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Events
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Canceled Wellness Walk
Thatcher Woods • River Forest, IL 60305Mindful and meditative guided nature walk. Ages 18 & up.
Live Healthy, Discover Nature! Walk
Sand Ridge Nature Center • South Holland, IL 60473Venture out on our scenic trails for a 3- to 4-mile hike.
Woodcock Watch
Country Lane Woods • Cook County, IL 60480 (near Willow Springs)Join us as we listen and watch the magical courtship display of the male woodcock.
Prime Real Estate
Crabtree Nature Center • Barrington, IL 60010Watch our stewardship of cavity-nesting birds, then observe tree swallows compete for their homes.
Build a Beehouse Workshop
River Trail Nature Center • Northbrook, IL 60062Support your gardens by building a beehouse for local native pollinators.
Animal Track Hunt
Sagawau Environmental Learning Center • Lemont, IL 60439Whose tracks are in the mud? Join us for the hunt and learn about tracks along the trails.
Makin’ Music Bluegrass Jam
Thatcher Woods • River Forest, IL 60305Make a simple musical instrument or bring your own and join the jam!
Partial Solar Eclipse
Crabtree Nature Center • Barrington, IL 60010Use our scope and sun viewers to watch the eclipse safely.
Spectacular Partial Solar Eclipse
Little Red Schoolhouse Nature Center • Willow Springs, IL 60480Watch this rare natural phenomenon here! Telescopes ready for viewing.
Solar Eclipse Viewing
Trailside Museum of Natural History • River Forest, IL 60305Learn about a partial solar eclipse and view the eclipse through a special solar telescope and eclipse glasses (weather permitting).
Tuesdays are for the Birds
Sand Ridge Nature Center • South Holland, IL 60473Join us as we seek out spring migrants. Binoculars available for loan.
Fitness Hike
Country Lane Woods • Cook County, IL 60480 (near Willow Springs)Fitness Hikes are for those looking to get some exercise outdoors. Fitness hikes will be faster paced with little to […]
Wee Wonders
Sand Ridge Nature Center • South Holland, IL 60473Learn about nature through music, movement, stories and artmaking. Ages 2-5 w/adult. Mar 13: Gold Hunt Apr 10: Butterflies May […]
Camping 101
Camp Reinberg • Palatine, IL 60074Join us for a workshop covering basic camping skills.
Walk & Talk
Camp Pine Woods • Cook County, IL 60056 (near Mount Prospect)Walk & Talk hikes are for the curious mind who wants to know more about the Forest Preserves and natural […]
Crafternoon
Dan Ryan Woods Pavilion • Chicago, IL 60620Let nature inspire art! Try your hand at different crafts suitable for people of all abilities.
Nature Workshop: Embroidery
Mathew Bieszczat Volunteer Resource Center • Chicago, IL 60646Learn of the native plants while developing basic embroidery skills. Supplies provided.
Bird Painting Workshop Step-by-Step: Goldfinch
Trailside Museum of Natural History • River Forest, IL 60305All skill levels welcome. Materials provided. Ages 15 & up.
Camping Leadership Immersion Course
Camp Sullivan • Oak Forest, IL 60452Overnight training course to learn skills needed to plan and lead group camping trips. Covers safety, day-hiking, tent and stove-set […]
$25
Fishing Derby
Papoose Lake • Cook County, IL 60464 (near Palos Park)Join the Village of Palos Park and the Forest Preserves for a family-fun day of fishing. Prizes awarded.
Animal Origami
Sand Ridge Nature Center • South Holland, IL 60473Observe bird feeder activity as we make origami animals such as bunnies, insects and birds, including your own favorite animal!
ENTICE Workshop: The Wonderful World of Lichens
Sagawau Environmental Learning Center • Lemont, IL 60439In partnership with the Illinois Department of Natural Resources, explore the world of lichens by learning about this symbiotic partnership. […]
Walk & Talk
Oak Forest Heritage Preserve-East • Oak Forest, IL 60452Walk & Talk hikes are for the curious mind who wants to know more about the Forest Preserves and natural […]
Fitness Hike
Eggers Grove • Chicago, IL 60617Fitness Hikes are for those looking to get some exercise outdoors. Fitness hikes will be faster paced with little to […]
R.I.P. Stewardship
Little Red Schoolhouse Nature Center • Willow Springs, IL 60480Join us as we Remove Invasive Plants with bow saws or loppers. Supplies provided. Age 17 and up w/adult.
Teen Exploration Day: Service-Learning Hours
Schiller Woods-East • Chicago, IL 60634High school students: learn why it’s important to keep natural spaces free of trash. Help pick up litter and earn […]
Map & Compass Walk
Crabtree Nature Center • Barrington, IL 60010Learn how to use a map and compass, then practice on a 1.5-mile walk.