Events
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Fitness Hike
Sauk Trail Woods-Central • South Chicago Heights, IL 60411Fitness Hikes are for those looking to get some exercise outdoors. Fitness hikes will be faster paced with little to no stopping or interpretation. 3.4 […]
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Senior Naturalist
Crabtree Nature Center • Barrington, IL 60010Discover the natural world with a themed activity. Ages 55 & up.
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S.E.N.I.O.R.S.
Little Red Schoolhouse Nature Center • Willow Springs, IL 60480Seniors 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 […]
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Wellness in the Woods: A Fresh Start Walk
Caldwell Woods Wellness Center • Chicago, IL 60646Embrace the New Year and your well-being! Join us for a guided walk, then warm up with hot tea.
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Walk & Talk: Winter Tree ID
Palos Park Woods-North • Cook County, IL 60464 (near Palos Park)Walk & Talk Hikes are for the curious mind who wants to know more about the Forest Preserves and natural areas. These walks will be […]
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Wellness in the Woods: A Fresh Start Walk
Caldwell Woods Wellness Center • Chicago, IL 60646Embrace the New Year and your well-being! Join us for a guided walk, then warm up with hot tea.
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Winter Open Climb
Camp Sullivan • Oak Forest, IL 60452Scale 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.
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Walk & Talk: Evening Owl Prowl
Thatcher Woods • River Forest, IL 60305Walk & Talk Hikes are for the curious mind who wants to know more about the Forest Preserves and natural areas. These walks will be […]
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Planetary Painting
Crabtree Nature Center • Barrington, IL 60010View the night sky, learn about celestial myths and paint a planetary acrylic masterpiece with instruction. Ages 18 & up.
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Winter Night Walk
River Trail Nature Center • Northbrook, IL 60062An evening winter walk. Cost: $5/person. Ages 8 & up. Ages 8-17 w/ adult.
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Canceled Sunrise Hike
Sagawau Environmental Learning Center • Lemont, IL 60439Join a naturalist to experience the stillness and peace of a winter sunrise. Ages 18 & up.
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Bird Walk: Birds & Bagels
Trailside Museum of Natural History • River Forest, IL 60305Observe bird feeder action while noshing on bagels. John Elliott from Chicago Bird Alliance will lead a guided walk.
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Beginner Cross-Country Ski Lessons (Snow Dependent)
Sagawau Environmental Learning Center • Lemont, IL 60439Learn to ski with a certified Professional Ski Instructor of America. Ages 12 & up.
$20 – $30 • Registration Required -
Houseplant Appreciation Day Swap
Crabtree Nature Center • Barrington, IL 60010Bring a cutting or plant in need of a home to swap for another.
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R.I.P. Stewardship
Little Red Schoolhouse Nature Center • Willow Springs, IL 60480Help us restore native habitats - Remove Invasive Plants with bow saws or loppers. Tools, gloves & snack provided. Closed toed shoes & long pants […]
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Volunteer Workday
River Trail Nature Center • Northbrook, IL 60062Help us work to make River Trail even better. Ages 10 & up. Ages 10-17 w/ adult.
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Volunteer Workday
River Trail Nature Center • Northbrook, IL 60062Help us work to make River Trail even better. Ages 8 & up; ages 8-14 w/adult.
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Winter Trails and Camp Fire Details
Camp Sullivan • Oak Forest, IL 60452Enjoy a short hike, watch a campfire building demo, and relax on the fireside with hot beverages and s’mores.
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Wellness in the Woods: Yoga
Dan Ryan Woods Pavilion • Chicago, IL 60620Join us for a free 45-minute class focused on building stability, flexibility, and relaxation through the practices of breathwork, mindful movement, and meditation. Liz, from […]
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Animal Tracking Mystery
Teason’s Woods • Cook County, IL 60464 (near Palos Park)Learn the basics of animal tracking, then use your detective skills to solve a forest mystery.
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Nature Journaling
Crabtree Nature Center • Barrington, IL 60010Upcycle your own nature journal. All materials provided.
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Buckthorn Dye Workshop
Caldwell Woods Wellness Center • Chicago, IL 60646Learn about common buckthorn, how to process for dye and take home a naturally dyed textile. Presented by Katelyn Patton.
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Sunrise Hike
Little Red Schoolhouse Nature Center • Willow Springs, IL 60480Join us for an early morning hike to witness the beauty of a new day.
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Beginner Cross-Country Ski Lessons (Snow Dependent)
Sagawau Environmental Learning Center • Lemont, IL 60439Learn to ski with a certified Professional Ski Instructor of America. Ages 12 & up.
$20 – $30 • Registration Required
