Winter Break-Out Adventure
Schiller Woods-West • Schiller Park, IL 60634In partnership with the American Indian Center, come out for fun and adventure during winter break. Snowshoeing (conditions permitting), hikes, […]
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Tots Trivia Walk
Bemis Woods-South • Cook County, IL 60558 (near Western Springs)In celebration of National Trivia Day, kids and families can walk a short, looped trail while answering animal trivia questions. […]
Cold Weather Crafting
Swallow Cliff Woods-North • Cook County, IL 60464 (near Palos Park)Enjoy a cozy winter morning inside listening to the crackle of a fire while creating nature-themed art.
Photography Walk
Spears Woods • Cook County, IL 60480 (near Willow Springs)We’ll hike around Spears Woods in hopes of capturing some magical winter photography.
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 […]
Explore: Horsetail Lake
Horsetail Lake • Cook County, IL 60464 (near Palos Park)Adults and families, grab a self-guided exploration activity or join a guided hike. Help with litter pickup, warm up by […]
MLK Day of Service
Miller Meadow-North • Cook County, IL 60130 (near Forest Park)Join us for a litter clean up in celebration of Martin Luther King Jr. Drop-in event. Grove 2.
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 […]
Winter Painting Workshop
Thatcher Woods • River Forest, IL 60305Follow along and create a painting using the wintery natural landscape as inspiration. Supplies and instruction provided.
Walk & Talk
Oak Forest Heritage Preserve-East • Oak Forest, IL 60452Walk & Talk Hikes are for the curious mind who want to know more about the Forest Preserves and natural […]
Walk & Talk
Chicago Portage National Historic Site • Lyons, IL 60402Walk & Talk Hikes are for the curious mind who want to know more about the Forest Preserves and natural […]
All About Fire
Thatcher Woods • River Forest, IL 60305Join us for activities related to fire! Learn safe fire building and containment practices, then make your own fire and […]
Wilderness Survival
Cherry Hill Woods • Cook County, IL 60464 (near Palos Park)This hands-on program demonstrates how to use the natural resources around you. If outdoor activities are not feasible due to […]
Fitness Hike
Cermak Woods • Lyons, IL 60534Fitness Hikes are for those looking to get some exercise outdoors. Fitness hikes will be faster paced with little to […]
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 Black authors […]
Winter Exploration Day
Thatcher Woods • River Forest, IL 60305In partnership with the Portage Creek Boy Scouts, join us for winter activities including hikes, broom hockey, orienteering and more.
Knitting in Nature Workshop
Swallow Cliff Woods-North • Cook County, IL 60464 (near Palos Park)With nature as our backdrop, learn how to knit a cowl using natural fibers. Supplies and instruction provided. Ages 10 […]
Explore: Cherry Hill Woods
Cherry Hill Woods • Cook County, IL 60464 (near Palos Park)Adults and families, grab a self-guided exploration activity or join a guided hike. Help with litter pickup, warm up by […]
Walk & Talk
Arie Crown Forest • Countryside, IL 60525Walk & Talk Hikes are for the curious mind who want to know more about the Forest Preserves and natural […]
Woodworking with Invasives
Thatcher Woods • River Forest, IL 60305Build your own walking stick using buckthorn. Adults and children ages 12 & up. Bring work gloves.
Animal Olympics Trail
Miller Meadow-South • Cook County, IL 60130 (near Forest Park)Families and kids, follow the trail and compete in activities during a fun test of human abilities versus animal abilities! […]
Fitness Hike
Sunset Bridge Meadow • River Grove, IL 60171Fitness Hikes are over 3.1 miles, offer less information and are at a faster pace. 7 miles.
Walk and Talk
Spears Woods • Cook County, IL 60480 (near Willow Springs)Walk & Talk Hikes are under 3.1 miles, have a theme and are slower paced. 2.5 miles.