Food is Medicine: A Small Taste of Native America
Thatcher Woods Pavilion ILParticipate in the American Indian Center's Food is Medicine event with the resident chef, who will showcase a sampling of […]
Participate in the American Indian Center's Food is Medicine event with the resident chef, who will showcase a sampling of […]
Learn the significance of harvest season in Native American culture while participating in various activities. Presented by Trickster Cultural Center. […]
Celebrate the coming equinox with a 1.5-mile walk.
Learn about nocturnal animals. Register by 9/17. Cost: $5/person. Ages 8 & up.
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.