Groundhog Weekend
Sagawau Environmental Learning Center • Lemont, IL 60439Will Sagawau Sam see his shadow on the ski trails this year? Ski by our outdoor exhibit to learn about […]
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Black History Month Exhibit
Sagawau Environmental Learning Center • Lemont, IL 60439Learn about African-American skiers and the challenges faced in winter sports.
Prehistoric Play Day
Mathew Bieszczat Volunteer Resource Center • Chicago, IL 60646Learn about the amazing world of Ice Age Illinois through a series of family-oriented games and activities. Ages 5 & […]
Life in the Snow
Pulaski Woods • Cook County, IL 60480 (near Willow Springs)Join a naturalist and explore the forest. We’ll investigate animal tracks, identify deciduous trees and observe the winter birds. Grove […]
Winter Whereabouts
Little Red Schoolhouse Nature Center • Willow Springs, IL 60480Learn how different native animals survive during the colder winter months.
Winter Art Workshop: Phone-tography 101
Rolling Knolls • Elgin, IL 60120Enjoy a morning in the Preserves and learn the basics of photography using a smartphone.
Snowshoeing
Eggers Grove • Chicago, IL 60617Explore the Preserves via snowshoe! If conditions are not favorable for snowshoeing (4” or more of packed snow), hikes and […]
Free
Sweetheart Night Hike
River Trail Nature Center • Northbrook, IL 60062Couples and friends are invited to enjoy the nature center grounds at their leisure. Walk our candlelit trails, relax around […]
$25
Lunar New Year
Little Red Schoolhouse Nature Center • Willow Springs, IL 60480Celebrate the Year of the Dragon with art and activities.
This Old Birdhouse
Crabtree Nature Center • Barrington, IL 60010Prepare a house for the upcoming nesting season. Limited space. One birdhouse per family. $5 suggested donation. Ages 10 & […]
Free – $5
Makin’ Music Bluegrass Jam
Thatcher Woods Pavilion • River Forest, IL 60305Get ready to jam! Make a simple musical instrument from repurposed invasive plants with us or bring your own instrument.
Groundhog Day
River Trail Nature Center • Northbrook, IL 60062Learn the story behind this peculiar holiday.
Poetry Trail: Black History Month
Bemis Woods-South • Cook County, IL 60558 (near Western Springs)In honor of Black History Month, walk a short, looped trail and read poetry for children written by African American […]
Winter Workshop: Knitting
Mathew Bieszczat Volunteer Resource Center • Chicago, IL 60646Join us for our themed sessions as we explore knitting. Ages 13 & up.
Nature Book Club: “Life Everlasting – The Animal Way of Death” by B. Heinrich
Trailside Museum of Natural History • River Forest, IL 60305Join other adults for a lively discussion of this fascinating bestselling book. This evening program will be held at our […]
Resting Reptiles
Crabtree Nature Center • Barrington, IL 60010Pick up an informational guide and enjoy a self-led half mile hike to discover how native reptiles are surviving winter.
BIPOC Faces in Green Spaces
Dan Ryan Woods Pavilion • Chicago, IL 60620Shift your focus from daily hassles during an outdoor wellness and journaling session.
Winter Exploration Day
Thatcher Woods • River Forest, IL 60305In partnership with the Portage Creek Boy Scouts, join us for an afternoon of winter activities including hikes, broom hockey, […]
Snowshoe Walk
Camp Bullfrog Lake • Willow Springs, IL 60480Enjoy the Preserves of snowshoes. Snowshoes provided; 4” of snow required. If no snow is present, we will enjoy a […]
Owls of Trailside
Trailside Museum of Natural History • River Forest, IL 60305Bring the family and meet one of our ambassador owls. Learn about the fascinating owls that call Trailside home.
Super Bowl/Superb Owl
Sand Ridge Nature Center • South Holland, IL 60473Enjoy a brief introduction to owls and their amazing adaptations and skills followed by a short walk on our trails […]
Spark in the Dark
Crabtree Nature Center • Barrington, IL 60010Enjoy a self-guided walk on a candlelit trail and warm up by the fire with your special someone. For Ages […]
Super Bowl Pregame Hike
Crabtree Nature Center • Barrington, IL 60010See what makes Crabtree special on a 3-mile hike before the big game.
Superb Owl Party
River Trail Nature Center • Northbrook, IL 60062Help us celebrate owls and learn what makes them so unique!
Bone Appetit
Trailside Museum of Natural History • River Forest, IL 60305Join us during feeding time to learn about Trailside’s outdoor resident animals.
Fitness Hike
Teason’s Woods • Cook County, IL 60464 (near Palos Park)Fitness Hikes are for those looking to get some exercise outdoors. Fitness hikes will be faster-paced with little to no […]
Beginning Birding for Seniors
Crabtree Nature Center • Barrington, IL 60010Learn birding basics in the warmth of our newly remodeled nature center.
Conservation@Home: Seed Swap & Plant Exchange
Dan Ryan Woods Pavilion • Chicago, IL 60620Plant lovers unite! Native plant presentation followed by seed and plant sharing. All are welcome. Bring a mug; warm beverage […]
Winter Workshop: Woodworking
Mathew Bieszczat Volunteer Resource Center • Chicago, IL 60646Repurpose the common European buckthorn into something new. Equipment provided. Ages 10 & up.
Be a Better Birder: Backyard Bird Feeding
Zoom PresentationDiscover how to make your yard and home bird-friendly. Learn about bird feeders, types of foods, garden opportunities and more.