Winter Pop-Up Fun
Evans Field • River Grove, IL 60171Borrow a pair of our snowshoes, help with litter pickup, warm up by a fire and play in the snow!
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Winter Break-Out Adventure
Thatcher Woods • River Forest, IL 60305School is out! Join us for fun and adventure during winter break. Snowshoeing hikes, tracking, shelter building and other winter […]
Walk & Talk
Black Partridge Woods • Cook County, IL 60439 (near Lemont)For curious minds who want to know more about the Forest Preserves, these hikes will be led at a slower […]
Fitness Hike
Country Lane Woods • Cook County, IL 60480 (near Willow Springs)Fitness Hikes are for those looking to get some exercise outdoors. Fitness hikes will be faster-paced with little to no […]
Walk & Talk
Chicago Portage National Historic Site • Lyons, IL 60402For curious minds who want to know more about the Forest Preserves, these hikes will be led at a slower […]
Walk & Talk
Sundown Meadow • Countryside, IL 60525For curious minds who want to know more about the Forest Preserves, these hikes will be led at a slower […]
Animal Olympics Trail
Bemis Woods-South • Cook County, IL 60558 (near Western Springs)Kids and families can walk a short, looped trail in a fun test of human versus animal abilities! Prize awarded […]
Teen Exploration Day: Day of Service
Miller Meadow-North • Cook County, IL 60130 (near Forest Park)Teens and families, give back this MLK day. Join us for a litter clean-up in celebration of Martin Luther King, […]
Creative Sustainability Workshop
Thatcher Woods Pavilion • River Forest, IL 60305Give items a second life by turning them into an ornament, decoration or birdfeeder. Learn how to extend the life […]
Creative Sustainability Workshop
Swallow Cliff Woods-North • Cook County, IL 60464 (near Palos Park)Give items a second life by turning them into an ornament, decoration or birdfeeder. Learn to extend the life of […]
Fitness Hike
Country Lane Woods • Cook County, IL 60480 (near Willow Springs)Fitness Hikes are for those looking to get some exercise outdoors. Fitness hikes will be faster-paced with little to no […]
All About Fire
Thatcher Woods Pavilion • River Forest, IL 60305Drop in to learn safe practices for fire building and containment, make fire-inspired art, build your own fire and roast […]
Accessibility Trail Outing
Miller Meadow-South • Cook County, IL 60130 (near Forest Park)Walk with us on a short, 1.7-mile looped and paved trail with resting points throughout. Walk designed for people using […]
Life in the Snow
Pulaski Woods • Cook County, IL 60480 (near Willow Springs)Join a naturalist and explore the forest. We’ll investigate animal tracks, identify deciduous trees and observe the winter birds. Grove […]
Poetry Trail: Black History Month
Bemis Woods-South • Cook County, IL 60558 (near Western Springs)In honor of Black History Month, walk a short, looped trail and read poetry for children written by African American […]
Winter Exploration Day
Thatcher Woods • River Forest, IL 60305In partnership with the Portage Creek Boy Scouts, join us for an afternoon of winter activities including hikes, broom hockey, […]
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 […]
Woodworking with Invasives
Swallow Cliff Woods-North • Cook County, IL 60464 (near Palos Park)Build your own walking stick using buckthorn, an invasive species. Please bring your own work gloves. Ages 12 & up. […]
Backcountry Navigation with a Map and Compass
Camp Bullfrog Lake • Willow Springs, IL 60480Presented by REI. During this class, our instructors will help you understand a topographic map, the proper use of your […]
Photography Walk
Spears Woods • Cook County, IL 60480 (near Willow Springs)Join a naturalist for a walk around Spears Woods on a quest to capture some magical winter photos.
Winter Pop-Up Fun
Cherry Hill Woods • Cook County, IL 60464 (near Palos Park)Check out a pair of our snowshoes, help with litter pickup, warm up by a fire, and play in the […]
Woodworking with Invasives
Thatcher Woods • River Forest, IL 60305Build your own walking stick using buckthorn. Please bring your own work gloves. Ages 12 & up.
Women in Conservation Walk
Bemis Woods-South • Cook County, IL 60558 (near Western Springs)Join us for a 1.2-mile walk and discussion about women who have made significant contributions in the fields of conservation, […]
Women’s Walk
Thatcher Woods • River Forest, IL 60305In celebration of Women’s Heritage Month, join us as we highlight conservation leader Isabel Bassett Wasson and her work and […]
Weaving Workshop
Swallow Cliff Woods-North • Cook County, IL 60464 (near Palos Park)Create a small wall hanging art piece using natural materials. Supplies, instruction provided. Ages 10 & up, ages 10-17 w/adult. […]
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 […]
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Celebrate Spring Fest
Cummings Square • River Forest, IL 60305Celebrate the vernal equinox and the arrival of spring by painting a bird house, learning about seasonal changes, building and […]
Canceled Wilderness Survival: 10 Essentials
Camp Bullfrog Lake • Willow Springs, IL 60480During this class, you will learn practical tips and strategies that every outdoor traveler should know. We'll cover the 10 […]
Accessibility Trail Outing
Miller Meadow-South • Cook County, IL 60130 (near Forest Park)Join us on a 1.7-mile paved trail with resting points throughout. Perfect for those who use wheelchairs or have limited […]
Truckin’ Into Spring
Bemis Woods-South • Cook County, IL 60558 (near Western Springs)In partnership with Go Ape Chicago, enjoy the Treetop Nets, a nature obstacle course, and more. Food trucks and vendors […]