Events

Resting Reptiles

Crabtree Nature Center • Barrington, IL 60010

Pick up an informational guide and enjoy a self-led half mile hike to discover how native reptiles are surviving winter.

BIPOC Faces in Green Spaces

Dan Ryan Woods Pavilion • Chicago, IL 60620

Shift your focus from daily hassles during an outdoor wellness and journaling session.

Winter Exploration Day

Thatcher Woods • River Forest, IL 60305

In partnership with the Portage Creek Boy Scouts, join us for an afternoon of winter activities including hikes, broom hockey, […]

Snowshoe Walk

Camp Bullfrog Lake • Willow Springs, IL 60480

Enjoy the Preserves of snowshoes. Snowshoes provided; 4” of snow required. If no snow is present, we will enjoy a […]

Owls of Trailside

Trailside Museum of Natural History • River Forest, IL 60305

Bring the family and meet one of our ambassador owls. Learn about the fascinating owls that call Trailside home.

Super Bowl/Superb Owl

Sand Ridge Nature Center • South Holland, IL 60473

Enjoy a brief introduction to owls and their amazing adaptations and skills followed by a short walk on our trails […]

Spark in the Dark

Crabtree Nature Center • Barrington, IL 60010

Enjoy a self-guided walk on a candlelit trail and warm up by the fire with your special someone. For Ages […]

Super Bowl Pregame Hike

Crabtree Nature Center • Barrington, IL 60010

See what makes Crabtree special on a 3-mile hike before the big game.

Superb Owl Party

River Trail Nature Center • Northbrook, IL 60062

Help us celebrate owls and learn what makes them so unique!

Bone Appetit

Trailside Museum of Natural History • River Forest, IL 60305

Join us during feeding time to learn about Trailside’s outdoor resident animals.

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 no […]