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Nuts About Nature
Explore the grounds to find native nuts and learn how animals use them for food and survival.sq
Paddle at Beaubien Woods
Paddle along the Little Calumet River. All ages. First come, first served.
Arach-tober: The Return of the Eight-legged Creatures
Learn about spiders and why they aren’t so scary.
Live Healthy, Discover Nature! Walk
Venture out on our scenic trails for a guided 3- to 4-mile walk.
Animal Enrichment Studio
Learn about animal behavior while crafting enrichment items ambassador animals! Ages 10 & up.
What’s On The Menu?
Join us at feeding time to learn about our outdoor ambassador animals and their habits.
Bird Walk
Join a naturalist as we look for local birds. A limited supply of binoculars available for loan at select events. Led by John Elliot from Chicago Bird Alliance.
Red Gate Woods: The Dawning of the Atomic Age
Learn about the world’s first nuclear reactor. Presentation at Sagawau before strenuous hike at Red Gate Woods. Ages 18 & up.
Oak-tober
Learn what makes oak trees special.
Green Lake Gardening
Restore the garden and help pollinators. No experience needed. Equipment provided. Ages 12 & up.
Forest Therapy Walk
Enjoy a mindful meditation and guided forest therapy walk. Led by University of Illinois Extension volunteers.
Sugar Shack Time Machine
Travel through time as we open our sugar shack and learn about the history of maple syrup.
What’s On The Menu?
Join us at feeding time to learn about our outdoor ambassador animals and their habits.
Sounds Like Fall
Take your little one on a playful, music-filled nature walk. Ages 3-6 w/ adult.
Hispanic Heritage Month Nature Art Studio
Create art inspired by renowned Hispanic artists. All ages. Drop in.
Tuesday Mornings are for the Birds!
Observe fall migrants visiting Sand Ridge during their journey south for winter.
Small Serendipity
Nature stories, crafts, and activities. Children ages 3-6 w/ adult.
Garden Day
Want to get your hands dirty? Help us grow the Trickster Cultural Center gardens! Call 847-301-2090 for more info.
Wildlife Connections
Stop by the visitor center to learn about reptiles, mammals and birds from the residents of Misericordia – Heart of Mercy. All ages.
Children’s Yoga
Discovering yoga through story, song and various yoga poses that will engage the use of imagination and all the senses. Program provided by Karen Fotopoulos,…
Senior Fitness Walk
Moderately paced, 1-mile fitness walk. Led by University of Illinois Extension volunteer. Ages 55 & up.
Children’s Storytime
Listen to a nature-themed children’s book read aloud, followed by an activity.
Yoga in the Preserves
Weekly yoga class for all ages and skill levels. Led by Kim Weber of Be Lightfooted.
Wee Wandering Wednesdays
Read a story, make a craft and go on an adventure. Ages 2 to 6 with an adult. Tickets are available on a first-come, first-served […]