Events

All Day

Party for the Preserves: Litter Clean-up

Crabtree Nature Center 3 Stover Road, Barrington Hills

In honor of National CleanUp Day, help care for our natural world. Drop in anytime and pick up supplies for […]

Free
Ongoing

Camping For All

Camp Bullfrog Lake 9600 Wolf Road, Willow Springs

Enjoy cycling, climbing, kayaking and camping while you explore beautiful Camp Bullfrog Lake in this program specially designed for individuals […]

Free

One Voyage 5K Run & Walk

Busse Forest-Central

Help get youth from the Chicagoland area into the outdoors by participating in run fun for the entire family. Register: […]

Free

Accessible Autumnal Equinox Walk

Trailside Museum of Natural History 738 Thatcher Ave, River Forest

Join us for a talk about the equinox on a short, guided nature walk on a paved trail. ADA Accessible.

Free
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Pedal the Preserves

Carl R. Hansen Woods

Learn basics, simple maintenance, and safe riding skills then explore the trail. Family-friendly. Loaner bikes upon request to first 15 […]

Free

Drop In Bird Banding

Sagawau Environmental Learning Center 12545 W 111th St, Lemont

Banding at Sagawau is in its 27th year. See birds up close while learning about this scientific method.

Free

“Check Out” Nature  

Swallow Cliff Woods-North IL

Explore nature by checking out some of our gear. We will answer questions, give trail recommendations, maps, and more.   

Free

Hoarders

Crabtree Nature Center 3 Stover Road, Barrington Hills

Come watch animals stocking up their larders for winter. All ages.

Free

Interesting Insects

River Trail Nature Center 3120 Milwaukee Ave, Northbrook

Look for all the different insects we can find in the Fall season.

Free