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  • A women reading a book aloud at a nature center event.

    Stuffed Animal Storytime

    River Trail Nature Center • Northbrook, IL 60062

    Bring your favorite stuffed animal for a special story time program.

    Free
  • children playing indoors at Trailside Museum

    Baby Buds

    Crabtree Nature Center • Barrington, IL 60010

    Join us for nature-themed interactive songs and stories. Tickets are first-come, first-served. Ages 0-23 months w/ adult.

    Free
  • A group hiking in the snow nearby Little Red Schoolhouse Nature Center.

    Life in Winter Hike

    Spears Woods • Cook County, IL 60480 (near Willow Springs)

    Learn how life in the forest slows down but continues during the winter on a guided walk. 2.5 miles.

    Free
  • A women reading a book aloud at a nature center event.

    Children’s Storytime

    Thatcher Woods Pavilion • River Forest, IL 60305

    Join us inside the pavilion and listen to a nature-themed children’s book read aloud, followed by an activity.

    Free
  • A group of children at an indoor event.

    Wee Wonders: Furs

    Sand Ridge Nature Center • South Holland, IL 60473

    Learn about nature through sensory experiences, stories and artmaking. Ages 2-5 w/ adult.

    Free • Registration Required
  • A set of weaving materials and tools.

    Fiber Arts/Cozy Crafting

    Sand Ridge Nature Center • South Holland, IL 60473

    Bring your own project or learn to crochet, knit, cross-stitch and more. Materials provided. Ages 13 & up.

    Free • Registration Required
  • a person taking photos at Crabtree Nature Center

    Senior Naturalist

    Crabtree Nature Center • Barrington, IL 60010

    Discover the natural world with a themed activity. Ages 55 & up.

    Free • Registration Required
  • a trail sign with people in the background at Little Red Schoolhouse Nature Center

    S.E.N.I.O.R.S.

    S.E.N.I.O.R.S.
    Little Red Schoolhouse Nature Center • Willow Springs, IL 60480

    Seniors 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 […]

    Free
  • a group of people walking on a trail covered by snow

    Wellness in the Woods: A Holidays Not-So-Hustle

    Caldwell Woods Wellness Center • Chicago, IL 60646

    Embrace the holidays and your well-being! Join us for a guided walk, then warm up with hot tea.

    Free • Registration Required
  • the indoor climbing wall at Camp Sullivan

    Winter Open Climb

    Winter Open Climb
    Camp Sullivan • Oak Forest, IL 60452

    Scale 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.

    Free • Registration Required
  • Trailside Museum building in River Forest

    Nature Book Club: “Wild New World” by Dan Flores

    Trailside Museum of Natural History • River Forest, IL 60305

    Discuss this award-winning book. Presented with the Forest Park Public Library. Ages 18 & up.

    Free • Registration Required
  • Three people walk in the woods during winter.

    Story Trail – “The Snowy Day”

    Trailside Museum of Natural History • River Forest, IL 60305

    Welcoming visitors daily (excl. 12/25 & 1/1), come take a stroll and read a children’s story posted along the trail. Afterward, pick up a craft […]

    Free
  • Night sky showcasing a wide array of stars.

    Constellations of Our Night Sky

    Crabtree Nature Center • Barrington, IL 60010

    Discover the constellations in the night sky during an indoor presentation followed by a short trail walk and stargazing if weather permits. Program provided by […]

    Free • Registration Required
  • Wellness in the Woods logo

    Canceled Winter Wellness Ride

    Sauk Trail Woods-Central • South Chicago Heights, IL 60411

    Bundle up and experience cool winter rides and the health benefits nature provides. Ages 13 & up. 3.4-mile distance with a slow riding pace.

    Free
  • a group of volunteers at Wampum Lake. Photo by Xochitl Lopez.

    Canceled R.I.P. Stewardship

    R.I.P. Stewardship
    Little Red Schoolhouse Nature Center • Willow Springs, IL 60480

    Help us restore native habitats - Remove Invasive Plants with bow saws or loppers. Tools, gloves & snack provided. Closed toed shoes & long pants […]

    Free
  • A person cutting invasive brush at a volunteer workday event.

    Volunteer Workday

    Volunteer Workday
    River Trail Nature Center • Northbrook, IL 60062

    Help us work to make River Trail even better. Ages 10 & up. Ages 10-17 w/ adult.

    Free • Registration Required
  • A person in the field during a restoration event with a saw.

    Volunteer Workday

    Volunteer Workday
    River Trail Nature Center • Northbrook, IL 60062

    Help us work to make River Trail even better. Ages 8 & up; ages 8-14 w/adult.

    Free • Registration Required

  • Crabtree Makerspace

    Crabtree Nature Center • Barrington, IL 60010

    Holidays are near so stop by Crabtree to create gifts for yourself or others. Ages 15 up.

    Free

  • S’mores Party

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

    Make tasty treats around a campfire. Activities (weather-dependent) include crafts, a story trail, animal artifacts, sledding, snowshoeing and more. Drop in.

    Free

  • Wellness in the Woods: Yoga

    Dan Ryan Woods Pavilion • Chicago, IL 60620

    Join 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 […]

    Free