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  • A group of children at an indoor event.

    Little Sprouts Sound Lab

    Crabtree Nature Center • Barrington, IL 60010

    Explore nature’s soundscape through sensory activities and sound‑making. Ages 2-6 w/ adult. Siblings welcome.

    Free • Registration Required
  • A person with binoculars is pictured in the winter, surrounded by trees.

    Senior Nature Club

    Crabtree Nature Center • Barrington, IL 60010

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

    Free • Registration Required
  • A group of people standing near a frozen body of water.

    Winter Bird Walk

    Bird Walk
    Trailside Museum of Natural History • River Forest, IL 60305

    Join a naturalist as we look for local birds. A limited supply of binoculars available for loan at select events.  

    Free • Registration Required
  • A person with binoculars is pictured in the winter, surrounded by trees.

    Senior Fitness Walk

    Senior Fitness Walk
    Thatcher Woods • River Forest, IL 60305

    Fitness Hikes are for those looking to get some exercise outdoors. Fitness hikes will be faster paced with little to no stopping or interpretation. 1 […]

    Free • Registration Required
  • A group of people walking through a forest in the winter.

    Winter Wellness Walk

    Rolling Knolls • Elgin, IL 60120

    Shake off those winter blues and join us for a gentle, moderately paced walk.

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

    Winter Open Climb

    Winter Open Climb
    Camp Sullivan • Oak Forest, IL 60452

    Scale the indoor climbing wall! Participants must be over 40lbs. Adult supervision and waivers required. Accessible climbing equipment available. Open 4 to 8 pm.

    Free • Registration Required
  • A group of people walking through a forest in the winter.

    Black History Month Walk & Talk

    Walk & Talk
    Kickapoo Woods • Riverdale, IL 60827

    Walk & Talk Hikes are for the curious mind who wants to know more about the Forest Preserves and natural areas. These walks will be […]

    Free
  • A close-up of two marshmallows on a rod near a bonfire.

    Full Moon and a Fire

    Camp Bullfrog Lake • Willow Springs, IL 60480

    Observe the “Snow Moon” while staying warm by a fire and enjoying S’mores and hot chocolate. Binoculars and snacks provided. All Ages.

    Free • Registration Required
  • A Forest Preserves staff member sharing migratory bird information with visitors.

    Build a Birdhouse

    Sand Ridge Nature Center • South Holland, IL 60473

    Learn the basics of backyard avian husbandry, build a birdhouse and participate in the Q&A.

    Free • Registration Required
  • A group of people walking through a forest in the winter.

    Fitness Hike

    Fitness Hike
    Teason’s Woods • Cook County, IL 60464 (near Palos Park)

    Fitness Hikes are for those looking to get some exercise outdoors. Fitness hikes will be faster paced with little to no stopping or interpretation. 4 […]

    Free