Small Serendipity

River Trail Nature Center • Northbrook, IL 60062

Nature stories, crafts and activities. Ages 3-6 with an adult.

Winter Solstice Night of Lights Walk

Little Red Schoolhouse Nature Center • Willow Springs, IL 60480

Take a candlelit walk, enjoy a bonfire and hot chocolate. (Programa ofrecido en Español.)

Winter Break-Out Adventure

Schiller Woods-West • Schiller Park, IL 60634

In partnership with the American Indian Center, come out for fun and adventure during winter break. Snowshoeing (conditions permitting), hikes, […]

Loteria (Bingo)

Sand Ridge Nature Center • South Holland, IL 60473

Come play this traditional, fun Mexican game, with a nature twist. All ages welcome. Bilingual.

Winter Fire Building Workshop

Camp Dan Beard • Northbrook, IL 60062

Learn fire building skills and stick around for a story & s’mores around the fire. All ages.

Be a Better Birder: Birding Ethics

Zoom Presentation

Learn about ABA birding ethics and how to ensure other people and—most importantly—birds are minimally impacted during your trip.

Winter Nature Play

Crabtree Nature Center • Barrington, IL 60010

Drop by for outdoor family-friendly nature activities on the front lawn.

Snowshoe Walk

Camp Sullivan • Oak Forest, IL 60452

Enjoy the preserves in snowshoes. Snowshoes provided; 4” of snow required. If snowshoeing is not possible, walks and other activities […]

Winter Walk

Sagawau Environmental Learning Center • Lemont, IL 60439

Enjoy a trail walk with a naturalist. This program will only take place if Sagawau’s ski trails are closed. Call […]

Winter Exploration Day

Dan Ryan Woods Visitor Center • Chicago, IL 60620

This is a great opportunity for the whole family to enjoy snowshoeing (weather permitting), nature hikes, art making, campfires and […]

Animal Encounter

River Trail Nature Center • Northbrook, IL 60062

Join our staff for an up-close look at one of our animals.

Winter Secrets Hike

Trailside Museum of Natural History • River Forest, IL 60305

Winter can appear barren of wildlife, but much is happening above, within, and beneath snow. Join us for a walk […]