Kwanzaa Celebration
Dan Ryan Woods Visitor Center • Chicago, IL 60620Seven days of music and nature-based activities following the seven principles: Day 1: Dec 26 - Umoja (Unity) Day 2: […]
Free
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Winter Break Craft Camp
Sand Ridge Nature Center • South Holland, IL 60473Get creative and learn some new skills. Projects will include woodburning, painting and fiber arts. Ages 9-13 & families.
Walk & Talk
Black Partridge Woods • Cook County, IL 60439 (near Lemont)For curious minds who want to know more about the Forest Preserves, these hikes will be led at a slower […]
Teen Exploration Day: Snowshoeing and Fire Building
Camp Bullfrog Lake • Willow Springs, IL 60480Enjoy the Preserves on snowshoes then learn different methods for fire building outdoors and make s’mores! Snowshoes provided; 4” of […]
Winter Secrets Hike
Trailside Museum of Natural History • River Forest, IL 60305Bring the family on a walk to see what is happening above, within, and beneath the snow.
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 no […]
Be a Better Birder: Birding Ethics
Zoom PresentationLearn about ABA birding ethics and how to ensure other people—and most importantly birds—are minimally impacted during your trip.
Aromatherapy
Little Red Schoolhouse Nature Center • Willow Springs, IL 60480Various scents can relax and soothe us. Learn about natural aromas and their healing effects. Ages 21 & up.
Winter Play Day
Crabtree Nature Center • Barrington, IL 60010Drop by for outdoor and indoor family fun. Visit the self-directed activity stations and discover seasonal nature through play and […]
Winter Artist Showcase
Trailside Museum of Natural History • River Forest, IL 60305This winter season, we will be hosting 'Gathering Nature: Glass Mosaics and Assemblages,' a mother/daughter art show by artists Judy […]
New Year’s Resolution Walk
Trailside Museum of Natural History • River Forest, IL 60305Fulfill your resolution of being more active by taking a brisk guided walk on our trails at Trailside. Ages 18 […]
Winter Break Camp
Little Red Schoolhouse Nature Center • Willow Springs, IL 60480Children will enjoy three fun filled days with outdoor activities, art making and s’mores at the fire. Ages 9-12.
$35
Resolution Walk
Sand Ridge Nature Center • South Holland, IL 60473Take steps towards your health goals during this light, 1-mile nature walk.
Walk & Talk
Chicago Portage National Historic Site • Lyons, IL 60402For curious minds who want to know more about the Forest Preserves, these hikes will be led at a slower […]
Winter Exploration Day
Dan Ryan Woods-South • Chicago, IL 60620Bring the whole family and enjoy winter in the Preserves with snowshoeing, nature hikes, art, campfires and more!
Winter Camp
Rolling Knolls • Elgin, IL 60120Explore activities while learning the significance of the winter season in Native American culture. Presented by Trickster Cultural Center.
Family Winter Scavenger Hunt and Campfire
Trailside Museum of Natural History • River Forest, IL 60305Enjoy a winter afternoon on a self-guided scavenger hunt. Afterward, enjoy refreshments around the campfire.
Beginner Cross-Country Ski Lessons
Sagawau Environmental Learning Center • Lemont, IL 60439Learn to ski with a certified Professional Ski Instructor of America. Ages 12 & up. Weather dependent.
$20
Feeder Watch
Sagawau Environmental Learning Center • Lemont, IL 60439What birds are visiting the feeding station? Enjoy watching the feeders on a paved surface. Binoculars available for loan. Weather […]
Walk & Talk
Sundown Meadow • Countryside, IL 60525For curious minds who want to know more about the Forest Preserves, these hikes will be led at a slower […]
Snowshoe Walk
Camp Sullivan • Oak Forest, IL 60452Enjoy the Preserves of snowshoes. Snowshoes provided; 4” of snow required. If no snow is present, we will enjoy a […]
Birding & Board Games
Little Red Schoolhouse Nature Center • Willow Springs, IL 60480Watch and learn about winter birds at our feeders while playing nature-themed board games. Ages 14 & up.
Birdy, it’s Cold Outside
Sagawau Environmental Learning Center • Lemont, IL 60439Learn about some of the surprising adaptations and behaviors birds use to survive winters deep freeze with an indoor presentation. […]
The Science of Snow
Crabtree Nature Center • Barrington, IL 60010Learn about the winter season, how snowflakes form and how snow can keep you warm through hands-on indoor and outdoor […]
Animal Olympics Trail
Bemis Woods-South • Cook County, IL 60558 (near Western Springs)Kids and families can walk a short, looped trail in a fun test of human versus animal abilities! Prize awarded […]
Winter Workshop: Printmaking
Mathew Bieszczat Volunteer Resource Center • Chicago, IL 60646Calling all creatives! Join us for our themed sessions as we explore printmaking.
Winter Fire Building Workshop
Camp Reinberg • Palatine, IL 60074Learn fire-building skills and stick around for a story and s’mores around the fire.
Winter Artist Showcase Exhibit Opening
Trailside Museum of Natural History • River Forest, IL 60305View the glass mosaic art and chat with local mosaic artist Judy Steed at the official opening of her show […]
Teen S’mores Night
Dan Ryan Woods Visitor Center • Chicago, IL 60620Hang out by the fire with friends and enjoy a sweet treat. S’mores supplies provided.
Stories of the Stars
Crabtree Nature Center • Barrington, IL 60010View the constellations and hear their mythical tales while enjoying a treat around the campfire.