Beverly Lake Trailhead Winter Open House

Schedule

Sun Dec 07 2025 at 10:00 am to 01:00 pm

UTC-06:00

Location

Penny Road Pond Parking Area | Barrington Hills, IL

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

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
πŸ”₯ 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
πŸ₯” 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.


Agenda

πŸ•‘: 10:00 AM - 10:45 AM
Wellness Workshop with V4ME
Host: Ana Way

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


πŸ•‘: 10:45 AM - 12:15 PM
Brush Clearing

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


πŸ•‘: 12:30 PM - 01:00 PM
Food & Reflection

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


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Where is it happening?

Penny Road Pond Parking Area, Penny Road Pond, Barrington Hills, United States

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