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3 events,
Winter Nature Days
Winter Nature Days
Drop in for family fun nature activities including pinecone bird feeders, walking […]
Winter Play Date
Winter Play Date
Drop-in for this outdoor/indoor family fun. Self-guided activity stations and learn through […]
2 events,
Kwanzaa Celebration
Kwanzaa Celebration
Celebrate community, honor Pan-African Heritage and embrace the seven principles of Kwanzaa. […]
0 events,
3 events,
New Year’s Resolution Walk
New Year’s Resolution Walk
Fulfill your resolution of being more active by taking a brisk guided […]
3 events,
Winter Exploration Day
Winter Exploration Day
Get outside and enjoy winter. Great opportunity for the whole family to […]
8 events,
Beginner Cross-Country Ski Lessons
Beginner Cross-Country Ski Lessons
Ski programs will occur only when there is snow. Learn to ski […]
Winter Workshop: Woodworking
Winter Workshop: Woodworking
Calling all creatives! Join us for our themed sessions as we explore […]
5 events,
Beginner Cross-Country Ski Lessons
Beginner Cross-Country Ski Lessons
Ski programs will occur only when there is snow. Learn to ski […]
Restoration Sunday
Restoration Sunday
Help restore our woodlands by cutting down invasive species and having a […]
1 event,
1 event,
6 events,
Senior Fitness Walk
Senior Fitness Walk
Join us for a one-mile, easy-paced walk in beautiful Thatcher Woods. Led […]
Wee Wandering Wednesdays
Wee Wandering Wednesdays
Join us for a special program for little naturalists. Limited tickets available. […]
3 events,
S.E.N.I.O.R.S.
S.E.N.I.O.R.S.
Seniors Enjoying Nature Inside/Outside Rain or Shine! Strengthen your connection to nature […]
Tiny Tot Adventures
Tiny Tot Adventures
Join us for an adventure in nature through movement, stories and artmaking. […]
4 events,
Story Trail: “Animals in Winter”
Story Trail: “Animals in Winter”
Read a children’s story along a short trail. Afterwards, get an activity […]
Fridays in the Field
Fridays in the Field
Discover something new in nature with University of Illinois Extension Volunteers.
Creative Sustainability Workshop
Creative Sustainability Workshop
Learn about creative reuse methods and mending techniques. Give items a second […]
10 events,
Beginner Cross-Country Ski Lessons
Beginner Cross-Country Ski Lessons
Ski programs will occur only when there is snow. Learn to ski […]
Sag Valley Hiking Tour
Sag Valley Hiking Tour
Beloved by locals and admired by adventurers nationwide, the Sag Valley offers […]
5 events,
Beginner Cross-Country Ski Lessons
Beginner Cross-Country Ski Lessons
Ski programs will occur only when there is snow. Learn to ski […]
3 events,
Women’s Night Out: Full Moon Walk
Women’s Night Out: Full Moon Walk
An evening of empowerment for the first in a series of women-centered […]
0 events,
2 events,
Children’s Story Time
Children’s Story Time
Listen to a nature-themed children’s book read aloud by the fire, followed […]
2-miles at 2
2-miles at 2
Join volunteer Naturalist Cyndi Duda every Wednesday for a hike around Phantom […]
3 events,
1 event,
Bird Painting Workshop Step-by-Step: Cooper’s Hawk
Bird Painting Workshop Step-by-Step: Cooper’s Hawk
Sketch and paint a 9x12 canvas of a Cooper’s hawk using acrylic […]
9 events,
CSI: Critter Scene Investigation
Self-guided investigation to gather clues to learn about wildlife.
Bird and Bagel Bird Walk
Bird and Bagel Bird Walk
We’ll observe bird feeder action while noshing on bagels and coffee inside […]
Beginner Cross-Country Ski Lessons
Beginner Cross-Country Ski Lessons
Ski programs will occur only when there is snow. Learn to ski […]
6 events,
Restoration Workday
Restoration Workday
Join us to help restore the natural community structure of our woodlands, […]
Beginner Cross-Country Ski Lessons
Beginner Cross-Country Ski Lessons
Ski programs will occur only when there is snow. Learn to ski […]
6 events,
MLK Day Restoration
MLK Day Restoration
Join us to improve our natural community by helping remove invasive species. […]
1 event,
3 events,
Senior Fitness Walk
Senior Fitness Walk
Join us for a one-mile, easy-paced walk in beautiful Thatcher Woods. Led […]
Wee Wandering Wednesdays
Wee Wandering Wednesdays
Join us for a special program for little naturalists. Limited tickets available. […]
2-miles at 2
2-miles at 2
Join volunteer Naturalist Cyndi Duda every Wednesday for a hike around Phantom […]
2 events,
Tiny Tot Adventures
Tiny Tot Adventures
Join us for an adventure in nature through movement, stories and artmaking. […]
Be a Better Birder: Getting Started
Be a Better Birder: Getting Started
Learn how to build a birding kit, how to start birding and […]
0 events,
12 events,
Beginner Cross-Country Ski Lessons
Beginner Cross-Country Ski Lessons
Ski programs will occur only when there is snow. Learn to ski […]
5 events,
Beginner Cross-Country Ski Lessons
Beginner Cross-Country Ski Lessons
Ski programs will occur only when there is snow. Learn to ski […]
0 events,
0 events,
3 events,
Children’s Lunar New Year
Children’s Lunar New Year
Let’s learn about the holiday through reading, creating, and celebrating together. Ages […]
2-miles at 2
2-miles at 2
Join volunteer Naturalist Cyndi Duda every Wednesday for a hike around Phantom […]
Teen Exploration Day: S’mores Night
Teen Exploration Day: S’mores Night
Hang out by the fire with friends and enjoy a sweet treat. […]
1 event,
Be a Better Birder: How Birds Got Their Names
Be a Better Birder: How Birds Got Their Names
Learn how scientists name birds, the history of common names for birds […]
0 events,
12 events,
Black History Month Exhibit
Learn about African Americans who ski, and challenges faced in the snow […]
Beginner Cross-Country Ski Lessons
Beginner Cross-Country Ski Lessons
Ski programs will occur only when there is snow. Learn to ski […]
Winter Workshop-Woodworking
Winter Workshop-Woodworking
Repurpose the common European buckthorn into something new. Equipment provided. Ages 10-16 […]