Friends of the Forest Preserves: Bird Walk
Whistler Woods • Riverdale, IL 60827Join a naturalist as we explore this preserve while looking for local […]
Join a naturalist as we explore this preserve while looking for local […]
Enjoy a shared love of reading and birds as we discuss this […]
Banding at Sagawau is beginning its 27th year. See birds up close […]
Enjoy interactive programs, kids’ tree climb, guided wildflower walks, bird banding, kid’s […]
Join us as we seek out spring migrants. Binoculars available for loan.
Join us for activities dedicated to our feathered neighbors! Bird Walk: 8 […]
Celebrate migrating birds on guided bird walks. All birding levels welcomed; binoculars […]
Celebrate migratory birds and watch bird banding demonstrations while learning how insects […]
Drop-in for a bird watch from a fixed location.
Learn the basics of bird watching. Ages 8 & up.
Get up close with live birds of prey.
Join us as we seek out spring migrants. Binoculars available for loan.
Join Chicago Bird Alliance for a bird walk at the height of […]
Gain the skills to begin to learn to identify local bird sounds.
We’ll search for nests and nesting activity. Bring binoculars or borrow ours.nestnes
Join us for an evening of tagging and releasing to learn about […]
Join us for a stroll looking for birds while we learn basic […]
Children ages 10-11 will explore the outdoors through fishing, birdwatching, insect discovery, […]
Don’t be THAT person when you are out birding. Learn about ABA […]
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.
Events Guide (PDF)Get free transportation to the Forest Preserves for your group.
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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.