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Meet Our Ambassador Animals
Event Locations
- Northwest Cook County
- North Cook County
- Central Cook County
- Southwest Cook County
- South Cook County
- Virtual
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.
Event Categories
- All Events
- Adaptive Recreation
- Animal Ambassador
- Archery
- Arts & Crafts
- Astronomy
- Bicycling
- Birding
- Camping
- Cross-Country Skiing
- Education
- Film
- Fishing
- Fitness
- Nature Play
- Gardening
- Hiking & Walking
- History & Culture
- Music
- Paddling
- Photography
- Senior
- Storytelling
- Sustainability
- Volunteer
- Wellness in the Woods
- Youth
Events Guide
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.
Events Guide (PDF)Nature Express Bus
Get free transportation to the Forest Preserves for your group.
Learn MoreEvent Accessibility
We are committed to providing equal, integrated participation for individuals with disabilities. Please contact the organizer of your event 72 hours in advance to request reasonable accommodations and to obtain more information about site accessibility. For more information, contact 630-453-7887 or email Kenyon.Duner@cookcountyil.gov.