Wellness Wednesdays at Whistler Woods: Stretch and Walk

Start your day in an active way! Join us for a 2 mile walking workout and stretching experience. The hike will be roughly 45 minutes and will include 15 minutes of stretching before, followed by 15 minutes of relaxing meditation after. Feel free to walk at your own speed, however the group will keep a […]

Wellness Wednesdays at Whistler Woods: Yoga

Please join Friends of the Forest Preserves and University of Illinois Extension for yoga at Whistler Woods. All levels and ages welcome, no experience necessary. Learn how to use yoga props to find greater ease and stability in your yoga practice. Each participant will receive the following yoga props: yoga mat, two blocks and a […]

Tai Chi, Snacks, and Birding at Whistler Woods

The Chicago BIPOC Birders and Friends of the Forest Preserves are excited to welcome BIPOC Birders member, Mia Park, to lead us through Tai chi. We will learn Tai chi, have some light refreshments, and go birding afterwards. According to the Tai Chi for Life Institute, "Tai chi is an art embracing the mind, body […]

Wellness Tuesdays at Kickapoo Woods: Walk and Talk

Start your day in an active way as we walk the one-mile loop at Kickapoo Woods and discuss different topics related to the site - or life! We will walk at a relaxed pace. Binoculars will also be available for anyone interested.  No registration is necessary to attend – just show up! Someone will be […]

Wellness Tuesdays at Kickapoo Woods: Yoga

Join Friends of the Forest Preserves and University of Illinois Extension for yoga at Kickapoo Woods. All levels and ages welcome, no experience necessary. Learn how to use yoga props to find greater ease and stability in your yoga practice. Each participant will receive the following yoga props: yoga mat, two blocks and a strap. […]

Wellness Wednesdays at Whistler Woods: Stretch and Walk

Start your day in an active way! Join us for a 2 mile walking workout and stretching experience. The hike will be roughly 45 minutes and will include 15 minutes of stretching before, followed by 15 minutes of relaxing meditation after. Feel free to walk at your own speed, however the group will keep a […]

Wellness Wednesdays at Whistler Woods: Yoga

Please join Friends of the Forest Preserves and University of Illinois Extension for yoga at Whistler Woods. All levels and ages welcome, no experience necessary. Learn how to use yoga props to find greater ease and stability in your yoga practice. Each participant will receive the following yoga props: yoga mat, two blocks and a […]

Plant Medicine Workshop at Whistler Woods

Hosted by Brown People Foundation in Partnership with Friends of the Forest Preserves! Come usher in Spring with us as we stroll, discover, honor, and share amongst the plants and trees. Learn how to spot native and invasive plants - and about their uses! Catch us at Whistler Woods for a plant identification walk, guided […]

Wellness Tuesdays at Kickapoo Woods: Walk and Talk

Start your day in an active way as we walk the one-mile loop at Kickapoo Woods and discuss different topics related to the site - or life! We will walk at a relaxed pace. Binoculars will also be available for anyone interested.  No registration is necessary to attend – just show up! Someone will be […]

Wellness Tuesdays at Kickapoo Woods: Yoga

Join Friends of the Forest Preserves and University of Illinois Extension for yoga at Kickapoo Woods. All levels and ages welcome, no experience necessary. Learn how to use yoga props to find greater ease and stability in your yoga practice. Each participant will receive the following yoga props: yoga mat, two blocks and a strap. […]

Wellness Wednesdays at Whistler Woods: Stretch and Walk

Start your day in an active way! Join us for a 2 mile walking workout and stretching experience. The hike will be roughly 45 minutes and will include 15 minutes of stretching before, followed by 15 minutes of relaxing meditation after. Feel free to walk at your own speed, however the group will keep a […]

Wellness Wednesdays at Whistler Woods: Yoga

Please join Friends of the Forest Preserves and University of Illinois Extension for yoga at Whistler Woods. All levels and ages welcome, no experience necessary. Learn how to use yoga props to find greater ease and stability in your yoga practice. Each participant will receive the following yoga props: yoga mat, two blocks and a […]