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 […]

Sound Walk at Eggers Grove

Listen to the relaxing sounds of Eggers Grove while moving through it! Join us as we explore the sounds of nature, led by Norman W Long. Norman is an artist, designer, and composer born and raised on the South Side of Chicago. The walk will focus on mindfulness and the connection of the participants to […]

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 […]

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 […]