Walk with Pride!

Take a self-guided walk and learn about LGBTQ2S+ people in conservation. 

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

Pride in the Preserves: Flags & Exhibit

This “raised flags” exhibit highlights the contributions of LGBTQ2S+ conservation leaders whose work has shaped and inspired the conservation movement.

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

Evening Firefly Walk

Join us for a guided walk as twilight settles in and the fireflies begin to twinkle. Family program.

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

Nature’s Fireworks

As part of America 250, catch and learn about the glowing insects of twilight on a casual guided stroll.

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

Bird Walk

Join a naturalist as we explore this preserve while looking for local birds. A limited supply of binoculars available for loan at select events. All levels of birding skills welcome!

Eggers Grove, IL

ADA Nature Walk

Explore the forest and learn about local nature in this accessibility-focused walk.

Twenty-Sixth Street Woods-West

Ecological Restoration Weekend

Contribute to conservation as you help restore Sagawau’s diverse ecosystems by removing invasive plants species.

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

International Mud Day Celebration

Dress for a mess as you splash and squish in the mud! Presented with Hive Center for the Book Arts and Niles-Maine Library.

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

Freedom Trail: Paddle Tour

Join us on 10-person voyager canoes for a fascinating tale of the hundreds -perhaps thousands- of escaped slaves / “Freedom Seekers” that came through this region prior to the Civil War, who often found refuge and replenishment from local abolitionists, one being the Ja......More

Join us on 10-person voyager canoes for a fascinating tale of the hundreds -perhaps thousands- of escaped slaves / “Freedom Seekers” that came through this region prior to the Civil War, who often found refuge and replenishment from local abolitionists, one being the Jan Ton family who owned a farm near Beaubien Woods Forest Preserve on the Little Calumet River. The focus of the Hike is educating the tour attendee about the Underground Railroad history in the Calumet region. The free narrated tour & hike will depart from the Beaubien Woods boat launch and will last roughly 2 hours. Registration opens a month before the program.

Beaubien Woods Boat Launch

Feeding Time

Discover the diets and habitats of our ambassador animals and watch an engaging feeding demonstration.

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

Wellness in the Woods: Yoga

Enjoy a 1-hour yoga class. Dress in active wear and bring a yoga mat. Grove 10.

Dan Ryan Woods-Central, IL

Nature Soundwalk

Join us for an acoustic ecology hike led by the Midwest Society for Acoustic Ecology.

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

What’s On The Menu?

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

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

“Bone” Appetit

Join us at feeding time as we give our outdoor Ambassador Animals their dinner.

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

Kayak the Des Plaines

Kayak 3 miles from Schuth’s Grove to Plank Road Meadow. Equipment and shuttle provided. Beginners welcome.

Schuth’s Grove

Teen Restoration Sunday

Help us improve our wildlife habitat by cutting and removing invasive species. Ages 12 & up.

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

Community Paddle

Open community paddle on 10-person canoes. Registration opens one month prior to event date.

Wampum Lake, IL

International Mud Day

Play and create with mud! Please dress for a muddy experience.

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

Printmaking 101: Linocuts Workshop

Learn the art of cutting designs into linoleum blocks and inking prints. All skill levels welcomed. Ages 16 & up.

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

Using Plant Identification Apps

Presented in partnership with the University of Illinois Extension: Turn your smartphone into a powerful nature tool and learn how to identify plants with confidence using popular apps.

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

Share the Trails: Cycling Pit Stop

Get your helmet fit, tires inflated, bike checked and learn about trail safety. Presented by Ride Illinois. Grove 4.

LaBagh Woods, IL

What’s On The Menu?

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

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

Wildlife Connections

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

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

Disability Pride Month Trail Exhibit

Learn about environmentalists with disabilities and celebrate the important work being done around the world.

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

Senior Fitness Walk

Join other seniors for a gentle, moderately paced 1-mile walk. Led by Roberta Jannsen, University of Illinois Extension volunteer.

Thatcher Woods

Wee Wandering Wednesdays

Read a story, make a craft and go on an adventure. Ages 2 to 6 with an adult. Tickets are available on a first-come, first-served basis.

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