Senior Fitness Walks in Thatcher Woods
Thatcher Woods Pavilion • River Forest, IL 60305Join us for a 1-mile, easy-paced walk.
Free
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Wee Wandering Wednesdays
Crabtree Nature Center • Barrington, IL 60010Read a story, make a craft, and go on an adventure. Ages 3-6 w/ adult; siblings welcome. Tickets on a […]
Free
Weaving Workshop
Thatcher Woods • River Forest, IL 60305Create a small wall hanging art piece using natural materials. Supplies, instruction provided. Ages 10 & up.
Free
Mnidoons Giizis Oohg (Little Spirit Moon)
Schiller Woods-East • Chicago, IL 60634November is recognized as the “Twelfth Moon of Creation” (a time of healing) by the Ojibwe people. Join the American […]
Free
Story Trail – Mindfulness Walk
Caldwell Woods • Chicago, IL 60646Follow our story trail signs along the trail to learn wellness tips and unwind with nature.
Free
Fall “Crafternoon”
Caldwell Woods • Chicago, IL 60646Use nature to inspire art and try your hand at a fall-themed craft.
Free
Be a Better Birder: Identifying Bird Songs
Virtual Event
Learn how to identify local bird songs.
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 60010WHoo’s calling out in the dark of night? Listen for owls. Ages 10 & up.
Free
Fitness Hike
Cermak Woods • Lyons, IL 60534Fitness 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 60480Learn 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 60010Help protect our natural areas by collecting seeds or removing invasive species. Equipment provided. Ages 8 & up w/ adult. […]
Free
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Sand Ridge: Calumet Heritage Day
Sand Ridge Nature Center • South Holland, IL 60473Discover the Calumet Region’s rich heritage and cultural history through regional activities, interactive displays, demonstrations and guided walks. Enjoy light […]
Free
Winter Bird Feeding
Sagawau Environmental Learning Center • Lemont, IL 60439Join us for a discussion on attracting birds to your yard using feeders and plantings.
Free
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Teen Exploration Days
Teen Exploration Day
Camp Sullivan • Oak Forest, IL 60452Come and join us for a hike at Camp Sullivan. Adult supervision required—ages 13 & up.
Free
What’s On The Menu?
River Trail Nature Center • Northbrook, IL 60062Join us at feeding time to learn about our outdoor ambassador animals and their habits.
Free
Bone Appetit
Trailside Museum of Natural History • River Forest, IL 60305Join us during feeding time to learn about Trailside’s outdoor animal ambassadors. Available in both English and Spanish.
Free
Nature’s Art Box
Little Red Schoolhouse Nature Center • Willow Springs, IL 60480Join us for a nature-based art activity. Ages 3-6 w/adult.
Owls: Who are your neighbors?
Sagawau Environmental Learning Center • Lemont, IL 60439Learn about this group of nocturnal birds through an indoor presentation and discussion.
Free
Knock, Knock! Who’s there?
Crabtree Nature Center • Barrington, IL 60010Our 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 60062Don’t be a turkey. Learn how nature adapts to the changing seasons and prepares for winter.
Free
What’s On The Menu?
River Trail Nature Center • Northbrook, IL 60062Join us at feeding time to learn about our outdoor ambassador animals and their habits.
Free