Outdoor activities groups near Oswego, IL

Welcome to Natural Gatherings, Like Magick – a welcoming, inclusive community where everyone is invited to explore, connect, and be inspired. Here, we come together to share a love for natural living and the mystical side of life, creating an environment that’s grounded in authenticity and uplifted by a touch of magick. Our gatherings are open to all backgrounds, faiths, identities, and paths. We celebrate our diversity, knowing that each person brings their own unique energy and insights to our community. What We Offer: Monthly Gatherings: Connect with like-minded people through nature walks, art, music, food, and games, in person and virtually. Workshops & Exploration: Dive into topics like tarot, astrology, hypnotherapy, essential oils, fun foods, plant care, and more, where everyone’s experience is valued. Interactive & Playful Events: Engage in activities that blend learning with enjoyment, sparking creativity and growth. Free Tarot Readings: Join us a couple of nights each week for insights and guidance, fostering connection and personal growth. Whether you’re seeking new knowledge, meaningful connections, or simply a space to be yourself, Natural Gatherings, Like Magick is a place to belong. Join us as we explore the beauty of both the natural and mystical worlds, united by our shared curiosity and open-heartedness – LIKE MAGICK!

The Prairie Club of Chicago would like to invite members of the public to join us on some of our outdoor activities. The Prairie Club was founded in 1908. The Club began by organizing hikes into the country as a way for people to escape the crowded urban environment of Chicago and enjoy nature in and around the city. Outdoor activities and conservation have been core values for the Prairie Club since its inception. The Prairie Club played a prominent role in the establishment of the Cook County Forest Preserve system, the Indiana Dunes State Park, and the Indiana Dunes National Lakeshore. In addition to weekend hiking, we will offer opportunities for canoeing/kayaking, and bicycling events during the year.

Have you ever thought about what you would do if you become lost while on a day hike? How about if you injured yourself miles from civilization and were unable to move? Then, all too quickly dusk approaches and the realization that you will be spending the night in the wilderness begins to sets in. Being prepared for this type of situation and having a well-established plan could mean the difference between life and death. That is why at the “Great Outdoors and Survival”, our chief aim is to help people build their knowledge of wilderness survival skills. Upon learning these skills members will understand how to: become self-sufficient in the wilderness, formulate a concrete plan to getting rescued safely when lost or injured and build outdoor leadership/confidence skills.

The “Great Outdoors and Survival” strongly believe a subject must be mastered before it can be taught; therefore, our teaching methods have been developed through years of education, practice, experiences, and dedication of our instructors and we structure our lesson around a fundamental survival principle commonly known as the Rule’s of 3.

So what are the Rules of 3?

The rule’s of 3 are the guidelines that state you cannot survive more than:

-3 minutes without air

-3 Hours without shelter or proper clothing

-3 days without water

-3 weeks without food

Classes we host:

-Wilderness Survival Kits

-Shelter Building

-Wild Edible Plants

-Tracking

-Fire Starting

-Water Purification

-Land Navigation

And much much more…

We have been leading hikes since Dec. 2007. Please come out and meet other local hiking, biking and outdoor enthusiasts. We are dedicated to hiking and biking excursions near and far, with a focus on leaving no trace of litter on our lands. We hope you will join us on our adventures!   Let us know what you would like to see and do; We encourage you to share your ideas and/or suggestions with a hike leader or by contacting the Organizers (Janine and Lary). Let's get out there and have fun! We occasionally host a dog friendly event, but require dogs to be on a leash at all times during our meetups. Not all hikes and/or locations allow dogs. Event Organizers will determine and post a message on hikes where friendly canine companions are welcome to attend. If you wish to bring your dog, please contact the event organizer to ask first.  The Event Organizers of the **Naperville Hiking, Biking and Outdoor Enthusiast**s do not profess to be professionals of any sort. Rather, we are just regular people willing to donate our time to bring people together to do an activity we were going to do on our own. We do this because a shared experience is more rewarding. Hiking, Biking and Paddling a small watercraft are inherently dangerous activities. This group, its organizers, assistant organizers, and event organizers will not be held responsible for any injuries or accidents that may occur carpooling to and from an event or for any injuries or accidents before, during, and after group events. If you sign up and join us on an event you are acknowledging that you freely and voluntarily assume all risks of injuries and damages and agree to participate in the event/outing. In addition, if you bring a guest, you are acknowledging that you have made the guest aware of this Waiver of Liability and they will also freely and voluntarily assume all risks of injuries and damages and agree to participate in the event/outing.

I used to run a health activity group many years ago! I loved getting people together to do healthy activities when they normally wouldn’t do it by themselves! The older I get, I find it’s hard to find like minded people to get together to find healthy exercises and sports. I would love to add activities that allow people to choose what they would like to do and be able to take the step to do it. I would even like to see others get a chance to lead activities they would like to do as well! I look forward to seeing familiar faces and meeting new ones as well!

Welcome to Outdoor Adventures NE Illinois, a meetup group for outdoor adventurers in the northeastern region of Illinois. Whether you enjoy hiking through scenic trails, biking along picturesque routes, camping under the stars, or exploring new destinations via kayaks or backpacking, this group is for you! Join us for fun-filled getaways, bonfires, thrilling adventures, and exciting trips that will bring us closer to nature. Share your passion for outdoor recreation, meet fellow enthusiasts, and embark on memorable outings in our beautiful surroundings. Get ready to reconnect with nature and create unforgettable experiences with like-minded individuals! For everyone's safety, all potential members must meet ONE of the requirements listed below prior to being admitted to the group. You will be listed as "pending" until complete. 1. Meet in a public get together prior to being accepted into the group. The next public get together is January 14, 12:30 PM in Yorkville, IL. 2. Have and share their LinkedIn profile or Facebook profile with the organizer, Shannon. Please message me with your actual Facebook profile name or LinkedIn name. 3. Be referred by another member.

To play tennis outdoors and have fun. We play in and around Aurora

S.A.L.T. (Singles Actively Loving and Serving God Together)

seeks to bring Biblically-adherent Chicago-area Christian Singles together for the purpose of genuine fellowship as brothers and sisters in Christ.  Our activities range from sporting events, concerts, Bible studies, plays, dinners, movies, hikes, etc. along with serving opportunities.  Our S.A.L.T. meet-up group is unique because we not only seek to build strong community with each other, but we also seek to be salt and light to the singles around us who do not yet know the Lord.  As such, we seek to honor God in all of our activities and interactions with each other and with guests who have been invited to our events in an effort to encourage one another, build new friendships, and reflect the love of our Heavenly Father to others.

If you're living a Christ-centered lifestyle and are looking to meet and build friendships with committed single Christians in the Chicago area, then you should definitely consider checking us out!

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S.A.L.T. is a private meetup group and membership approval is required before admittance. While we are not a dating group, if healthy dating relationships occur within S.A.L.T., it's expected that your actions remain honorable to the Lord.

As a meetup.com group, of utmost importance is the fostering of a safe and comfortable experience for all members, online and during events.  S.A.L.T. leadership will not tolerate any comments or behaviors that are inappropriate, disrespectful and/or may that make other members uncomfortable.  Such actions may lead to a dismissal from S.A.L.T.  If conflict arises between either members or guests at a S.A.L.T. event (or online) it is expected that the matter first be dealt with honestly between the two individuals, as described in Matthew 18:15, before bringing the matter to S.A.L.T. leadership.  Members of this group are expected to take responsibility for their own actions.  As followers of Christ, we acknowledge that we are to be honorable in our interactions with one another.

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PRE-REQ1: You know and accepted Jesus Christ as Savior.

PRE-REQ2: Your martial status is single or legally divorced (not separated).

PRE-REQ3: You have a recent (and clear) photo of yourself on your profile.

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S.A.L.T. (Singles Actively Loving and Serving God Together)

“Not all girls are made of sugar and spice, and everything nice. Some girls are made of adventure, fine beer, brains and no fear.“ --Or maybe somewhere in between!  This group is for **men** and **women** who enjoy having others to join them for **outdoor activities**. We are looking for like-minded individuals to come together for hikes and other outdoor activities to promote fitness and well-being. We walk at a very brisk pace. If that is not your current pace, feel free to come out to weeknight hikes (weekends are too rigorous for the novice hikers), but please realize that people will probably walk faster than you at the beginning and you can eventually adapt to meet the pace of the group.  Please note that you are ultimately responsible for yourself, your safety and your ability to complete a hike or event. If you begin the activity, you must be able to complete it or successfully see yourself back to your vehicle.  The organizer and other members cannot take responsibility for you.  We believe in encouraging others to reach new potential and health benefits, but to also be mindful of their own abilities and to be patient to slowly adapt their abilities.  While I would like to hike locally, often, I am hoping to keep it interesting and to add other locations...like Starved Rock, Matthiessen State Park, etc. It is **MANDATORY** to post a picture of yourself, simply for the purpose of members being able to recognize you when you are joining us on events. It is a courtesy so that we all feel safe and welcomed! I hope you enjoy your time with us!

**\*\*\*\*Membership is currently full.  Please check back another time for openings\*\*\*\*** **We are women in the general Naperville/Aurora/Wheaton/Bolingbrook area who have reached that beautiful milestone of 50 candles on our birthday cakes; Women who want to actively share in seeking a healthy lifestyle while having lots of fun and developing close and long-lasting friendships; Women who are strong, empowered and ready to take on all the crazy adventures that life has to offer.** **Our desires are unlimited.  Our events are upbeat, sometimes crazy, sometimes thought provoking but always fantastic because we are experiencing them together.  Free concerts in the park, garden tours, healthy cooking, gab-fests, bunco, movies, restaurant openings, plays, musicals are just a few of the events we enjoy.**   **It's all about the power of REAL female friendships.**   \*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*MEMBERSHIP TERM­S\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\* **1\.  I will submit new membership dues of $15\.00 within my first 30 days with group and  I will pay $15\.00annual dues by January 31st\.    Payable via Zelle to nettiekay@sbcglobal\.net\, cash\, or check\. Dues cover the cost of the website\.** **2\.  I will actively participate\.   I will attend at least one event a month; I will suggest/host events;  I will share ideas\, knowledge\, and skills with others;  I will support all members\.  I understand that this is an active group\, and that by not attending my membership can be terminated\.** **3\.  I will maintain accurate RSVP's\.  My NO is just as important as my YES\.  I understand that this is part of active participation and by not consistently providing RSVP's\, I am impacting the group and my membership can be terminated \(Meetup has made it difficult to RSVP NO\, please comment if you cannot attend so that the hostess knows that you saw the event and will not be able to attend\)\.** **4\.  I will commit to a YES RSVP\.  As a courtesy to my host\, if I sign up\, I will show up\.  I understand that while emergencies do occur\, frequent last minute cancellations have a negative impact on the group and my membership can be terminated\.** **5\.  I will not solicit\.  While I may be a member of other groups\, sell fantastic products\, or launching a new career\, this group is a safe zone\.** **Members who are unable to meet these terms will be notified and dropped from the group.**

TGIF – This Group is Fun is for people looking to get out, have fun and make new friends. We have no age restrictions and the diversity of our members and leaders is what makes our group fun and interesting. Click “Join” if you want to meet new people, make new friends, and most importantly, have fun .......because every day is a Friday in TGIF! Our co-organizers Amy O. & Gregg K’s vision is to offer a wide variety of social events including, but not limited to, mixers, dinners, movie nights, athletics, trivia, and parties.  We want to do weather appropriate healthy outdoor activities such as walks, kayaking, hikes, bike rides, snowshoeing and geocaching.  The meetups are designed so people can get to know each other while having fun. Our leadership team is committed to providing unique, creative, inclusive, and quality events for our members. We are well organized and experienced at executing well attended events.   We pride ourselves on putting together unique and quality events for our members.  At our meetups, we will do our best to ensure that everyone feels welcome and comfortable, by introducing new members to others so no one feels "left out".  Most importantly, our experienced leaders are open to new ideas, thoughts, and suggestions to keep our meetups diverse and fun! As mentioned earlier, we have no age restrictions, but most of our leaders are in their 40's and 50's. This is an adult social group, so please check with the event organizer before bringing a minor child. Our group is only as successful as our members. This group is for you if you seek good company in a fun, respectful, drama free environment.  We hope you will join us and look forward to welcoming you in our group and seeing you at a meetup very soon.

Welcome to the Let's Mingle Group! The purpose of the "Let's Mingle Group" is to get together with others for an enjoyable time. This group was created to get people out of the house to enjoy social interaction with others. Also, it's for those who just want to mingle with others and expand their social network. This group is geared toward those individuals age 50 and older that want to mingle. The Let's Mingle Group will have activities like, restaurant dinner gatherings, dance & entertainment events, outdoor events, theater events, fitness walks, and other events that brings us together. Please be sure to upload a picture of yourself with your profile. According to the meetup rules, each member must upload a picture of themselves with their profile.

Are you an outdoor enthusiast looking to connect with like-minded individuals? Join The Forge: Lemont Quarries Meetup.com! Our group is focused on embracing the natural world while promoting environmental consciousness. Join us for weekend and weekday adventures, where we embrace green ideologies and engage in positive outdoor activities, including nature walks, and history talks. Join us now and embrace positive vibes while staying active and connected with our community.

Are you an outdoor enthusiast looking to connect with like-minded individuals? Join The Forge: Lemont Quarries Meetup.com! Our group is focused on embracing the natural world while promoting environmental consciousness. Join us for weekend adventures, where we embrace green ideologies and engage in positive outdoor activities, including nature walks, and history talks. Join us every third Sunday of the month and embrace positive vibes while staying active and connected with our community.

We're back for another season! This group is for beginner to intermediate tennis players 50 and over. I started this group to meet others that enjoy playing tennis outdoors for fun and recreation. We will meet to play doubles on Saturday mornings. There will be a $10 one time annual fee payable at the first session you attend. The fee will cover the meetup costs and new tennis balls each session.

This is a group for those in their primarily in their 30s - 50s. We will enjoy outdoor summer music festivals, dining out, volunteering, happy hours, game nights, movies, bowling, hiking, walk-a-thons, vacations. The options and fun are endless!

This group was created to bring together WOMEN ONLY of a similar age group (single, married, divorced, working, retired, kids, no kids, doesn't matter) who are interested in building solid, real friendships. Let's disconnect from the stresses of life and have some fun and laughs. The group's activities include things like eating out, trivia/bingo nights, paint-n-sip/crafting parties, playing cards/board games (at an establishment or someone's home), backyard BBQ's (someone's home), spa days, farmers markets, and various other fun things we find to do throughout the year. This is not a group for bar-hopping or dating. Our activities are varied but are tailored to the majority who attend the events. Looking forward to meeting more AMAZING women! Please request to join ONLY if you are serious about attending our events. Most events occur in the following cities: Aurora, N. Aurora, Geneva, St. Charles, Warrenville, Oswego, Yorkville, Elgin, S. Elgin, Lisle, Wheaton, Naperville, Sugar Grove. \*\*There will be a $10.00 annual fee charged for all members. This fee will help offset the subscription costs, and any additional funds will be used at various events. There will be a 30 day trial period before you will be charged.\*\*

“For there is no friend like a sister, in calm or stormy weather, to cheer one on the tedious way, to fetch one if one goes astray, to lift one if one totters down, to strengthen whilst one stands”

-ChristinaG. Rossetti

Meet other African American women in the far western suburbs who have like interests, concerns, and cultural needs.

You will meet active and inspiring women like yourself who crave the connection of other down-to-earth, professional, ambitious, family-oriented women.

TOFU encompasses a wide range of social activities. We try to plan activities that nourish the mind, body, and soul.

When you join TOFU, you gain entrance into a network of women who like to have fun, explore new interests, gain new insights, make new acquaintances, and share in the common ground that you can only find in a group like TOFU.

The South Naperville Women's Chapter meets weekly to develop business, exchange leads, and increase their business success. We only allow one business per category, so this is a great opportunity to get in on the ground floor of a growing group.

The chapter is based on Leads Club 34 year successful system to increase business, develop relationships, become a resource, while in a positive, supportive environment.

We are actively looking for women in some of the following categories:

 Computer Repair, Web Design,  Cleaning Service, Printer, Dentist, Massage Therapist, CPA/Tax Accountant, and more!