity as we explore, experiment, […]

Free • Registration Required

Animal Olympics Trail

Bemis Woods-South • Cook County, IL 60558 (near Western Springs)

Kids and families, walk a short, looped trail and compete in a […]

Free

Tiny Tot Adventures

Dan Ryan Woods Visitor Center • Chicago, IL 60620

Join us for an adventure in nature through movement, stories and artmaking. […]

Free

ADA Trail Walk

Miller Meadow-South • Cook County, IL 60130 (near Forest Park)

Guided walk on 1.7-mile paved trail with resting points throughout. Wheelchair accessible; […]

Free

Birds & Bagels

River Trail Nature Center • Northbrook, IL 60062

Visit our indoor bird feeders while enjoying complimentary hot drinks and bagels. […]

Free • Registration Required

Wilderness Survival

Camp Bullfrog Lake • Willow Springs, IL 60480

Learn 10 essentials tailored to our local terrain. Gain skills to navigate […]

Free • Registration Required