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  • a trail covered in snow and lined with candles at night at trees and ground covered with snow at River Trail Nature Center

    Sweetheart Night Hike

    River Trail Nature Center • Northbrook, IL 60062

    Hike candlelit trails, relax around a campfire and warm up inside with dinner and drinks. Cost: $30/person. Register by 2/9. No refunds. Ages 21 & […]

    $30 • Registration Closed

  • Sunrise Hike

    Sunrise Hike
    Little Red Schoolhouse Nature Center • Willow Springs, IL 60480

    Join us for an early morning hike to witness the beauty of a new day.

    Free • Registration Required
  • a group of volunteers at Wampum Lake. Photo by Xochitl Lopez.

    Restoration Workday

    Restoration Workday
    Trailside Museum of Natural History • River Forest, IL 60305

    Help us remove invasive species. Equipment provided. Ages 12 & up. Ages 12-17 w/ adult.

    Free • Registration Required
  • A group hiking in the snow nearby Little Red Schoolhouse Nature Center.

    Naturalist’s Choice

    Sagawau Environmental Learning Center • Lemont, IL 60439

    Join a naturalist as we see what mother nature has on display.

    Free • Registration Required
  • A group of children at an indoor event.

    Wee Wonders: Love in Nature

    Sand Ridge Nature Center • South Holland, IL 60473

    Learn about nature through sensory experiences, stories and artmaking. Ages 2-5 w/ adult.

    Free • Registration Required
  • A musk turtle in the water.

    Mythic Reptiles

    Crabtree Nature Center • Barrington, IL 60010

    Explore the folklore and myths of amphibians and reptiles.

    Free
  • A person participating in brush burning activities.

    Holiday Restoration & S’mores Series

    Sand Ridge Nature Center • South Holland, IL 60473

    Remove invasive species and participate in a brush pile burn. Followed by s’mores. Earn service-learning hours. Ages 12 & up.

    Free • Registration Required
  • A group of children skiing together in the snow.

    Birkie Week (Snow Dependent)

    Sagawau Environmental Learning Center • Lemont, IL 60439

    Ski with wood skis and wool knickers to win a prize. Answer daily trivia about the Birkebeiner Ski Race.

    Free
  • A group of people walking along a forested trail.

    Senior Fitness Walk

    Senior Fitness Walk
    Thatcher Woods • River Forest, IL 60305

    Join other seniors for a gentle, moderately paced 1-mile walk. Led by Roberta Jannsen, University of Illinois Extension volunteer.

    Free • Registration Required
  • trees along the Black Oak Trail at Little Red Schoolhouse Nature Center during winter

    Black History Month Story Trails

    Dan Ryan Woods Visitor Center & Pavilion • Chicago, IL 60620

    Follow a self-guided story featuring a prominent African American figure.

    Free
  • A group of educator workshop attendees walking through a prairie.

    2 Miles at 2

    2-miles at 2
    Crabtree Nature Center • Barrington, IL 60010

    Join us for an afternoon walk. Ages 18 & up.

    Free
  • A set of weaving materials and tools.

    Fiber Arts/Cozy Crafting

    Sand Ridge Nature Center • South Holland, IL 60473

    Bring your own project or learn to crochet, knit, cross-stitch and more. Materials provided. Ages 13 & up.

    Free • Registration Required
  • A close-up of a person carving wood at a crafting event.

    Woodworking for Your Garden

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

    Create your own bat box or bee house for your garden! Supplies included. Hosted at Swallow Cliff Woods Pavilion. Waitlist available.

    Free • Registration Closed
  • The visitors center at the Little Red Schoolhouse Nature Center

    Night Owl

    Little Red Schoolhouse Nature Center • Willow Springs, IL 60480

    Venture into the woods under the magic of a new moon and join us as we tune our senses to the nighttime world of owls.

    Free • Registration Required
  • a trail sign with people in the background at Little Red Schoolhouse Nature Center

    S.E.N.I.O.R.S.

    S.E.N.I.O.R.S.
    Little Red Schoolhouse Nature Center • Willow Springs, IL 60480

    Seniors Enjoying Nature Inside/Outside Rain or Shine! Seniors can deepen their connection to the outdoors with fresh, engaging nature programs offered each month. Ages 55 […]

    Free
  • people looking at animal exhibits

    Animal Enrichment Studio

    Crabtree Nature Center • Barrington, IL 60010

    Create new items for our ambassador animals then watch how enrichment is used as an important part of their care.

    Free
  • the indoor climbing wall at Camp Sullivan

    Winter Open Climb

    Winter Open Climb
    Camp Sullivan • Oak Forest, IL 60452

    Scale 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
  • a person using string, nails and a slice of tree trunk to make art at Rolling Knolls Pavilion

    Crafting Circle

    Weekly Wellness Programming
    Caldwell Woods Wellness Center • Chicago, IL 60646

    Unwind while sharing tips, techniques and inspiration with fellow crafters of all skill levels. BYO-materials. Limited supplies available. Drop in.

    Free
  • a hiker at Thatcher Woods with snow and fall colors

    Winter Tree ID Hike

    Thatcher Woods • River Forest, IL 60305

    Join a naturalist for a guided hike to learn about the importance of trees and how to identify them. 3 miles.

    Free