Walk and Talk
Plum Creek Meadow • Cook County, IL 60411 (near Chicago Heights)Walk & Talk Hikes are for the curious mind who wants to know more about the Forest Preserves and natural […]
Free
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Forest Therapy
Little Red Schoolhouse Nature Center • Willow Springs, IL 60480Immerse yourself in nature, fostering mindfulness and wellness with a certified guide. Ages 21 & up.
Free
Wellness Walks in Thatcher Woods
Thatcher Woods Pavilion • River Forest, IL 60305Enjoy a mindful and meditative guided nature walk in Thatcher Woods, led by Roberta Jannsen, Univ. of IL Extension volunteer, […]
Free
Naturalist Choice
Sagawau Environmental Learning Center • Lemont, IL 60439Drop-in for a look at what is happening in nature now.
Free
What’s On The Menu?
River Trail Nature Center • Northbrook, IL 60062Join us at feeding time to learn about our outdoor ambassador animals and their habits.
Free
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Teen Exploration Days
Teen Exploration Day: Stewardship
Trailside Museum of Natural History • River Forest, IL 60305Help protect our natural areas by collecting seeds or removing invasive species. Equipment provided. Register: bit.ly/3z6U2aZ
Free
National Take a Hike Day
Country Lane Woods • Cook County, IL 60480 (near Willow Springs)Celebrate National Take a Hike Day by hitting the trail with a naturalist on a 5-mile hike.
Free
Restoration Workday
Crabtree Nature Center • Barrington, IL 60010Help protect our natural areas by collecting seeds or removing invasive species. Equipment provided. Ages 8 & up w/ adult. […]
Free
Little Schoolhouse on the Prairie
Little Red Schoolhouse Nature Center • Willow Springs, IL 60480Step back in time and discover the cultural and ecological histories of Mt. Forest Island and prairie conservation.
Free
Introducing Slime Molds
Sagawau Environmental Learning Center • Lemont, IL 60439Is it slime or mold? Come learn about these fascinating and relatively overlooked organisms. Indoor talk with short walk. Ages […]
Free
Nocturnal Hunters: Owls
River Trail Nature Center • Northbrook, IL 60062Learn about the different attributes that make owls unique and fascinating.
Free
What’s On The Menu?
River Trail Nature Center • Northbrook, IL 60062Join us at feeding time to learn about our outdoor ambassador animals and their habits.
Free
Qigong & Sound
Little Red Schoolhouse Nature Center • Willow Springs, IL 60480Join a certified instructor through a series of slow flowing movements, deep measured breaths, and soothing sounds while in a […]
Free
Small Serendipity
River Trail Nature Center • Northbrook, IL 60062Nature stories and crafts. Children ages 3-6 w/ adult.
Free
Wildlife Connections
River Trail Nature Center • Northbrook, IL 60062Stop by the visitor center to learn about reptiles, mammals, and birds from the residents of Misericordia - Heart of […]
Free
Senior Fitness Walks in Thatcher Woods
Thatcher Woods Pavilion • River Forest, IL 60305Join other seniors for a moderately paced, one mile fitness walks in beautiful Thatcher Woods. Led by senior Roberta Jannsen, […]
Free
Wee Wandering Wednesdays
Crabtree Nature Center • Barrington, IL 60010Read a story, make a craft, and go on an adventure. Ages 3-6 w/ adult; siblings welcome. Tickets on a […]
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Weaving Workshop
Thatcher Woods • River Forest, IL 60305Create a small wall hanging art piece using natural materials. Supplies, instruction provided. Ages 10 & up.
Free
Weekly Caldwell Woods Wellness Center Programming
Caldwell Woods • Chicago, IL 60646An exciting new program will take place every Thursday! Check fpdcc.com for weekly offerings including time, age appropriateness, and other […]
Free
Mnidoons Giizis Oohg (Little Spirit Moon)
Schiller Woods-East • Chicago, IL 60634November is recognized as the “Twelfth Moon of Creation” (a time of healing) by the Ojibwe people. Join the American […]
Free
Be a Better Birder: Identifying Bird Songs
Zoom Presentation
Virtual Event
Learn how to identify local bird songs.
Free
Walk and Talk
Spears Woods • Cook County, IL 60480 (near Willow Springs)Walk & Talk Hikes are for the curious mind who wants to know more about the Forest Preserves and natural […]
Free
Owl Prowl
Crabtree Nature Center • Barrington, IL 60010WHoo’s calling out in the dark of night? Listen for owls. Ages 10 & up.
Free
Fitness Hike
Cermak Woods • Lyons, IL 60534Fitness Hikes are for those looking to get some exercise outdoors. Fitness hikes will be faster paced with little to […]
Free
Fire for the Forest
Little Red Schoolhouse Nature Center • Willow Springs, IL 60480Learn about the benefits of prescribed burns and explore the equipment used while we take a 1-mile walk.
Free
Restoration Workday
Crabtree Nature Center • Barrington, IL 60010Help protect our natural areas by collecting seeds or removing invasive species. Equipment provided. Ages 8 & up w/ adult. […]
Free
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Sand Ridge: Calumet Heritage Day
Sand Ridge Nature Center • South Holland, IL 60473Join us as we explore the heritage of the Calumet region with guided walks, regional activities and displays.
Free
Winter Bird Feeding
Sagawau Environmental Learning Center • Lemont, IL 60439Join us for a discussion on attracting birds to your yard using feeders and plantings.
Free
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Teen Exploration Days
Teen Exploration Day: Rock Climbing
Camp Sullivan • Oak Forest, IL 60452Come and test your nerves by climbing our rock wall. Adult supervision required. Ages 13 & up.
Free