Birding is Accessible
Sand Ridge Nature Center • South Holland, IL 60473Join us for a short, slow-paced birdwatching experience on our ADA-accessible trail […]
Join us for a short, slow-paced birdwatching experience on our ADA-accessible trail […]
Join Friends of the Forest Preserves and Chicago BIPOC Birders for a […]
Join us for a walk to search for local woodpeckers and learn […]
Ages 18 and up.
Learn how to build your birding kit, how to get started birding, […]
Sketch and paint a barn swallow. Materials provided. All skill levels welcome. […]
Invite hummingbirds to your garden. We’ll discuss gardening tips, feeding, pest control […]
Join Friends of the Forest Preserves for an early morning adventure to […]
Join us for activities, viewing, and demos of how the birds are […]
Learn the basics of bird identification, the lingo birders use to describe […]
Ages 18 and up.
Walk away from the feeders and watch hummingbirds with staff in some […]
Learn about birds of prey and how staff care for our ambassador […]
Join us as we seek out fall migrants. Binoculars available for loan.
Discover how to make your yard and home bird friendly. Learn about […]
Spend some time in our hummingbird garden for a Q&A with staff.
Learn more about our flighted ambassador animals and discover their unique adaptations.
Join us as we seek out fall migrants. Binoculars available for loan.
Join us as we seek out fall migrants. Binoculars available for loan.
Join us on a guided bird walk to see both resident and […]
Banding at Sagawau is in its 27th year. See birds up close […]
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.