Events
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Winter Bird Walk
Trailside Museum of Natural History • River Forest, IL 60305Join a casual bird walk to observe our resident birds and their behavior.
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Beginner Cross-Country Ski Lessons (Snow Dependent)
Sagawau Environmental Learning Center • Lemont, IL 60439Learn to ski with a certified Professional Ski Instructor of America. Ages 12 & up.
$20 – $30 • Registration Required -
Restoration Workday
Crabtree Nature Center • Barrington, IL 60010Help us remove invasive species. Equipment provided. High schoolers may earn service hours. Ages 8 & up, 8-17 w/ adult.
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Walk & Talk: Black History Month
Kickapoo Woods • Riverdale, IL 60827Walk & Talk Hikes are for the curious mind who wants to know more about the Forest Preserves and natural areas. These walks will be […]
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Black History Month Celebration: Poetry
Swallow Cliff Woods-North • Cook County, IL 60464 (near Palos Park)Enjoy live poetry readings and learn about Chicagoland black poets. Hosted at Swallow Cliff Woods Pavilion. Presented with Chicagoland Poets & Patrons.
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Cold Case-Drop-in
Little Red Schoolhouse Nature Center • Willow Springs, IL 60480Take a self-guided walk to examine clues and investigate the mystery of an environmental crime scene on the nature center grounds.
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Winter Trails and Camp Fire Details
Camp Reinberg • Palatine, IL 60074Enjoy a short hike, watch a campfire building demo, and relax on the fireside with hot beverages and s’mores.
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If Walls Could Talk: Stories of the Underground Railroad-Part I
FeaturedSand Ridge Nature Center • South Holland, IL 60473Indoor performances of joy, power and determination, celebrating the African-descended genius of scientific and botanical discovery. Presented by Mama Edie.
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Wellness in the Woods: Yoga
Dan Ryan Woods Pavilion • Chicago, IL 60620Join us for a free 45-minute class focused on building stability, flexibility, and relaxation through the practices of breathwork, mindful movement, and meditation. Liz, from […]
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If Walls Could Talk: Stories of the Underground Railroad-Part II
FeaturedSand Ridge Nature Center • South Holland, IL 60473An outdoor experiential performance, blending storytelling and music, about people escaping slavery to freedom! Weather permitting. Presented by Mama Edie.
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Winter ‘Brr’ding
Sagawau Environmental Learning Center • Lemont, IL 60439Enjoy an indoor presentation where we talk about winter and the irruptive bird species. Ages 16 & up.
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Board Game Afternoon
Caldwell Woods Wellness Center • Chicago, IL 60646Bring family and friends to an afternoon of nature-based board game fun! Adult and kid-friendly board games available. Drop in.
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If Walls Could Talk: Stories of the Underground Railroad-Part I
FeaturedSand Ridge Nature Center • South Holland, IL 60473Indoor performances of joy, power and determination, celebrating the African-descended genius of scientific and botanical discovery. Presented by Mama Edie.
Free • Registration Required -
Beginner Cross-Country Ski Lessons (Snow Dependent)
Sagawau Environmental Learning Center • Lemont, IL 60439Learn to ski with a certified Professional Ski Instructor of America. Ages 12 & up.
$20 – $30 • Registration Required -
Restoration Workday
Sagawau Environmental Learning Center • Lemont, IL 60439Join naturalists as we help restore our ecosystems by removing invasive species. Equipment provided. Ages 12 & up.
Free • Registration Required -
Canceled Yoga
Little Red Schoolhouse Nature Center • Willow Springs, IL 60480Bring a yoga mat/towel. Ages 18 & up.
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Black History Month Celebration: Poetry
Thatcher Woods Pavilion • River Forest, IL 60305Enjoy live poetry readings and learn about Chicagoland black poets. Presented with Chicagoland Poets & Patrons.
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Tree-ssentials
Crabtree Nature Center • Barrington, IL 60010A presentation on the aromas made from trees.
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Lunar New Year
FeaturedSt. Paul Woods • Morton Grove, IL 60053Join this festive celebration with an afternoon of family-friendly activities and cultural traditions. Grove 1. To register, call 847-864-1209.
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Dinos & Binos
Cermak Woods • Lyons, IL 60534Join us to look for birds and explore their evolutionary connection to the mighty dinosaurs.
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2 Miles at 2
Crabtree Nature Center • Barrington, IL 60010Join us for an afternoon walk. Ages 18 & up.
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Nature Play Day
Caldwell Woods Wellness Center • Chicago, IL 60646Connect your children to nature. Drop in.
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Nature’s Art Box
Little Red Schoolhouse Nature Center • Willow Springs, IL 60480Explore the wild side of creativity! Kids ages 3–6 with an adult can enjoy hands-on nature-inspired art and activities. Supplies provided.
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Winter Open Climb
Camp Sullivan • Oak Forest, IL 60452Scale Camp Sullivan's indoor climbing wall! Participants must weigh over 40 lbs. Adult supervision and waiver required. Accessible equipment available. Open 4 to 8 pm.
Free • Registration Required
