Spend a morning cleaning up trash along the Illinois River shores, making a tangible impact in our community! Volunteers will be assigned to a specific site along the Illinois River. This project is made possible by American Water Charitable Foundation's 2025 Water and Environment Grant. Sign up to volunteer here!

Join us for a 2-mile moderate level hike designed to welcome members of the LGBTQ+ community and allies! Whether you're an experienced hiker or just looking to enjoy nature in a supportive space, this walk is a great way to connect, explore, and relax. Bring water, appropriate hiking gear, sun protection, closed toed shoes, etc. Please preregister for this program. For those 18+. Welcoming Walks are Free.

Yellow, red, orange, purple… this time of year the forest turns into a beautiful kaleidoscope of color! Join our naturalists on a family friendly walk in the woods as we admire the natural beauty of the Autumn Woodland. Registration is required. All ages welcome. $5/Person; Members are Free

Explore Mark Coleman's A Field Guide to Nature Meditation: 52 Mindfulness Practices for Joy, Wisdom and Wonder, and discover how to meditate outdoors with a book discussion and mindfulness practices. The goal is to have the book read before the date of the class. We will discuss the book and then experience practical, guided nature-based meditation activities inspired by the book. Cultivate well-being, joy, and peace by connecting with nature through mindful awareness. Beginners and… Read Full Post