Events
Senior Naturalists
Crabtree Nature Center 3 Stover Road, Barrington HillsDiscover the natural world with a themed activity. Ages 55 & up.
Phone-tography 101
Caldwell Woods ILEnjoy a walk in Caldwell Woods and learn the basics of photography […]
Canceled Access Adventure Multi-Sport Day
Miller Meadow-South ILEnjoy cycling and climbing while in this program specially designed for individuals […]
Phone-tography 101
Caldwell Woods ILEnjoy a walk in Caldwell Woods and learn the basics of photography […]
Thursdays in the Field Drop In
Trailside Museum of Natural History 738 Thatcher Ave, River ForestDrop in at Trailside on the 3rd Thursday of each month to […]
Teen Exploration Days at Sand Ridge
Sand Ridge Nature Center 15891 S Paxton Ave, South HollandJoin us after hours each month for fun activities. Spanish speakers welcome! […]
Nature Book Club: “The Nature of Oaks”
Forest Park Public Library 7555 Jackson Blvd, Forest ParkDiscuss this timely and important book by Doug Tallamy. Register: www.fppl.org/
Moon Walk
Little Red Schoolhouse Nature Center 9800 Willow Springs Rd, Willow SpringsLet the full moon be our guide as we walk in the […]
Event Locations
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.
Event Categories
- All Events
- Adaptive
- Animal Encounter
- Archery
- Arts & Crafts
- Astronomy
- Bicycling
- Birding
- Camping
- Cross-Country Skiing
- Education
- Film
- Fishing
- Fitness
- Food & Beverage
- Nature Play
- Gardening
- Hiking & Walking
- History & Culture
- Music
- Paddling
- Photography
- Senior
- Storytelling
- Volunteer
- Wellness in the Woods
- Yoga
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.
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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.