Forest Preserve District of Cook County
Wee Wonders
Sand Ridge Nature Center 15891 S Paxton Ave, South Holland, IL, United StatesPreschoolers, with an adult, are invited to learn about nature through music, movement, stories and artmaking.
Winter Pop-Up Fun
Evans Field W Bloomingdale Ave & Thatcher Ave, River Grove, United StatesBorrow a pair of our snowshoes, help with litter pickup, warm up by a fire and play in the snow!
Animal Homes Hike
Trailside Museum of Natural History 738 Thatcher Ave, River Forest, IL, United StatesBring the family on a guided hike to discover where our local animals will spend the winter.
Winter Bonfire
Camp Shabbona Woods 15810 S Torrence Ave, South Holland, IL, United StatesJoin us as we celebrate the beginning of winter with a large bonfire, artmaking, nature walks and more.
Winter Break-Out Adventure
Thatcher Woods Pavilion 8030 W. Chicago Avenue, River Forest, IL, United StatesSchool is out! Join us for fun and adventure during winter break. Snowshoeing hikes, tracking, shelter building and other winter activities.
Experience Winter
Sagawau Environmental Learning Center 12545 W 111th St, Lemont, IL, United StatesBring the family and enjoy a trail hike with a naturalist. Weather dependent.
Kwanzaa Celebration
Dan Ryan Woods 83rd and Western Ave, Chicago, IL, United StatesSeven days of music and nature-based activities following the seven principles:โฏ Day 1: Dec 26 โ Umoja (Unity) Day 2: Dec 27 โ Kujichagulia (Self-Determination) Day 3: Dec 28 โ Ujima (Collective Work & Responsibility) Day 4: Dec 29 โ Ujaama (Cooperative Economics) Day 5: Dec 30 โ Nia (Purpose) Day 6: Dec 31- Kuumba...
Animal Encounters
River Trail Nature Center 3120 Milwaukee Ave, Northbrook, IL, United StatesJoin our staff for an up-close look at one of our animals.
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