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Cold Weather Crafting

Swallow Cliff Woods-North • Cook County, IL 60464 (near Palos Park)

Enjoy a cozy winter morning inside listening to the crackle of a fire while creating nature-themed art.

Animal Trackin’

Crabtree Nature Center • Barrington, IL 60010

Join us for a 1.4-mile walk around Bur Edge to take in some fresh air and look for animal tracks. […]

Winter Walk

River Trail Nature Center • Northbrook, IL 60062

A winter walk through the woods. If base of snow is 4 inches, snowshoes and a short lesson will be […]

Winter Insects

Sagawau Environmental Learning Center • Lemont, IL 60439

Believe it or not, some insects are active through the winter. Search for these cold-hearty survivors. Ages 14 & up. […]

Winter Tree ID Walk

Little Red Schoolhouse Nature Center • Willow Springs, IL 60480

Discover tips and clues to help identify trees in winter.

Meet Our Birds

Sand Ridge Nature Center • South Holland, IL 60473

Take a closer look at Sand Ridge Nature Center’s birds. Learn more about our flighted ambassador animals and discover their […]

Beginner Beekeeping Class

River Trail Nature Center • Northbrook, IL 60062

Learn the process of keeping bees from the beekeepers at River Trail Nature Center in a 5-week class. $75 for […]

$75 – $100

Photography Walk

Spears Woods • Cook County, IL 60480 (near Willow Springs)

We’ll hike around Spears Woods in hopes of capturing some magical winter photography.

Wee Wonders: Making Snowflakes

Sand Ridge Nature Center • South Holland, IL 60473

Preschoolers with an adult are invited to learn about nature through music, movement, stories and crafts.

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 […]

Fridays in the Field

River Trail Nature Center • Northbrook, IL 60062

Discover something new in nature with University of Illinois Extension volunteers.