Walk & Talk: National Take a Hike Day
Linne Woods • Morton Grove, IL 60053Walk & Talk Hikes are for the curious mind who want to know more about the Forest Preserves and natural […]
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Woodworking with Invasives
Mathew Bieszczat Volunteer Resource Center • Chicago, IL 60646Repurpose the common European buckthorn into something new. Equipment provided. Ages 10 & up.
Winter Workshop: Phone-tography 101 Walk
Harms Woods-Central • Cook County, IL 60077 (near Skokie)Enjoy an afternoon in the Preserves and learn the basics of photography using a smartphone.
Forest Therapy Walk
Rolling Knolls • Elgin, IL 60120A Certified Forest Therapy guide will help you awaken your senses and renew your bond with nature. Ages 18 & […]
Winter Fire Building Workshop
Camp Dan Beard • Northbrook, IL 60062Learn fire-building skills and stick around for a story and s’mores around the fire.
Walk & Talk: Know your Preserves!
Tower Road Boat Launch • Cook County, IL 60093 (near Winnetka)Get to know the Forest Preserves! Learn about the Forest Preserves while taking a slow hike.
Winter Workshop: Printmaking
Mathew Bieszczat Volunteer Resource Center • Chicago, IL 60646Calling all creatives! Join us for our themed sessions as we explore printmaking.
MLK Service Day Celebration
Rolling Knolls • Elgin, IL 60120Participate in restoration, celebrate the legacy of Martin Luther King, Jr., and warm up with hot beverages. Ages 10 & […]
Winter Workshop: Watercolors
Mathew Bieszczat Volunteer Resource Center • Chicago, IL 60646Explore the beauty of nature through watercolor painting. Drop-in is available for additional watercolor activities.
Winter Workshop-Woodworking
Rolling Knolls • Elgin, IL 60120Repurpose the common European buckthorn into something new. Equipment provided. Ages 10 & up.
Prehistoric Play Day
Mathew Bieszczat Volunteer Resource Center • Chicago, IL 60646Learn about the amazing world of Ice Age Illinois through a series of family-oriented games and activities. Ages 5 & […]
Winter Art Workshop: Phone-tography 101
Rolling Knolls • Elgin, IL 60120Enjoy a morning in the Preserves and learn the basics of photography using a smartphone.
Winter Workshop: Knitting
Mathew Bieszczat Volunteer Resource Center • Chicago, IL 60646Join us for our themed sessions as we explore knitting. Ages 13 & up.
Winter Workshop: Woodworking
Mathew Bieszczat Volunteer Resource Center • Chicago, IL 60646Repurpose the common European buckthorn into something new. Equipment provided. Ages 10 & up.
Walk & Talk: Black History Month Celebration
LaBagh Woods • Chicago, IL 60630Learn about the importance of Black environmentalists and how the Forest Preserves’ trails relate to the Underground Railroad Movement. Grove […]
Winter Art Workshop: Pottery
Rolling Knolls • Elgin, IL 60120Join us for our themed sessions as we explore pottery. Ages 13 & up.
Walk & Talk: Women in Conservation
LaBagh Woods • Chicago, IL 60630Walk & Talk hikes are for the curious mind who wants to know more about the Forest Preserves and natural […]
Forest Therapy
Caldwell Woods • Chicago, IL 60646Awaken your senses and renew your bond with the nature. Ages 18 & up.
Prehistoric Play Day
Mathew Bieszczat Volunteer Resource Center • Chicago, IL 60646Learn about the amazing world of Ice Age Illinois with family-oriented games and activities. Ages 5 & up.
Woodworking with Invasives
Camp Reinberg • Palatine, IL 60074Repurpose the common European buckthorn into something new. Equipment provided. Ages 10 & up.
The Energy of Water: A Forest Therapy Walk
Rolling Knolls • Elgin, IL 60120Join us as we gather with a grounding exercise that explores the movement of water all around us. Participants will […]
Spring Eggstravaganza
Caldwell Woods • Chicago, IL 60646Celebrate the changing season and learn about Cook County’s wildlife through crafts, themed walks, refreshments and more. Drop-in.
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Spring Breakout Adventures
Caldwell Woods • Chicago, IL 60646Try a variety of outdoor recreation activities while spending school break in nature. Drop-in.
Postponed Spring Nature Camp
Rolling Knolls • Elgin, IL 60120Learn the significance of spring in Native American culture while participating in various timed activities with Trickster Cultural Center.
Forest Therapy
Camp Reinberg • Palatine, IL 60074Awaken your senses and renew your bond with nature. Ages 18 & up.
Walk & Talk
Camp Pine Woods • Cook County, IL 60056 (near Mount Prospect)Walk & Talk hikes are for the curious mind who wants to know more about the Forest Preserves and natural […]
Nature Workshop: Embroidery
Mathew Bieszczat Volunteer Resource Center • Chicago, IL 60646Learn of the native plants while developing basic embroidery skills. Supplies provided.
Wilderness Survival 101
Deer Grove-East • Cook County, IL 60074 (near Palatine)This hands-on program demonstrates how to use the natural resources around you. Grove 4.
Wilderness Survival 101
Deer Grove-East • Cook County, IL 60074 (near Palatine)This hands-on program demonstrates how to use the natural resources around you. Grove 4.
Family Bird Walk
Erickson Woods • Cook County, IL 60093 (near Winnetka)Start with a DIY binoculars craft then try it out while on a guided bird walk.