Conservation & Experiential Programming (Central Zone)
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Monotype Printing Workshop
Swallow Cliff Woods-North • Cook County, IL 60464 (near Palos Park)Learn about monotype printing and create a one-of-a-kind print. Supplies provided. Ages 12 & up. Ages 12-17 w/ adult. Hosted at Swallow Cliff Woods Pavilion. […]
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MLK Day of Stewardship
Evans Field • River Grove, IL 60171Give back this MLK day. Join us for a litter clean up and restoration workday by stewarding your preserve.
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DIY Weather Station
Bemis Woods-South • Cook County, IL 60558 (near Western Springs)Learn the importance of weather and climate data, and how to set up a weather station. Ages 18 & up. Grove 7.
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All About Fire
FeaturedThatcher Woods Pavilion • River Forest, IL 60305Learn safe practices for fire building and containment, make fire inspired art, build your own fire and roast marshmallows. Drop in.
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Woodworking for Your Garden
Trailside Museum of Natural History • River Forest, IL 60305Create your own bat box or bee house for your garden! Supplies included. Waitlist available. Please note: This event has been relocated to the Trailside […]
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Fireside Mosaics
National Grove-South • North Riverside, IL 60546Join us around a campfire to create your own mosaic piece. Supplies provided. Registration required. Waitlist available.
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Fireside Mosaics
Swallow Cliff Woods-North • Cook County, IL 60464 (near Palos Park)Join us around an indoor fire to create your own mosaic piece. Supplies provided. Hosted at Swallow Cliff Woods Pavilion. Registration required.
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Groundhogs 101
Brookfield Woods • Brookfield, IL 60513Learn about one of Chicagoland’s only true hibernating animals and take a short hike to explore groundhog habitat.
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Winterpalooza
Thatcher Woods Pavilion • River Forest, IL 60305Join us for winter activities including hikes, broom hockey, shelter building and more. Presented with the Portage Creek Boy Scouts.
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Children’s Storytime
Thatcher Woods Pavilion • River Forest, IL 60305Listen to a nature-themed children’s book read aloud, followed by an activity. Program held indoors.
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Sunprinting Workshop
Thatcher Woods Pavilion • River Forest, IL 60305Use the sun to make a one-of-a-kind print. Supplies provided. Drop in.
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Sunrise Stroll
Miller Meadow-South • Cook County, IL 60130 (near Forest Park)Join us for a stroll through the Forest Preserves at sunrise. 1.7 miles.
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Woodworking for Your Garden
Swallow Cliff Woods-North • Cook County, IL 60464 (near Palos Park)Create your own bat box or bee house for your garden! Supplies included. Hosted at Swallow Cliff Woods Pavilion. Waitlist available.
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Winter Tree ID Hike
Thatcher Woods • River Forest, IL 60305Join a naturalist for a guided hike to learn about the importance of trees and how to identify them. 3 miles.
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Black History Month Celebration: Poetry
Thatcher Woods Pavilion • River Forest, IL 60305Enjoy live poetry readings and learn about Chicagoland black poets. Presented with Chicagoland Poets & Patrons.
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Dinos & Binos
Cermak Woods • Lyons, IL 60534Join us to look for birds and explore their evolutionary connection to the mighty dinosaurs.
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Women’s Heritage Month Walk
Thatcher Woods • River Forest, IL 60305Walk and learn about conservation leader Isabel Bassett Wasson and her work and discoveries at Thatcher Woods.
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Children’s Storytime
Thatcher Woods Pavilion • River Forest, IL 60305Listen to a nature-themed children’s book read aloud, followed by an activity. Indoor program.
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Celtic Mythology Walks
Bemis Woods-South • Cook County, IL 60558 (near Western Springs)Walk through the forest to hear stories from Celtic mythology about humans' connection to nature. Grove 7.
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Celtic Mythology Walks
Bemis Woods-South • Cook County, IL 60558 (near Western Springs)Walk through the forest to hear stories from Celtic mythology about humans' connection to nature. Grove 7.
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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 are faster paced with little to no stopping or interpretation. 7 miles.
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Printmaking Workshop
Thatcher Woods • River Forest, IL 60305Learn how to carve your own linoblock stamp. Materials provided. Ages 12 & up.
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Nature Illustration Workshop
Thatcher Woods • River Forest, IL 60305Guided nature illustrations class for all levels. Materials provided.
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Amphibian Outing
Bemis Woods-South • Cook County, IL 60558 (near Western Springs)Be on the lookout for amphibians while enjoying a walk during amphibians’ most active time of year. Grove 7.
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