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 […]

Sand Ridge Nature Center Volunteer Workday

Visit San Ridge Nature Center with us and help us remove aggressive plant species that threaten to crowd out native plants. We will show you exactly what to do, no prior experience needed. We will be meeting behind the Nature Center. A few things to keep in mind: Make sure to bring your own water, […]

Caminata de Aves at Eggers Grove

 ** FAVOR DE REGISTRARSE PARA ASEGURAR SU TAMALITO ** Ven con nosotros a disfrutar los beneficios de pasar tiempo en la naturaleza. Nos veremos a las 9 de la mañana en Eggers Grove para disfrutar un tamalito antes de comenzar nuestra caminata para observar aves. Tendremos binoculares disponibles para utilizar durante la caminata. No necesita […]

Watersmeet Woods Volunteer Workday

The Skokie River and Middle Fork of the Chicago River come together to give Watersmeet Woods its name. But Watersmeet is also a wet place with numerous special types of wetlands that support rare plants and wildlife, including the only “calcareous seep” on the North Branch preserves. This seep environment is fed by cool groundwater […]

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 Wednesdays at Whistler Woods: Volunteer Workday

Whistler Woods contains oaks up to 300 years old, but invasive brush prevents their acorns from sprouting. Come join a volunteer group that will cut back the invasives and improve the habitat at this preserve. Learn about the interconnectedness between our everyday lives and the forest preserves, as well as what it takes to restore […]

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 […]