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
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Birds & Bagels
River Trail Nature Center • Northbrook, IL 60062Visit our indoor bird feeders while enjoying complimentary hot drinks and bagels. […]
Free
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Wilderness Survival
Camp Bullfrog Lake • Willow Springs, IL 60480Learn 10 essentials tailored to our local terrain. Gain skills to navigate […]
Free
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Wellness in the Woods: Yoga
Dan Ryan Woods Pavilion • Chicago, IL 60620Join us for a free class focused on building stability, flexibility and […]
Free
Owl Program
Crabtree Nature Center • Barrington, IL 60010An indoor presentation about these skilled nocturnal hunters.
Free
Fire Basics
Little Red Schoolhouse Nature Center • Willow Springs, IL 60480Learn the basics of fire building and the different types of campfires. […]
Free
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Cross-Country Ski Seminar
Sagawau Environmental Learning Center • Lemont, IL 60439Learn the basics of cross-country ski equipment and how to prepare for […]
Free
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Live Healthy Discover Nature! Walk
Sand Ridge Nature Center • South Holland, IL 60473Venture out on our scenic trails for a guided 3- to 4- […]
Free
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What’s On The Menu?
River Trail Nature Center • Northbrook, IL 60062Join us at feeding time to learn about our outdoor ambassador animals […]
Free
Winter Bonfire
Camp Dan Beard • Northbrook, IL 60062Celebrate the start of the winter season with a giant bonfire under […]
Free
Sunrise Hike
Little Red Schoolhouse Nature Center • Willow Springs, IL 60480Come join us for a “before hours” hike to experience the dawning […]
Free
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Holiday Past
Sand Ridge Nature Center • South Holland, IL 60473Visit our pioneer cabins as we celebrate winter holiday traditions. Play with […]
Free
Wax Clinic
Sagawau Environmental Learning Center • Lemont, IL 60439Learn how simple it is to care for your skis. We’ll discuss […]
Free
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Forest Therapy
Wolf Road Woods • Cook County, IL 60480 (near Willow Springs)Immerse yourself in nature, fostering mindfulness and wellness with a certified guide. […]
Free
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Winter is Coming Walk
Trailside Museum of Natural History • River Forest, IL 60305Join us for a walk as we discuss what is happening in […]
Free
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What’s On The Menu?
River Trail Nature Center • Northbrook, IL 60062Join us at feeding time to learn about our outdoor ambassador animals […]
Free
Wildlife Connections
River Trail Nature Center • Northbrook, IL 60062Stop by the visitor center to learn about reptiles, mammals, and birds […]
Free
Walk and Talk
Sundown Meadow • Countryside, IL 60525Walk & Talk Hikes are for the curious mind who wants to […]
Free
Wee Wonders: Hibernation
Sand Ridge Nature Center • South Holland, IL 60473Learn about nature through sensory experiences, stories and artmaking. Ages 2-5 w/adult.
Free
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S.E.N.I.O.R.S.
Little Red Schoolhouse Nature Center • Willow Springs, IL 60480Seniors Enjoying Nature Inside/Outside Rain or Shine! Strengthen your connection to nature […]
Free
• Registration Required
Caldwell Social Club
Caldwell Woods • Chicago, IL 60646Every second Thursday of the month, meet Forest Preserve staff and your […]
Free
Caldwell Social Club
Caldwell Woods • Chicago, IL 60646Every second Thursday of the month, meet Forest Preserve staff and your […]
Free
Nature Book Club: “What an Owl Knows” by J. Ackerman
Trailside Museum of Natural History • River Forest, IL 60305Enjoy discussing this bestselling book about the research into the deepest mysteries […]
Free
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Nature Photography
Dan Ryan Woods Visitor Center • Chicago, IL 60620Enjoy the winter landscapes along our trail and bring a camera to […]
Free