Feeder Watch
Feeder Watch
What birds are visiting the feeding station? Enjoy watching the feeders on a paved surface. Binoculars available for loan. Weather […]
Birding Events
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Birding & Board Games
Birding & Board Games
Watch and learn about winter birds at our feeders while playing nature-themed board games. Ages 14 & up.
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Birdy, it’s Cold Outside
Birdy, it’s Cold Outside
Learn about some of the surprising adaptations and behaviors birds use to survive winters deep freeze with an indoor presentation. […]
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Bird and Bagel Bird Walk
Bird and Bagel Bird Walk
We’ll observe bird feeder action while noshing on bagels and coffee inside the Museum, then head outdoors for a guided […]
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Coffee and Feeders
Coffee and Feeders
Bring your favorite coffee with you and enjoy watching the bird feeders from inside our newly renovated exhibit room.
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Be a Better Birder: Getting Started
Be a Better Birder: Getting Started
This program is great for beginners who want to learn about building a birding kit, techniques and finding resources.
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Birds and Bagels
Birds and Bagels
Start your morning with birds and bagels! Enjoy a treat while observing local birds at our feeders. Bagels, light refreshments […]
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Life in the Snow
Life in the Snow
Join a naturalist and explore the forest. We’ll investigate animal tracks, identify deciduous trees and observe the winter birds. Grove […]
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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.
Events Guide (PDF)Nature Express Bus
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Sign UpEvent Accessibility
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.