Events

Beginning Birding for Seniors

Crabtree Nature Center • Barrington, IL 60010

Learn birding basics in the warmth of our newly remodeled nature center.

Conservation@Home: Seed Swap & Plant Exchange

Dan Ryan Woods Pavilion • Chicago, IL 60620

Plant lovers unite! Native plant presentation followed by seed and plant sharing. All are welcome. Bring a mug; warm beverage […]

Winter Workshop: Woodworking

Mathew Bieszczat Volunteer Resource Center • Chicago, IL 60646

Repurpose the common European buckthorn into something new. Equipment provided. Ages 10 & up.

Be a Better Birder: Backyard Bird Feeding

Zoom Presentation

Discover how to make your yard and home bird-friendly. Learn about bird feeders, types of foods, garden opportunities and more.

Winter Fire Building Workshop

Camp Sullivan • Oak Forest, IL 60452

Learn fire-building skills and stick around for a story and s’mores around the fire.

Woodworking with Invasives

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

Build your own walking stick using buckthorn, an invasive species. Please bring your own work gloves. Ages 12 & up. […]

Sunrise Nature Photography

River Trail Nature Center • Northbrook, IL 60062

An outdoor workshop focusing on amazing winter scenes. Ages 13 & up.

Winter Bird Walk

Trailside Museum of Natural History • River Forest, IL 60305

Join us for a casual bird walk to observe our resident birds and their behavior. Binoculars available to borrow.

Walk & Talk

Kickapoo Woods • Riverdale, IL 60827

For curious minds who want to know more about the Forest Preserves, these hikes will be led at a slower […]

Celebration of Lunar New Year

Dan Ryan Woods Pavilion • Chicago, IL 60620

Activities to educate and celebrate the Lunar New Year–Year of the Dragon.

Backcountry Navigation with a Map and Compass

Camp Bullfrog Lake • Willow Springs, IL 60480

Presented by REI. During this class, our instructors will help you understand a topographic map, the proper use of your […]

Fossil Lab

Sagawau Environmental Learning Center • Lemont, IL 60439

Have you ever wondered how paleontologists study fossils? Visit our lab as we break down features of invertebrate fossils. Weather […]