Crabtree Hygge
Crabtree Nature Center • Barrington, IL 60010Celebrate the Danish tradition of coziness with hot chocolate and nature books.
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Insects in Winter
River Trail Nature Center • Northbrook, IL 60062Search our trails for the mighty snow flea and learn about other winter insects.
Accessibility Trail Outing
Miller Meadow-South • Cook County, IL 60130 (near Forest Park)Walk with us on a short, 1.7-mile looped and paved trail with resting points throughout. Walk designed for people using […]
Groundhog Weekend
Sagawau Environmental Learning Center • Lemont, IL 60439Will Sagawau Sam see his shadow on the ski trails this year? Ski by our outdoor exhibit to learn about […]
Black History Month Exhibit
Sagawau Environmental Learning Center • Lemont, IL 60439Learn about African-American skiers and the challenges faced in winter sports.
Prehistoric Play Day
Mathew Bieszczat Volunteer Resource Center • Chicago, IL 60646Learn about the amazing world of Ice Age Illinois through a series of family-oriented games and activities. Ages 5 & […]
Life in the Snow
Pulaski Woods • Cook County, IL 60480 (near Willow Springs)Join a naturalist and explore the forest. We’ll investigate animal tracks, identify deciduous trees and observe the winter birds. Grove […]
Winter Whereabouts
Little Red Schoolhouse Nature Center • Willow Springs, IL 60480Learn how different native animals survive during the colder winter months.
Winter Art Workshop: Phone-tography 101
Rolling Knolls • Elgin, IL 60120Enjoy a morning in the Preserves and learn the basics of photography using a smartphone.
Snowshoeing
Eggers Grove • Chicago, IL 60617Explore the Preserves via snowshoe! If conditions are not favorable for snowshoeing (4” or more of packed snow), hikes and […]
Free
Sweetheart Night Hike
River Trail Nature Center • Northbrook, IL 60062Couples and friends are invited to enjoy the nature center grounds at their leisure. Walk our candlelit trails, relax around […]
$25
Lunar New Year
Little Red Schoolhouse Nature Center • Willow Springs, IL 60480Celebrate the Year of the Dragon with art and activities.