Lost Boyz Inc. youth, captured in a group photo, participate in a Forest Preserves event facilitated by the Nature Express Bus program. Free admission is extended to any group visiting destinations such as Brookfield Zoo and Chicago Botanic Garden through this program.
Join us for a litter clean up in celebration of Martin Luther King Jr. Drop-in event. Grove 2.
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.
The 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.
