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.
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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.
Teen Exploration Day: Day of Service
Miller Meadow-North • Cook County, IL 60130 (near Forest Park)Teens and families, give back this MLK day. Join us for a litter clean-up in celebration of Martin Luther King, […]
MLK Service Day Celebration
Rolling Knolls • Elgin, IL 60120Participate in restoration, celebrate the legacy of Martin Luther King, Jr., and warm up with hot beverages. Ages 10 & […]
Snowshoeing
Dan Ryan Woods Visitor Center • Chicago, IL 60620Explore the Preserves via snowshoe! If conditions are not favorable for snowshoeing (4” or more of packed snow), hikes and […]
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Winter Insects
Sagawau Environmental Learning Center • Lemont, IL 60439Believe it or not, some insects are active through the winter. Search for these cold-hardy survivors. Ages 14 & up. […]
Picidae
Crabtree Nature Center • Barrington, IL 60010Woodpeckers are well adapted for their environment. Join us for a short presentation and a stroll to observe these wonderful […]
Bone Appetit en español
Trailside Museum of Natural History • River Forest, IL 60305Únase a nosotros durante la hora de comer para aprender sobre los animales embajadores de Trailside.
MLK Day of Service
Sand Ridge Nature Center • South Holland, IL 60473Stop by the nature center to participate in a self-led litter pick-up. Garbage bags and disposable gloves available.
MLK Day of Service
Dan Ryan Woods Pavilion • Chicago, IL 60620Celebrate Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. with a day of service. Join us for an afternoon of litter clean-up, crafts […]
MLK Day of Service & Brush Pile Burn
Eggers Grove • Chicago, IL 60617Learn what it takes to keep our forest healthy and participate in a day of service. S’mores provided.
MLK Day Restoration
Crabtree Nature Center • Barrington, IL 60010Put on some gloves and join us in removing invasive species. Tools, eye protection provided. Children 8 & up w/adult. […]
Creative Sustainability Workshop
Thatcher Woods Pavilion • River Forest, IL 60305Give items a second life by turning them into an ornament, decoration or birdfeeder. Learn how to extend the life […]
Creative Sustainability Workshop
Swallow Cliff Woods-North • Cook County, IL 60464 (near Palos Park)Give items a second life by turning them into an ornament, decoration or birdfeeder. Learn to extend the life of […]
Winter Workshop: Watercolors
Mathew Bieszczat Volunteer Resource Center • Chicago, IL 60646Explore the beauty of nature through watercolor painting. Drop-in is available for additional watercolor activities.
Bird Painting Workshop Step-by-Step: Dark-eyed Junco
Trailside Museum of Natural History • River Forest, IL 60305Sketch and paint a 9x12 canvas of a dark-eyed junco using acrylic paints. Ages 13 & up
$5
Bird and Bagel Bird Walk
Trailside Museum of Natural History • River Forest, IL 60305We’ll observe bird feeder action while noshing on bagels and coffee inside the Museum, then head outdoors for a guided […]
Freeze Frames
Little Red Schoolhouse Nature Center • Willow Springs, IL 60480Use your camera to observe nature on a guided photography walk. All levels and camera types. Ages 13 & up.