Events

Women in Conservation Walk

Bemis Woods-South • Cook County, IL 60558 (near Western Springs)

Join us for a 1.2-mile walk and discussion about women who have made significant contributions in the fields of conservation, […]

Event Series I am a Scientist

I am a Scientist

Little Red Schoolhouse Nature Center • Willow Springs, IL 60480

Ignite your child’s sense of wonder and curiosity as we explore, experiment, and make discoveries. Ages 4 & up w/adult.

Forest Therapy

Caldwell Woods • Chicago, IL 60646

Awaken your senses and renew your bond with the nature. Ages 18 & up.

Outdoor Cooking

Camp Reinberg • Palatine, IL 60074

Cooking outdoors is easy and fun! Learn how to prepare food both over a fire and on a stove. Ages […]

Starry Night Walk

Sand Ridge Nature Center • South Holland, IL 60473

Join us for a guided walk and night sky observations as we admire the stars and learn about astronomy.

Women’s Walk

Thatcher Woods • River Forest, IL 60305

In celebration of Women’s Heritage Month, join us as we highlight conservation leader Isabel Bassett Wasson and her work and […]

Prehistoric Play Day

Mathew Bieszczat Volunteer Resource Center • Chicago, IL 60646

Learn about the amazing world of Ice Age Illinois with family-oriented games and activities. Ages 5 & up.

Star Watch & Walk

Crabtree Nature Center • Barrington, IL 60010

Star light, star bright, soak in the sounds and stars at Crabtree tonight.

Selfie Scavenger Hunt for Teens

Crabtree Nature Center • Barrington, IL 60010

Drop in for a fun and unique scavenger hunt while discovering fascinating plants and animals.

National Girl Scout Birthday Evening Walk

Little Red Schoolhouse Nature Center • Willow Springs, IL 60480

Enjoy an evening walk through the woods. Open to all levels of Girl Scout Troops.

Event Series Wee Wonders

Wee Wonders

Sand Ridge Nature Center • South Holland, IL 60473

Learn about nature through music, movement, stories and artmaking. Ages 2-5 w/adult. Mar 13: Gold Hunt Apr 10: Butterflies May […]

Bird Walk

McGinnis Slough • Orland Park, IL 60462

Join a naturalist as we explore this preserve while looking for local birds.

Woodworking with Invasives

Camp Reinberg • Palatine, IL 60074

Repurpose the common European buckthorn into something new. Equipment provided. Ages 10 & up.

Weaving Workshop

Swallow Cliff Woods-North • Cook County, IL 60464 (near Palos Park)

Create a small wall hanging art piece using natural materials. Supplies, instruction provided. Ages 10 & up, ages 10-17 w/adult. […]

Nature Hike and Journaling

Orland Grassland • Cook County, IL 60467 (near Orland Park)

Hike and learn while enjoying the fun of drawing and writing. Create a journal or bring your own.

The Energy of Water: A Forest Therapy Walk

Rolling Knolls • Elgin, IL 60120

Join us as we gather with a grounding exercise that explores the movement of water all around us. Participants will […]

Fitness Hike

Brezina Woods • Cook County, IL 60526 (near La Grange Park)

Fitness Hikes are for those looking to get some exercise outdoors. Fitness hikes will be faster paced with little to […]

Fitness Hike

Midlothian Meadows • Cook County, IL 60428

Fitness Hikes are for those looking to get some exercise outdoors. Fitness hikes will be faster paced with little to […]

Restoration & S’mores!

Sand Ridge Nature Center • South Holland, IL 60473

Help restore our woodlands by cutting down invasive species and having a brush pile burn. Then enjoy s’mores and light […]