Woodworking with Invasives
Camp Reinberg • Palatine, IL 60074Repurpose the common European buckthorn into something new. Equipment provided. Ages 10 & up.
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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 60120Join 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 […]
Walk & Talk: Women’s History in Conservation Walk
Plum Creek Meadow • Cook County, IL 60411 (near Chicago Heights)Walk & Talk hikes are for the curious mind who wants to know more about the Forest Preserves and natural […]
Fitness Hike
Midlothian Meadows • Cook County, IL 60428Fitness 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 60473Help restore our woodlands by cutting down invasive species and having a brush pile burn. Then enjoy s’mores and light […]
Sap’s Rising
River Trail Nature Center • Northbrook, IL 60062Walk in the sugar maple forest as winter comes to an end and learn about the sweet history of maple […]
Wellness Walk
Thatcher Woods Pavilion • River Forest, IL 60305Mindful and meditative guided nature walk. Ages 18 & up.
Free
Marzanna Craft for Kids – in Polish
Trailside Museum of Natural History • River Forest, IL 60305Poznaj Słowiańską tradycję witania wiosny i stwórz własną “Marzannę”. Wstęp wolny, rejestracja pod numerem708-366-6530. Program dla dzieci do lat 12 […]
Signs of Spring
Sagawau Environmental Learning Center • Lemont, IL 60439How do plants and animals respond to the longer days? Join us for a walk looking for signs of spring’s […]
Sap’s Rising
River Trail Nature Center • Northbrook, IL 60062Walk in the sugar maple forest as winter comes to an end and learn about the sweet history of maple […]
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Maple Syrup Festival
River Trail Nature Center • Northbrook, IL 60062Celebrate the arrival of spring with a special day of activities including crafts, games, tree tapping, and maple syrup history […]
Life Under a Log
Sagawau Environmental Learning Center • Lemont, IL 60439Enjoy a short walk and investigate the unseen microhabitat that sustains a great diversity of organisms.
Crabtree History Table
Crabtree Nature Center • Barrington, IL 60010Experience the past and present of our site through discussion and interaction.
“Bone” Appétit – Drop In
Trailside Museum of Natural History • River Forest, IL 60305Learn about our outdoor resident animals during feeding time.
Senior Fitness Walk
Thatcher Woods Pavilion • River Forest, IL 60305
Free
Wee Wandering Wednesdays
Crabtree Nature Center • Barrington, IL 60010A special program for little naturalists. Read a story, make a craft, and go on an adventure. Ages 3 to […]
Free
Nature’s Art Box
Little Red Schoolhouse Nature Center • Willow Springs, IL 60480Join us for a nature-based art activity. Ages 3-6 w/adult.
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Celebrate Spring Fest
Cummings Square • River Forest, IL 60305Celebrate the vernal equinox and the arrival of spring by painting a bird house, learning about seasonal changes, building and […]
Canceled Wilderness Survival: 10 Essentials
Camp Bullfrog Lake • Willow Springs, IL 60480During this class, you will learn practical tips and strategies that every outdoor traveler should know. We'll cover the 10 […]
Teen Exploration Day: The Botany of Zelda
Trailside Museum of Natural History • River Forest, IL 60305Inspired by the Nintendo game, learn how the fictional plants of Hyrule Forest connect to our native plants. Ages 12-17.
Wellness in the Woods: Bike Ride
Dan Ryan Woods Visitor Center • Chicago, IL 60620Bring your own bike and helmet and join us on a guided ride while learning about who Marshall “Major” Taylor […]
Women’s Wilderness Walk
Little Red Schoolhouse Nature Center • Willow Springs, IL 60480Celebrate Women’s History Month with a guided walk and learn about women who helped shape the conservation field.
Accessibility Trail Outing
Miller Meadow-South • Cook County, IL 60130 (near Forest Park)Join us on a 1.7-mile paved trail with resting points throughout. Perfect for those who use wheelchairs or have limited […]
Muddy Paws Walk
Crabtree Nature Center • Barrington, IL 60010Let’s search the muddy trails to identify what other animals are using them.
World Water Day: Water Policy for Healthy Ecosystems
Facebook Live from Sagawau Environmental Learning CenterCelebrate World Water Day by focusing on how healthy aquatic ecosystems will benefit all. Enjoy the live stream on Sagawau’s […]
Spring Eggstravaganza
Caldwell Woods • Chicago, IL 60646Celebrate the changing season and learn about Cook County’s wildlife through crafts, themed walks, refreshments and more. Drop-in.
Painting & Papercrafts
Sand Ridge Nature Center • South Holland, IL 60473Celebrate spring with arts and crafts inspired by the changing season. Ages 18 & up or ages 13-17 w/adult.