Welcome to the Grove, where plants and creatures and children all grow together. Through songs, play, and story, little ones and their grown-ups will discover the forest around them and learn how we are all connected IN THE GROVE: a Filament Theatre Original Trail Tale By: Co-created by Eleanor Kahn, Katie Norregaard, and Julie Ritchey Cost: FREE! […]
The Yellow Trail - the trail we will be primarily walking - was rated the best trail in Illinois by Backpacker Magazine. The trails are in great shape! The walk will take approximately 2 hours and will be 3-4 miles in length, depending on the group size and fitness levels. Be assured that we'll cater […]
Escape the stresses of urban and suburban life for a couple of hours on the Linne Woods trails, Experience the beauty and peace of nature with all your senses in a walking meditation called Forest Bathing. Benefits of Forest Bathing Reduces stress and anxiety Lifts mood, boosts attention Sparks creativity Difficulty level: Easy-Moderate walking pace; […]
Come visit the newest site added to the North Branch Restoration Project. The hike will go along the river and then go back up to the bike path. The walk will include views from the elevated bridge that spans over railroad tracks to see the woods at the tree top level. During the walk we'll […]
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 […]
Join this introductory yoga class with DuShaun Branch, of Sage Gawd Collective, created for all students, regardless of yoga experience. This class will be held outdoors at Whistler Woods Forest Preserve. This 60 minute class is a great way to stretch, relax, and have fun for the entire family. The class will open with a […]
Help restore habitat for plants and wildlife at this historic forest preserve. Blue Star Woods was once the site of a Civilian Conservation Corps Camp and a WWII Prisoner of War Camp. During that period, most of the site was converted to barracks and buildings. Since then, the camp has been demolished and nature has […]
Please join us as we explore the Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC) construction at this urban oasis and enjoy the flora and fauna that exists on the Southeast side of Chicago. During the walk we’ll cover the following topics, among others: Explore a preserve in the heart of an urban area. Discuss the CCC constructions at […]
Autumn brings a new type of calm, peace, and spirituality. We will use a combination of nature meditations, silence, and observation to enhance our senses to find hope within changing seasons. During this walk, we will: Find calm in the autumn multi-colors and mirror-like lake reflections of this beautiful preserve. Stop for observations and silent […]
Update October 20: The 6th Annual Beer in the Woods was a smashing success! Nearly 1,400 people were in attendance, helping to raise over $60,000 to promote, protect, and care for our forest preserves. Thank you to all our attendees, sponsors, participating breweries, nature partners, and volunteers. This event takes a village! Update September 21: […]
Experience the Flora and Fauna of the Forest during Fall Migration on a Bird Walk! Naturalists and birders of all ages and experience levels are welcome to join this walk through LaBagh Woods. This forest preserve is great for both migrating and year-round bird species, including warblers, woodpeckers, waterfowl, herons, raptors, and more. Difficulty level: […]
Please join us as we explore the various birds in Thatcher Woods, visit the raptor rescue exhibit, and discover other wildlife in this suburban forest preserve. During the walk we’ll cover the following topics, among others: Enjoy a casual walk in the woods on a cement-paved path encircling the pond and the red-marked primitive trail […]
