Walk with Pride!
Sagawau Environmental Learning Center • Lemont, IL 60439Take a self-guided walk to learn about LGBTQ2S+ people in conservation.
Take a self-guided walk to learn about LGBTQ2S+ people in conservation.
Children ages 5 to 6 years old are invited to explore the […]
Love art and nature? Join the like-minded nature enthusiasts Deer Grove Nature […]
Different nature theme activities each month. Ages 55 & up.
Stop by the visitor center to learn about reptiles, mammals and birds […]
Enjoy an afternoon out paddling. Instruction, equipment and kayaks provided. Hosted at […]
A series that will combine gardening information with health & wellness. Presented […]
Perform or listen to music and poetry at an open-mic night on […]
Join other seniors for a gentle, moderately paced 1-mile walk.
Walk & Talk Hikes are for the curious mind who wants to […]
Visit with banders to learn about this scientific method used to study […]
Join us for a themed stroll under the World’s Largest Urban Night […]
Join us from 9:30 am to 12 pm to investigate fish habitats, […]
Join the River Forest Public Library and the Trailside Museum for our […]
Drop in at Trailside Museum to connect to nature through fun inquiry-based […]
Freedom - Passage - Liberation Join Rooted Routes for a reflective guided […]
Join us for a walk focusing on the contributions made by African-American […]
Unleash your creativity! Learn basic techniques in shaping and decorating unique pieces […]
Paddle along the African American Heritage Water Trail. Presented by Beaubien Woods […]
Paddle along the African American Heritage Water Trail. Presented by Beaubien Woods […]
Cycling celebration with Major Taylor Trail Keepers and Black Girls Bike. BYO-bike […]
Join us for a lively discussion of the book “Beaverland”, which reveals […]
Paddle along the African American Heritage Water. Presented by The Midwest Underground […]
Nearly all events are free; some require registration and/or a low fee. Residents may qualify for free admission opportunities at our partners: Brookfield Zoo Chicago and the Chicago Botanic Garden.
Printed copies of our quarterly Events Guide are available at our Nature Centers and General Headquarters. They may also be available at your local city hall or library. Know a location that should have our Events Guide? Contact us.
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Please contact Experience.Nature@cookcountyil.gov or 708-771-1573 about accommodations for specific camping and outdoor recreation activities.