Birding Events
Birding
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Calendar of Events
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Tuesdays are for the Birds!
Tuesdays are for the Birds!
Join us as we seek out fall migrants. Binoculars available for loan.
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Fall Bird Walks
Fall Bird Walks
Join us on a guided bird walk to see both resident and migratory birds, led by John Elliott of the […]
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Tuesdays are for the Birds!
Tuesdays are for the Birds!
Join us as we seek out fall migrants. Binoculars available for loan.
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Meet Our Birds
Meet Our Birds
Learn more about our flighted ambassador animals and discover their unique adaptations.
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Bird painting Step-by-Step: Red-Bellied Woodpecker
Bird painting Step-by-Step: Red-Bellied Woodpecker
For beginners and intermediate artists. All materials provided. $5/person. Ages 18 & up.
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Be a Better Birder: Intermediate Bird ID
Be a Better Birder: Intermediate Bird ID
Step up your birding game by learning how to identify the complexities of birds.
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Project FeederWatch
Project FeederWatch
Learn how to identify, count, and report bird species findings to help scientists interpret how birds are adapting to environmental […]
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Owl-o-ween Prowl
Owl-o-ween Prowl
Join us for a not-so-spooky night! Learn about and search for these amazing predators of the night. Candy provided; costumes […]
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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.