Bike the Preserves: Sauk Trail Woods
Sauk Trail Woods-Central • South Chicago Heights, IL 60411Join a guided bike ride around Sauk Trail Woods. Ride will be approximately 5 miles. Bring your own bike and […]
Join a guided bike ride around Sauk Trail Woods. Ride will be approximately 5 miles. Bring your own bike and […]
Individuals with physical disabilities and their friends and families can explore nature through adaptive cycling, rock wall climbing and archery. […]
Come out and celebrate Juneteenth with the Forest Preserves of Cook County on the Major Taylor Trail! This will be […]
Individuals with physical disabilities and their friends and families can explore nature through adaptive cycling, paddling, rock wall climbing and […]
Family-friendly bike ride starting with a safety discussion and practical skills demo. Refreshments and free helmets available. In partnership with […]
Try adaptive sporting equipment designed for those with physical disabilities. All are welcome.
The Palos Meltdown is Chicagoland’s premier mountain bike event, with racing for all ages and abilities. Free for spectators.
Family-friendly bike ride led by experienced guides. Bikes, helmets provided.
Join us for a family-friendly biking event! Safety demonstration, techniques, tips and guided ride. Helmets/loaner bikes available. In partnership with […]
Don’t miss this unique opportunity to ride the Busse Woods trail at sunset, twilight or in the dark! Ticket includes […]
Ride Illinois will lead a safety talk before we take off for a fun, casual, family friendly bike ride. Loaner […]
Celebrate National Public Lands Day with nature-based activities and bike ride. Divvy bikes provided; limited supply.
Join us in partnership with The Nature Conservancy and community organizations for the annual Awe of Nature Festival! The festival […]
Individuals with physical disabilities and their friends and families are invited to explore nature through adaptive cycling and rock wall […]
Individuals with physical disabilities and their friends and families can explore nature through adaptive cycling and rock wall climbing. In […]
Ride Illinois will lead a safety talk before we take off for a fun, casual, family-friendly bike. Loaner bikes available.
Bring your own bike and helmet and join us on a guided ride while learning about who Marshall “Major” Taylor […]
Bring your own bike and helmet and join us on a guided ride. ~ 5 miles.
Learn bicycle basics, simple maintenance, and safe riding skills then explore the North Branch Trail. Family-friendly. Limited loaner bikes upon request. In […]
Cycling celebration with Major Taylor Trail Keepers and Black Girls Bike. 16 miles roundtrip. Bring your own bike and helmet.
Learn and practice riding techniques, including body and pedal position, shifting, braking, climbing, descending, and navigating minor obstacles 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.
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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.