We’re spending our springtime days with adventure on the brain! Join us for a trip to Starved Rock State Park for a day of hiking and picnicking. Transportation provided. Meet at Fox Center. Hikers under the age of 18 must be accompanied by a registered adult. Photo by Openlands
What's wild in the city? More than you'd think! Urban areas have a lot of nature - join us as we put on our investigation glasses and scour the park for signs of life that we might not have noticed before, and explore the connections to wildlife that occur all around us.
Forest Bathing (also known as Shinrin-Yoku) is not a hike, fitness walk, or naturalist-led program - instead, it is a unique opportunity to slow down, awaken your senses, and connect with the natural world in nourishing and meaningful ways. Through a series of gentle invitations by an ANFT Certified guide, you’ll have the chance to deepen your …
Wait, is that a larks head or a bowline? Or is it a sheet bend? And what do all these knots for anyway? Join us in learning how to tie different knots, what they’re for, and how to use them on your next outdoor adventure.
Forest Bathing (also known as Shinrin-Yoku) is not a hike, fitness walk, or naturalist-led program - instead, it is a unique opportunity to slow down, awaken your senses, and connect with the natural world in nourishing and meaningful ways. Through a series of gentle invitations by an ANFT Certified guide, you’ll have the chance to deepen your …
Forest Bathing (also known as Shinrin-Yoku) is not a hike, fitness walk, or naturalist-led program - instead, it is a unique opportunity to slow down, awaken your senses, and connect with the natural world in nourishing and meaningful ways. Through a series of gentle invitations by an ANFT Certified guide, you’ll have the chance to deepen your …
Hey, junior archers! Want to teach your adults a thing or two about shooting a bow and arrow? Our trained instructors will help you and your adult learn the ropes of this fun adventure sport. Registration is for one child and one adult. Please register your child archer only, not their adult. Archery is …
Get an introduction to camping at a site close to home! Start the evening with dinner by the campfire, listen to stories around the fire, and more! Fee is for 2 people with 1 tent. It includes dinner, s'mores and breakfast. Don’t own your own tent? A limited number are available for rental!
Registration for a single participant for the Oak Park Family Camp Out. This is for families of odd numbers to register an additional child.
Don’t own your own tent for the campout? No worries! We have some you can rent at no additional cost! These are two-person tents - they can sleep one adult and one child, in terms of space. You will recieve your tent upon arrival and check-in to the campout, along with further instruction on care …
Join our immersive ASL course taught by native signers. This class focuses on practical and conversational signs so you can gain confidence in your communication skills. Our youth class is taught separately at the same time, so you can learn as a family. See the Special Interest section for those classes.
Join our immersive ASL course taught by native signers. This class focuses on practical and conversational signs so you can gain confidence in your communication skills. Our youth class is taught separately at the same time, so you can learn as a family. See the Special Interest section for those classes.
