Sit ‘N’ Sip: Winter Birds
Sand Ridge Nature Center 15891 S Paxton Ave, South HollandDrop in to see who is visiting our feeders and learn from […]
Drop in to see who is visiting our feeders and learn from […]
Ski programs will occur only when there is snow. Learn to ski […]
Beloved by locals and admired by adventurers nationwide, the Sag Valley offers […]
Learn about the amazing world of Ice Age Illinois through a series […]
Help us work to make River Trail even better. Ages 10 & […]
Join us as we Remove Invasive Plants with bow saws or loppers. […]
Activities to educate and celebrate the impact of Lunar New Year – […]
Discover what migratory birds do at their Central and South American wintering […]
Non-ski programs will occur only when there is no snow. Believe it […]
Ski programs will occur only when there is snow. Ski by 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.
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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.