Events
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Winter Secrets Hike
Trailside Museum of Natural History • River Forest, IL 60305Discover the secrets beneath the snow and ice during a walk! Family program.
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Kwanzaa Celebration
Dan Ryan Woods Pavilion • Chicago, IL 60620Celebrate community, honor Pan-African heritage and embrace the seven principles of Kwanzaa. Presented with Light of Loving Kindness.
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New Year’s Resolution Walk
Trailside Museum of Natural History • River Forest, IL 60305Fulfill your resolution of being more active by taking a brisk guided walk on our trails. Ages 18 & up.
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Owl Prowl
Crabtree Nature Center • Barrington, IL 60010Learn about our local owls and hear who’s hooting. Ages 12 & up.
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Animail
Crabtree Nature Center • Barrington, IL 60010Young visitors can help us deliver postcards to our animal ambassadors.
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Sacred Wanderings
Thatcher Woods • River Forest, IL 60305Connect with nature and surround yourself with the energy of the natural world. Led by Unity Temple of Oak Park. For information, contact [email protected].
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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.
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Hygge Hangout
Little Red Schoolhouse Nature Center • Willow Springs, IL 60480Join a cozy, indoor community filled with activities, games and refreshments. Inspired by the Danish practice of Hygge.
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Winter Workshop: Crocheting Plastic
Caldwell Woods Wellness Center • Chicago, IL 60646Find an alternative use for plastic bags. BYO-bags encouraged. Presented by Chicago Muslim Green Team.
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Live Healthy, Discover Nature! Walk
Sand Ridge Nature Center • South Holland, IL 60473Venture out on our scenic trails for a 3- to 4-mile guided walk.
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Winter Owl Hike
Palos Park Woods-North • Cook County, IL 60464 (near Palos Park)Be on the prowl for owls during this night hike in the woods. 3 miles.
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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 -
Hygge Hangout
Little Red Schoolhouse Nature Center • Willow Springs, IL 60480Join a cozy, indoor community filled with activities, games and refreshments. Inspired by the Danish practice of Hygge.
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Family Winter Scavenger Hunt and Campfire
Trailside Museum of Natural History • River Forest, IL 60305Enjoy a self-guided scavenger hunt for signs of animals and plant life. Followed by snacks and relaxing around a campfire.
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Bare Bones Trivia
Crabtree Nature Center • Barrington, IL 60010Jaw dropping trivia on National Trivia Day with real animal skulls and bones.
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Moonlight Ski
Sagawau Environmental Learning Center • Lemont, IL 60439Ski by the light of the full moon. Ski rentals limited. Reservations required via SignUpGenius, available the Sunday before. Skiers with their own equipment must […]
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Canceled Moonlight Hike
Sagawau Environmental Learning Center • Lemont, IL 60439Hike by the light of the full moon.
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Meet Our Ambassador Animals
Crabtree Nature Center • Barrington, IL 60010Meet the animals that call Crabtree home.
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Senior Fitness Walk
Thatcher Woods • River Forest, IL 60305Join other seniors for a gentle, moderately paced 1-mile walk. Led by Roberta Jannsen, University of Illinois Extension volunteer.
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ASL Children’s Storytime
Thatcher Woods Pavilion • River Forest, IL 60305Listen to a nature-themed children’s book read aloud and signed, followed by an activity. Program held indoors.
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Wee Wanderer Wednesdays
Crabtree Nature Center • Barrington, IL 60010Join us for a special program for little naturalists. Tickets on first-come, first-served basis. Ages 2-6 w/ adult.
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Cozy Campground Book Club
Camp Reinberg • Palatine, IL 60074Join this camping themed book club!
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2 Miles at 2
Crabtree Nature Center • Barrington, IL 60010Join us for an afternoon walk. Ages 18 & up.
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Fiber Arts/Cozy Crafting
Sand Ridge Nature Center • South Holland, IL 60473Bring your own project or learn to crochet, knit, cross-stitch and more. Materials provided. Ages 13 & up.
Free • Registration Required
