Walk & Talk Hike
Teason’s Woods • Cook County, IL 60464 (near Palos Park)Walk & Talk Hikes are for the curious mind who wants to know more about the Forest Preserves and natural […]
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Night of Nature Play
Dan Ryan Woods Visitor Center • Chicago, IL 60620Open play, star gazing and s’mores.
Free
Firefly Night Walk
Crabtree Nature Center • Barrington, IL 60010Watch and learn about the glowing insects of twilight on a guided stroll.
Free
Gone Fishin’ Day Camp
Crabtree Nature Center • Barrington, IL 60010Spend a day investigating fish and their habitat, making fish crafts, and learning how to cast. On the second day, […]
$20
Stories in the Forest
Trailside Museum of Natural History • River Forest, IL 60305Presented with River Forest Public Library. We’ll read stories and do a simple nature activity. Weather dependent. Ages 0 to […]
Free
Archery
Cherry Hill Woods • Cook County, IL 60464 (near Palos Park)Equipment provided. Ages 10 & up.
Free
Be a Better Birder: Birding Ethics
Virtual Event
Don’t be THAT person when you are out birding. Learn about ABA birding ethics and how to ensure other people […]
Free
Fridays in the Field
River Trail Nature Center • Northbrook, IL 60062Discover something new in nature with University of Illinois Extension Volunteers.
Free
Birding is Accessible
Sand Ridge Nature Center • South Holland, IL 60473Join us for a short, slow-paced birdwatching experience on our ADA-accessible trail with a stop at a marsh overlook. Total […]
Free
Restoration Stewardship Weekend
Sagawau Environmental Learning Center • Lemont, IL 60439Enjoy the fresh air and put your muscles to work as you restore ecosystems. Tools and safety gear provided. Age […]
Free
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International Mud Day Celebration
Caldwell Woods • Chicago, IL 60646Join others around the globe for a morning of splashing, squishing, mud creations, and more! Dress to get messy. All ages. […]
Free
Wellness in the Woods: Senior Fitness
Beaubien Woods • Chicago, IL 60827Get active outdoors with Gigi’s Fitness at Flatfoot Lake.
Free
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Queer Family Day
Dan Ryan Woods Visitor Center • Chicago, IL 60620Celebrate love and inclusion with nature play, games, art and more! In partnership with Out in Nature, Feminist Bird Club, […]
Free
Nature Obstacle Course
Twenty-Sixth Street Woods-West • Cook County, IL 60526 (near La Grange Park)Families, attempt an obstacle course created from natural materials. Nature play, exploration and art activities will be available, too! Drop […]
Free
Friends of the Forest Preserves: Paddling at Kickapoo
Kickapoo Woods • Riverdale, IL 60827Enjoy an afternoon out paddling.
Free
PRIDE Walk
Crabtree Nature Center • Barrington, IL 60010Celebrate PRIDE month with a naturalist led nature walk. LGBTQ2S+ people, family, friends and allies welcome.
Free
Ophidiophobia
Little Red Schoolhouse Nature Center • Willow Springs, IL 60480Are you afraid of snakes? Overcome your phobia by gaining a healthy understanding of these misunderstood reptiles.
Free
Restoration Stewardship Weekend
Sagawau Environmental Learning Center • Lemont, IL 60439Enjoy the fresh air and put your muscles to work as you restore ecosystems. Tools and safety gear provided. Age […]
Free
Intro to Mountain Biking
Wolf Road Woods • Cook County, IL 60480 (near Willow Springs)Learn and practice riding techniques, including body and pedal position, shifting, braking, climbing, descending, and navigating minor obstacles on the […]
Free
Meet Our Birds
Sand Ridge Nature Center • South Holland, IL 60473Learn more about our flighted ambassador animals and discover their unique adaptations.
Free
Wellness Days at Kickapoo
Kickapoo Woods • Riverdale, IL 60827Reconnect with nature during relaxing mindfulness and meditative practices.
Free
Senior Fitness Walk
Thatcher Woods Pavilion • River Forest, IL 60305
Free
Wellness Days at Whistler
Whistler Woods • Riverdale, IL 60827Reconnect with nature during relaxing mindfulness and meditative practices.
Free
I am a Scientist
Little Red Schoolhouse Nature Center • Willow Springs, IL 60480Ignite your child’s sense of wonder and curiosity as we explore, experiment, and make discoveries in the natural world. Ages […]
Free
Fridays in the Field
River Trail Nature Center • Northbrook, IL 60062Discover something new in nature with University of Illinois Extension Volunteers.
Free
Canceled Photography Walk
Maple Lake-East – Mountain Bike Staging Area • Cook County, IL 60480 (near Willow Springs)Grab your camera and explore Paw Paw Woods Nature Preserve with us.
Free
Wellness Walk
Thatcher Woods Pavilion • River Forest, IL 60305Mindful and meditative guided nature walk. Ages 18 & up.
Free
Teen Exploration Day: Teen Hiking Meet-up
Crabtree Nature Center • Barrington, IL 60010Spend time with other teenagers in the community, experiencing nature by learning about local plants and animals, and socializing on […]
Free
Insects Behind the Icons: Parasitoids and Xenomorphs
Sagawau Environmental Learning Center • Lemont, IL 60439Parasitoids inspired one of horror’s greatest icons, the xenomorph from the “Alien” franchise. Learn how the ecology of these insects […]
Free