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  • An array of flags on display outdoors.

    Nation of Nations

    Trailside Museum of Natural History • River Forest, IL 60305

    In celebration of Native American Heritage Month, Trailside is hosting an exhibit celebrating tribal diversity of contemporary Indigenous Communities whose ancestral homelands are the Great […]

    Free
  • Participants from Misericordia - Heart of Mercy engage in an informative and interactive session that showcases a variety of animals native to Cook County.

    Wildlife Connections

    Wildlife Connections
    River Trail Nature Center • Northbrook, IL 60062

    Stop by the visitor center to learn about reptiles, mammals and birds from the residents of Misericordia – Heart of Mercy. All ages.

    Free
  • A group of people walking along a forested trail.

    Senior Fitness Walk

    Senior Fitness Walk
    Thatcher Woods Pavilion • River Forest, IL 60305

    Moderately paced, 1-mile fitness walk. Led by University of Illinois Extension volunteer. Ages 55 & up.

    Free • Registration Required
  • A group of children at an indoor event.

    Wee Wandering Wednesdays

    Wee Wanderer Wednesdays
    Crabtree Nature Center • Barrington, IL 60010

    Read a story, make a craft and go on an adventure. Ages 2 to 6 with an adult. Tickets are available on a first-come, first-served […]

    Free
  • Wellness in the Woods logo

    Chair Yoga

    Crabtree Nature Center • Barrington, IL 60010

    Explore gentle postures, breathwork, meditation and deep relaxation with Karen Fotopoulos, a registered yoga teacher from Discover Yoga with Karen. 18 and up.

    Free • Registration Required
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    Children’s Yoga

    Crabtree Nature Center • Barrington, IL 60010

    Discovering yoga through story, song and various yoga poses that will engage the use of imagination and all the senses. Program provided by Karen Fotopoulos, […]

    Free • Registration Required
  • A group of people hiking in a forest with a backdrop of fall colors.

    Fall Color Walks

    Crabtree Nature Center • Barrington, IL 60010

    Join us for an afternoon stroll.

    Free
  • S'mores over an open campfire.

    Stars, Stories & S’mores

    Featured
    LaBagh Woods • Chicago, IL 60630

    Listen to stories, take a night hike, make s’mores and more. Presented with the American Indian Health Services Center. Grove 2.

    Free
  • A group of people surrounding a campfire and roasting marshmallows.

    Pride Night

    Crabtree Nature Center • Barrington, IL 60010

    Enjoy an evening at the nature center with s’mores around the campfire. This is a welcoming event for LGBTQ2S+ individuals and allies to connect, unwind, […]

    Free • Registration Required
  • A child fishing.

    Fishing Derby

    Horsetail Lake • Cook County, IL 60464 (near Palos Park)

    Join the Village of Palos Park and the Forest Preserves for a fun family day of fishing.

    Free
  • A performer and a group of children outside.

    Gratitude Gathering

    Sand Ridge Nature Center • South Holland, IL 60473

    A reflective event on gratitude, sharing cultural teachings about thankfulness. Presented with the American Indian Center.

    Free
  • Wellness in the Woods logo

    Nature Wellness Walk

    Lansing Woods • Cook County, IL 60438 (near Lansing)

    Immerse yourself and reconnect with nature and all the beauty it has to offer! Relaxing mindfulness and meditative practices will be led by certified forest […]

    Free • Registration Required
  • A child outdoors during a demonstration with staff.

    Calumet Heritage Day

    Featured
    Sand Ridge Nature Center • South Holland, IL 60473

    Explore the Calumet Region’s heritage with guided walks, historic skill demos, and programs celebrating native flora and fauna.

    Free
  • A group of Day Hiking Leadership Training participants hold up their certifications.

    Day Hiking Leadership Training

    Bemis Woods-North • Cook County, IL 60523 (near Oak Brook)

    For teachers/youth educators! This training gives you all the tools to take groups out into the preserves for the day.

    Free • Registration Required
  • A group of people standing near a body of water during sunrise along a forested trail.

    Sunrise Hike

    Sunrise Hike
    Little Red Schoolhouse Nature Center • Willow Springs, IL 60480

    Step into the quiet stillness of early morning and join us for a before-hours hike to witness the beauty of a new day. Gates and […]

    Free
  • Two people birding with binoculars in hand.

    Bird Walk

    Bird Walk
    Trailside Museum of Natural History • River Forest, IL 60305

    Join a naturalist as we look for local birds. A limited supply of binoculars available for loan at select events. Led by John Elliot from […]

    Free
  • two children playing on a log at River Trail Nature Center

    GPS Scavenger Hunt

    River Trail Nature Center • Northbrook, IL 60062

    Learn about and participate in a technology inspired scavenger hunt. All ages.

    Free • Registration Required