Story Trail – “The Snowy Day”

Take a walk and read the posted children’s story. Pick up a craft and activity bag for your own adventures. Drop-in.

Forest Preserves of Cook County Palos Division Headquarters

Trailside Museum of Natural History, 738 Thatcher Ave, River Forest, IL, 60305, United States

BBB Vermillion Conference Tournament @ Wallace

https://www.nettlecreek.org/events?view=cal-month

Nettle Creek CCSD

Winter Wellness Ride

Bundle up and experience cool winter rides and the health benefits nature provides. Ages 13 & up. 3.4-mile distance with a slow riding pace.

Forest Preserves of Cook County Palos Division Headquarters

Sauk Trail Woods-Central, IL

R.I.P. Stewardship

Help us restore native habitats – Remove Invasive Plants with bow saws or loppers. Tools, gloves & snack provided. Closed toed shoes & long pants encouraged. Youth under the age of 18 must be accompanied by a legal parent or guardian.

Forest Preserves of Cook County Palos Division Headquarters

Little Red Schoolhouse Nature Center, 9800 Willow Springs Rd, Willow Springs, IL, 60480, United States

Volunteer Workday

Help us work to make River Trail even better. Ages 10 & up. Ages 10-17 w/ adult.

Forest Preserves of Cook County Palos Division Headquarters

River Trail Nature Center, 3120 Milwaukee Ave, Northbrook, IL, 60062, United States

Crabtree Makerspace

Holidays are near so stop by Crabtree to create gifts for yourself or others. Ages 15 up.

Forest Preserves of Cook County Palos Division Headquarters

Crabtree Nature Center, 3 Stover Road, Barrington Hills, IL, 60010

S’mores Party

Make tasty treats around a campfire. Activities (weather-dependent) include crafts, a story trail, animal artifacts, sledding, snowshoeing and more. Drop in.

Forest Preserves of Cook County Palos Division Headquarters

Swallow Cliff Woods-North, IL

Wellness in the Woods: Yoga

Join us for a free 45-minute class focused on building stability, flexibility, and relaxation through the practices of breathwork, mindful movement, and meditation. Liz, from Serendipity Yoga and Wellness in Homewood, will help you bring balance and ease to your mind an......More

Join us for a free 45-minute class focused on building stability, flexibility, and relaxation through the practices of breathwork, mindful movement, and meditation. Liz, from Serendipity Yoga and Wellness in Homewood, will help you bring balance and ease to your mind and body through a series of seated, kneeling, lying, and standing poses. Please come dressed comfortably in active wear with your yoga mat (if you have one). The class will be held indoors.

Forest Preserves of Cook County Palos Division Headquarters

Dan Ryan Woods Pavilion, S Western Ave & W 87th St, Chicago, IL, 60620, United States

Campfire Cooking

Learn how to set up a safe and clean campground kitchen, start a campfire and prepare a breakfast.

Forest Preserves of Cook County Palos Division Headquarters

Sand Ridge Nature Center, 15891 S Paxton Ave, South Holland, IL, 60473, United States

Wax Clinic

Learn how simple it is to care for your skis and discuss ski maintenance for waxable and waxless skis.

Forest Preserves of Cook County Palos Division Headquarters

Sagawau Environmental Learning Center, 12545 W 111th St, Lemont, IL, 60439, United States

Winter Keepsakes and Cards

Create personal mementos with local artists. Presented by Hive Center for the Book Arts. All ages. Under 18 w/ adult.

Forest Preserves of Cook County Palos Division Headquarters

Caldwell Woods Wellness Center, 6350 West Devon Avenue, Chicago, IL, 60646, United States

Winter is Coming Walk

Join us for a walk as we discuss the changes happening in nature as winter closes in. Family program.

Forest Preserves of Cook County Palos Division Headquarters

Trailside Museum of Natural History, 738 Thatcher Ave, River Forest, IL, 60305, United States

What’s On The Menu?

Join us at feeding time to learn about our outdoor ambassador animals and their habits.

Forest Preserves of Cook County Palos Division Headquarters

River Trail Nature Center, 3120 Milwaukee Ave, Northbrook, IL, 60062, United States

Dawn Owl Prowl

Listen for owls as part of the annual Christmas Bird Count. Led by Chicago Bird Alliance. Ages 10 & up.

Forest Preserves of Cook County Palos Division Headquarters

Trailside Museum of Natural History, 738 Thatcher Ave, River Forest, IL, 60305, United States

Sunrise Hike

Join us for an early morning hike to witness the beauty of a new day.

Forest Preserves of Cook County Palos Division Headquarters

Little Red Schoolhouse Nature Center, 9800 Willow Springs Rd, Willow Springs, IL, 60480, United States

How to Do Nothing for Overwinter Pollinators

Learn some best practices for preserving the overwintering habitats of our native bee species.

Forest Preserves of Cook County Palos Division Headquarters

Crabtree Nature Center, 3 Stover Road, Barrington Hills, IL, 60010

Cross-Country Ski Seminar

Learn the basics of cross-country ski equipment and how to prepare for your first cross-country skiing experience.

Forest Preserves of Cook County Palos Division Headquarters

Sagawau Environmental Learning Center, 12545 W 111th St, Lemont, IL, 60439, United States

Wee Wonders: Furs

Learn about nature through sensory experiences, stories and artmaking. Ages 2-5 w/ adult.

Forest Preserves of Cook County Palos Division Headquarters

Sand Ridge Nature Center, 15891 S Paxton Ave, South Holland, IL, 60473, United States

Natural Garland Workshop

Create your own natural garland around a campfire. Supplies provided. Drop in.

Forest Preserves of Cook County Palos Division Headquarters

Trailside Museum of Natural History, 738 Thatcher Ave, River Forest, IL, 60305, United States

Trackin’

Look for animal tracks and examine some of the evidence animals leave behind.

Forest Preserves of Cook County Palos Division Headquarters

River Trail Nature Center, 3120 Milwaukee Ave, Northbrook, IL, 60062, United States

What’s On The Menu?

Join us at feeding time to learn about our outdoor ambassador animals and their habits.

Forest Preserves of Cook County Palos Division Headquarters

River Trail Nature Center, 3120 Milwaukee Ave, Northbrook, IL, 60062, United States

BBB Vermillion Conference Tournament @ Wallace

https://www.nettlecreek.org/events?view=cal-month

Nettle Creek CCSD

Home Schoolers Meet up and Activity

Morris Area Public Library

auditorium

adult craft afternoon/ Pam

Morris Area Public Library

auditorium

Morris Library Bookclub/ Pam

Morris Area Public Library

auditorium

GVB Practice

https://www.nettlecreek.org/events?view=cal-month

Nettle Creek CCSD

Magic the Gathering Card Game/ PAM

Morris Area Public Library

auditorium

adult craft evening/ Pam

Morris Area Public Library

Auditorium

NC Board Meeting

https://www.nettlecreek.org/events?view=cal-month

Nettle Creek CCSD

Wildlife Connections

Stop by the visitor center to learn about reptiles, mammals and birds from the residents of Misericordia – Heart of Mercy. All ages.

Forest Preserves of Cook County Palos Division Headquarters

River Trail Nature Center, 3120 Milwaukee Ave, Northbrook, IL, 60062, United States

Homebound Services OSCAR/ Bill

Morris Area Public Library

patrons homes/ outreach

GVB Practice

https://www.nettlecreek.org/events?view=cal-month

Nettle Creek CCSD

early chapter book launch / Megan M

Morris Area Public Library

auditorium

Senior Fitness

Join us for a 1-mile, easy-paced walk in beautiful Thatcher Woods. Led by University of Illinois Master Naturalist Roberta Jannsen.

Forest Preserves of Cook County Palos Division Headquarters

Thatcher Woods

Wee Wanderer Wednesdays

Join us for a special program for little naturalists. Tickets on first-come, first-served basis. Ages 2-6 w/ adult.

Forest Preserves of Cook County Palos Division Headquarters

Crabtree Nature Center, 3 Stover Road, Barrington Hills, IL, 60010

Woodpecker Walk

Search for woodpeckers and learn about their role in our local ecosystems with a naturalist. Binoculars available for loan.

Forest Preserves of Cook County Palos Division Headquarters

Spears Woods, IL

Story time / Megan

Morris Area Public Library

auditorium

Cozy Campground Book Club

Join this camping themed book club!

Forest Preserves of Cook County Palos Division Headquarters

Camp Reinberg, 1801 N Quentin Rd, Palatine, IL, 60074, United States

Pre K craft/ Megan

Morris Area Public Library

auditorium

Bingocize / Catholic Charities/ Allan

Morris Area Public Library

2 Miles at 2

Join us every Wednesday for a hike around Phantom Prairie. Ages 21 & up.

Forest Preserves of Cook County Palos Division Headquarters

Crabtree Nature Center, 3 Stover Road, Barrington Hills, IL, 60010

GVB Practice

https://www.nettlecreek.org/events?view=cal-month

Nettle Creek CCSD

Nightly Night Peggy

Morris Area Public Library

children's department

Winter Roving Birdwatch

Join us on Giant’s Hollow Trail to walk, talk and birdwatch.

Forest Preserves of Cook County Palos Division Headquarters

Crabtree Nature Center, 3 Stover Road, Barrington Hills, IL, 60010

WMF Ladies Bible Study

Grace Lutheran Church

baby Bounce/ Megan

Morris Area Public Library

auditorium

Storytime Megan

Morris Area Public Library

auditorium

Teen book launch / Pam

Morris Area Public Library

auditorium

Nighty Night / Peg

Morris Area Public Library

in Children's library. Peg reads to children

K-5th grade Christmas Concert

https://www.nettlecreek.org/events?view=cal-month

Nettle Creek CCSD

End of 2nd Quarter

https://www.nettlecreek.org/events?view=cal-month

Nettle Creek CCSD

Early Release Day- 11:30 AM

https://www.nettlecreek.org/events?view=cal-month

Nettle Creek CCSD

K-5 Christmas Parties

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Nettle Creek CCSD

Lab Ratz / Makenna

Morris Area Public Library

auditorium

No School- Winter Break

https://www.nettlecreek.org/events?view=cal-month

Nettle Creek CCSD

white Elephant Bingo/ pam

Morris Area Public Library

story time room

White Elephant Bingo Pam

Morris Area Public Library

auditorium

Photo club / Pam

Morris Area Public Library

program room

Photo Club / Pam

Morris Area Public Library

auditorium

Homebound Services OSCAR/ Bill

Morris Area Public Library

patrons homes/ outreach

Homebound Services OSCAR/ Bill

Morris Area Public Library

patrons homes/ outreach

K-5 program

Morris Area Public Library

auditoirum