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  • a family exploring the trails at Crabtree Nature Center

    Magical Forest Houses

    Little Red Schoolhouse Nature Center • Willow Springs, IL 60480

    Search for tiny, enchanted, homes built by mythical elves. These homes, built with natural materials, are hidden along our Farm Pond Trail. Scan the QR […]

    Free
  • A close-up of activities at a native seed collection volunteer event.

    Roving Seed-Collecting Team

    Tuma Lake • Cook County, IL 60480 (near Willow Springs)

    Join the roving seed-collecting team! You’ll explore different preserves, learn to identify native plants and make a direct impact on habitat restoration efforts. No experience […]

    Free • Registration Required
  • A person interacting with an indoor rock climbing wall.

    Canceled Fall Open Climb

    Camp Sullivan • Oak Forest, IL 60452

    Scale the indoor climbing wall! Participants must be over 40lbs. Adult supervision and waivers required. Accessible climbing equipment available.

    Free
  • A person with a camera in a forest.

    Sunset Photography Meetup

    Crabtree Nature Center • Barrington, IL 60010

    Join Crabtree Nature Photographers’ Meetup Group for a guided sunset walk and capture nature in the fading light.

    Free • Registration Required
  • Two people walking two dogs together.

    Doggie Date Night

    Featured
    Dan Ryan Woods Visitor Center & Pavilion • Chicago, IL 60620

    Calling all dog lovers! Costume dog parade, crafts, photo booth and raffle prizes. Dogs must be friendly and remain on leash.

    Free
  • Halloween Hoot n Howl logo

    Halloween Hoot and Howl

    Featured
    Keystone Park • River Forest, IL 60305

    Spooky family fun featuring live music, pumpkin painting and more. Presented with the River Forest Park District and River Forest Public Library.

    Free
  • Two people birding with binoculars in hand.

    Bird Walk

    Bird Walk
    Trailside Museum of Natural History • River Forest, IL 60305

    Join a naturalist as we look for local birds. A limited supply of binoculars available for loan at select events. Led by John Elliot from […]

    Free
  • A group of people hiking in a forest with a backdrop of fall colors.

    Walk & Talk: Skokie Lagoons

    Walk & Talk
    Forest Way Grove • Cook County, IL 60022 (near Glencoe)

    Walk & Talk Hikes are for the curious mind who wants to know more about the Forest Preserves and natural areas. These walks will be […]

    Free • Registration Required
  • A large tree displaying vivid fall colors.

    Fall in Focus

    Little Red Schoolhouse Nature Center • Willow Springs, IL 60480

    Bring a camera or phone and join a guided photography hike. Ages 10 & up.

    Free
  • A large tree displaying vivid fall colors.

    Fall Photography

    River Trail Nature Center • Northbrook, IL 60062

    Enjoy a guided walk to view and photograph fall colors. For all levels and camera types. Ages 13 & up.

    Free • Registration Required
  • A close-up of activities at a native seed collection volunteer event.

    Roving Seed-Collecting Team

    Schubert’s Woods • Cook County, IL 60475 (near Steger)

    Join the roving seed-collecting team! You’ll explore different preserves, learn to identify native plants and make a direct impact on habitat restoration efforts. No experience […]

    Free • Registration Required
  • A group of people prepping for a paddle.

    World Migratory Bird Day Paddle

    Linne Woods • Morton Grove, IL 60053

    Experience the magic of migration with Friends of the Chicago River and Chicago Ornithological Society. Grove 2.

    Free • Registration Required
  • A group of people prepping for a paddle.

    World Migratory Bird Day Paddle

    Kickapoo Woods • Riverdale, IL 60827

    Celebrate migratory birds through activities, talks and paddling. Presented with Friends of the Chicago River.

    Free • Registration Required
  • a great horned owl in a tree at Crabtree Nature Center

    World Animal Day

    Crabtree Nature Center • Barrington, IL 60010

    Celebrate Filipino American History Month with this year’s theme: See the World Through Their Eyes during this English/Tagalog bilingual program.

    Free
  • a Native American dancer at Busse Woods

    73rd Annual Powwow

    Schiller Woods-East • Chicago, IL 60634

    Celebrate Native American culture and enjoy traditional Powwow, food and more. Presented with American Indian Center of Chicago. Grove 9

  • a squirrel climbing a tree trunk

    Nuts About Nature

    Little Red Schoolhouse Nature Center • Willow Springs, IL 60480

    Explore the grounds to find native nuts and learn how animals use them for food and survival.sq

    Free
  • Bridge and trail at Sagawau Environmental Learning Center. Photo by Christine Karge Dewey.

    Listening to Nature

    Sagawau Environmental Learning Center • Lemont, IL 60439

    W. Long will lead us in an exploration of the soundscape via the trails of the Sagawau Environmental Learning Center. Ages 13 & up.

    Free • Registration Required
  • A mother and child painting a pumpkin.

    Pumpkinpalooza

    Featured Weekly Wellness Programming
    Caldwell Woods • Chicago, IL 60646

    Paint pumpkins and bowl, dye buckthorn, play ring toss, maneuver through a fall-themed obstacle course, and more! Supplies limited.

    Free
  • three people in a canoe at Beaubien Woods

    Paddle at Beaubien Woods

    Beaubien Woods Boat Launch • Chicago, IL 60827

    Paddle along the Little Calumet River. All ages. First come, first served. Registration is not required, but RSVPs are appreciated. Contact us at 708-771-9632 or […]

    Free
  • A family looks at an ambassador animal exhibit

    Animal Enrichment Studio

    Trailside Museum of Natural History • River Forest, IL 60305

    Learn about animal behavior while crafting enrichment items ambassador animals! Ages 10 & up.

    Free • Registration Required