Beverly Lake Trailhead Winter Open House

Beverly Lake Trailhead Winter Open House

By Friends of the Forest Preserves

Overview

Get to know your local Barrington forest preserve! Featuring a wellness workshop, stewardship, food, nature walks, and more!

Celebrate Winter in the Preserves!

Ever wondered how to connect with nature during the colder months? Join us for Grounding with the Season, a wellness workshop led by V4ME Wellness, and celebrate winter in the forest preserves through a day of restoration, reflection, and community care.

❄️ Mindful nature walk to connect with the landscape and embrace the season
🔥 Cozy bonfire to gather, reflect, and warm up together
🎨 Art-making and creative expression inspired by nature
🌿 Hands-on stewardship through invasive brush clearing and burning
🥔 Seasonal refreshments including roasted sweet potatoes, herbal tea, and chocolate

This event is free and open to participants ages 13 and up. Minors must be accompanied by a chaperone.

Come together to slow down, give back to the land, and welcome the beauty of winter in community.

Category: Travel & Outdoor, Hiking

Good to know

Highlights

  • 3 hours
  • all ages
  • In person
  • Free parking

Location

Beverly Lake

Beverly Lake Trail

Hoffman Estates, IL 60179

How do you want to get there?

Agenda
10:00 AM - 10:45 AM

Wellness Workshop with V4ME

Ana Way

Begin with a gentle group walk out into the woodlands. We will then transition into a health coaching season and some nature art!

10:45 AM - 12:15 PM

Brush Clearing

Join long time stewards in clearing and burning invasive brush that has taken over our woodlands!

12:30 PM - 1:00 PM

Food & Reflection

Enjoy sweet potatoes, cooked on the fire, with all the toppings as well as, tea, dates, and chocolate.

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Friends of the Forest Preserves

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Free
Dec 7 · 10:00 AM CST