Party for the Preserves: Litter Clean-up
Crabtree Nature Center 3 Stover Road, Barrington HillsIn honor of National CleanUp Day, help care for our natural world. Drop in anytime and pick up supplies for […]
In honor of National CleanUp Day, help care for our natural world. Drop in anytime and pick up supplies for […]
Enjoy the fresh air and put your muscles to work by helping to restore habitat. Equipment provided.
Celebrate National Public Lands Day with nature-based activities and bike rides. Divvy bikes provided, limited supply.
Join us for drop-in activities that help us to be better stewards of the land. Earn service-learning hours.
Celebrate the Forest Preserves of Cook County on National Public Lands Day. Fall Flower Walks: 10:30 am & 1:30 pm […]
Enjoy music, salsa dance instruction, food trucks, bilingual hikes, yoga and more. Programa ofrecido en Espanol. Music and dance lessons […]
Join us to celebrate Native American culture while recognizing the theme ‘Every Child Matters.’ Enjoy traditional Powwow, native food, and […]
Celebrate National Public Lands Day by enjoying a nature walk and learning about the importance of green spaces.
Join us at feeding time to learn about our outdoor ambassador animals and their habits.
Celebrate National Public Lands Day with us through live music, food vendors and a night hike. Enjoy paddling on the […]
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.
Events Guide (PDF)Get free transportation to the Forest Preserves for your group.
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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.