Kwanzaa Celebration
Dan Ryan Woods Pavilion • Chicago, IL 60620Celebrate community, honor Pan-African Heritage and embrace the seven principles of Kwanzaa. […]
Celebrate community, honor Pan-African Heritage and embrace the seven principles of Kwanzaa. […]
Choose happiness this winter by joining us indoors for activities, games and […]
Learn the significance of the winter season in Native American culture while […]
Fulfill your resolution of being more active by taking a brisk guided […]
Check out this jaw-dropping interactive display of animal skulls and bones.
Walk & Talk Hikes are for the curious mind who wants to […]
Get outside and enjoy winter. Great opportunity for the whole family to […]
Ski programs will occur only when there is snow. Learn to ski […]
Fitness Hikes are for those looking to get some exercise outdoors. These […]
Calling all creatives! Join us for our themed sessions as we explore […]
Join us for a free class focused on building stability, flexibility and […]
Indoor investigation into our amazing, unique and important salamanders. Ages 12 & […]
Non-ski programs will occur only when there is no snow. “Green Fire” […]
Venture out on our scenic trails for a guided 3- to 4- […]
Ski programs will occur only when there is snow. Learn to ski […]
Non-ski programs will occur only when there is no snow. What birds […]
Help restore our woodlands by cutting down invasive species and having a […]
Enjoy a winter afternoon on a self-guided hunt for signs of animals […]
Learn about wildlife in winter during a guided walk. The program begins […]
Join us to learn about the mammals of Cook County by examining […]
Nature stories, crafts and activities. Ages 3-6 w/adult.
Join us for a one-mile, easy-paced walk in beautiful Thatcher Woods. Led […]
Join us for a special program for little naturalists. Limited tickets available. […]
Fitness Hikes are for those looking to get some exercise outdoors. These […]
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