Walk Off That Turkey
Sand Ridge Nature Center • South Holland, IL 60473Rustle through the fallen leaves on a guided 1-mile fitness walk.
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Annual Turkey Trot Hike
Trailside Museum of Natural History • River Forest, IL 60305Walk off that extra helping of turkey and stuffing on this annual post-holiday hike.
Nature Lens
Little Red Schoolhouse Nature Center • Willow Springs, IL 60480Use your camera to observe nature on a guided photography walk. All levels and camera types. Ages 13 & up.
Fitness Hike
Crabtree Nature Center • Barrington, IL 60010Join us for a fast paced 3-mile hike through all three of Crabtree’s habitats. Ages 18 & up.
Feed the Birds
Trailside Museum of Natural History • River Forest, IL 60305Learn about the best bird foods, feeders and landscape elements to benefit our resident winter birds.
Winter Bird Feeding
River Trail Nature Center • Northbrook, IL 60062Learn some basic winter bird feeding tips including which birds will visit your feeders this winter.
Walk & Talk
Red Gate Woods • Cook County, IL 60480 (near Willow Springs)Walk & Talk Hikes are for the curious mind who want to know more about the Forest Preserves and natural […]
Woodworking with Invasives
Mathew Bieszczat Volunteer Resource Center • Chicago, IL 60646Repurpose the common European buckthorn into something new. Equipment provided. Ages 10 & up.
Winter Wellness Walk
Sauk Trail Woods-Central • South Chicago Heights, IL 60411Experience the health benefits that nature provides on a crisp winter walk. Ages 13 & up. 3.4 miles.
Fire Basics
Little Red Schoolhouse Nature Center • Willow Springs, IL 60480Learn the basics of starting a fire and explore the different types of campfires. S'mores and hot cocoa provided. All […]
Little Red’s Snowshoe Roulette
Little Red Schoolhouse Nature Center • Willow Springs, IL 60480Snowshoe hikes offered during any days that we have over 4” of snow! Free snowshoe rental with an ID on […]
History Hike: Isabel Basset Wasson
Trailside Museum of Natural History • River Forest, IL 60305Explore Thatcher Woods while learning about the inspiring life of a local pioneering environmental educator. Ages 13 & up.
Winter Bonfire
Camp Dan Beard • Northbrook, IL 60062Celebrate the start of the winter season with a giant bonfire under the night sky. Enjoy winter craft and star […]
Bird Feeding
River Trail Nature Center • Northbrook, IL 60062Drop in to learn the basics about winter bird feeding and pick up a do-it-yourself pinecone bird feeder craft.
Holiday Past
Sand Ridge Nature Center • South Holland, IL 60473Visit our pioneer cabins as we celebrate winter holiday traditions. Play with handmade toys, make a craft, and see what’s […]
Conservation@Home: Promoting Pollinators In Your Winter Garden
Crabtree Nature Center • Barrington, IL 60010An introduction to some practices that benefit overwintering pollinators in your garden.
Teens Behind the Scenes
Little Red Schoolhouse Nature Center • Willow Springs, IL 60480Join a naturalist and learn how we care for our animals at the nature center. Ages 13-19.
Bone Appetit po polsku
Trailside Museum of Natural History • River Forest, IL 60305Chcesz się dowiedzieć co jedzą zwierzęta w Trailside i jak się nimi opiekujemy? Zapraszamy na program!
Nature Treasure Hunt
Bemis Woods-South • Cook County, IL 60558 (near Western Springs)Kids and families are invited to search for various natural items on a short-looped trail. Find all the treasure and […]
Evening Film: “The Magic Stump”
Thatcher Woods Pavilion • River Forest, IL 60305Join us at Thatcher Pavilion for a screening of “The Magic Stump” – the story of an Illinois tree stump […]
Winter Workshop: Phone-tography 101 Walk
Harms Woods-Central • Cook County, IL 60077 (near Skokie)Enjoy an afternoon in the Preserves and learn the basics of photography using a smartphone.
Candle Lantern Walk
Sand Ridge Nature Center • South Holland, IL 60473Walk the trails with a candle lantern as you discover signs of nighttime forest activity.
Owl Prowl
Crabtree Nature Center • Barrington, IL 60010Join us for a short presentation to learn about our local owls and observe them on the trail. Ages 12 […]
Stairs, Stories & S’mores
Swallow Cliff Woods-North • Cook County, IL 60464 (near Palos Park)Families, drop in and challenge yourself by climbing to the top of Swallow Cliff stairs. Then, try the story trail, […]
DIY Holiday Bird Feeder Wreath
Trailside Museum of Natural History • River Forest, IL 60305Make a festive birdseed wreath to help our feathered friends this winter! Materials provided. Ages 13 & up.
Fitness Hike
Brezina Woods • Cook County, IL 60526 (near La Grange Park)Fitness Hikes are for those looking to get some exercise outdoors. Fitness hikes will be faster-paced with little to no […]
Forest Therapy Walk
Rolling Knolls • Elgin, IL 60120A Certified Forest Therapy guide will help you awaken your senses and renew your bond with nature. Ages 18 & […]
Winter Fire Building Workshop
Camp Dan Beard • Northbrook, IL 60062Learn fire-building skills and stick around for a story and s’mores around the fire.
Story Trail: “The Snowy Day” Drop-In
Trailside Museum of Natural History • River Forest, IL 60305Walk a short trail and read the posted story, then pick up a craft and activity bag.
Evening Owl Prowl
River Trail Nature Center • Northbrook, IL 60062A guided walk on our trails to search for local owls. Ages 8 & up.