Forest Bathing – 7/18/26

Taylor Park - East Lawn/Wetland - 400 Division Street, Oak Park IL 60302

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 …

Build-a-Zoo – 7/25/26

Austin Gardens Environmental Education Center Main Room - 167 Forest Avenue, Oak Park IL 60302

Become the zoo director, and design your dream zoo! Learn about animal habitats, enrichment, and conservation as you use your creativity to build habitats with recycled materials.

Introduction to Nature Journaling – 7/25/26

Austin Gardens Park Permit - 167 Forest Avenue, Oak Park IL 60302

Learn to mindfully experience nature with journaling  no artistic ability required! We’ll guide you through how to connect and look closely to the world around us. This program is perfect for anyone who wants to relax, de-stress, and appreciate the beauty around them.

Forest Bathing – 7/25/26

Taylor Park - East Lawn/Wetland - 400 Division Street, Oak Park IL 60302

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 – 8/1/26

Taylor Park - East Lawn/Wetland - 400 Division Street, Oak Park IL 60302

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 …

Little Shop of Carnivorous Plants – 8/8/26

Austin Gardens Environmental Education Center Main Room - 167 Forest Avenue, Oak Park IL 60302

"Feed me, Seymour!" We're stepping into the freaky flower shop to learn the how's and why's of flytraps, sundews, pitcher plants, and other meat-eating plants.

Forest Bathing – 8/8/26

Taylor Park - East Lawn/Wetland - 400 Division Street, Oak Park IL 60302

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 …

Starved Rock Hiking Trip – 8/15/26

Fox Community Center (Lower Level) - 624 South Oak Park Avenue, Oak Park IL 60304

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

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