Book Walk: “An Immense World”
Sagawau Environmental Learning Center • Lemont, IL 60439Celebrate Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month. This self-guided walk will […]
Celebrate Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month. This self-guided walk will […]
Enjoy a staff-led walk and learn tips on how to identify trees […]
Fitness Hikes are for those looking to get some exercise outdoors. Fitness […]
Enjoy a staff-led walk and learn tips on how to identify trees […]
Enjoy a scavenger hunt that uses your five senses. Program for children […]
Bring in your gently used books and leave with some new-to-you books! […]
Put your muscles to work as you help restore habitat by removing […]
Learn about the history of basketry/weaving techniques and create a small project […]
Join us at feeding time to learn about our outdoor ambassador animals […]
Take a self-guided walk to learn about LGBTQ2S+ people in conservation.
Celebrate everything the Forest Preserves has to offer through animal encounters, arts […]
Walk & Talk Hikes are for the curious mind who wants to […]
Attract pollinators and birds by including native plants in your garden.
Learn about nature through sensory experiences, stories and artmaking. Ages 2-5 w/adult.
Join us at feeding time to learn about our outdoor ambassador animals […]
Engage in creative, imaginative and child-directed, outdoor free-play as a family.
Join us for an afternoon guided stroll.
From 12 pm to 3 pm, learn the significance of summer in […]
Love art and nature? Join the like-minded nature enthusiasts Deer Grove Nature […]
Learn how to connect to nature, book an event in the Forest […]
Stop by the visitor center to learn about reptiles, mammals and birds […]
Join other seniors for a gentle, moderately paced 1-mile walk.
Read a story, make a craft and go on an adventure. Ages […]
Join us for nature-themed interactive songs and simple stories. 0-23 months. Tickets […]
Nearly all Forest Preserves 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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Sign UpThe Forest Preserves is committed to providing equal, integrated participation for individuals with disabilities. Please contact the Nature Center hosting your event or program 72 hours in advance to request reasonable accommodations or inquire about site accessibility.
Please contact Experience.Nature@cookcountyil.gov or 708-771-1573 about accommodations for specific camping and outdoor recreation activities.