Birding Events
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Be a Better Birder: Intermediate Bird ID
Zoom PresentationStep up your birding game by learning how to identify the complexities of birds.
Project FeederWatch
Little Red Schoolhouse Nature Center • Willow Springs, IL 60480Learn how to identify, count, and report bird species findings to help scientists interpret how birds are adapting to environmental […]
Waterfowl Watch
Crabtree Nature Center • Barrington, IL 60010Get to know the ducks and geese on Crabtree Lake.
Owl-o-ween Prowl
Sand Ridge Nature Center • South Holland, IL 60473Join us for a not-so-spooky night! Learn about and search for these amazing predators of the night. Candy provided; costumes […]
Sagawau Bird Stories
Sagawau Environmental Learning Center • Lemont, IL 60439Are you curious about birds? Enjoy the stories of common and rare birds found at Sagawau and in the Lemont […]
Fall Bird Walks
Trailside Museum of Natural History • River Forest, IL 60305Join us on a guided bird walk to see both resident and migratory birds, led by John Elliott of the […]
Lunch with the Raptors
Trailside Museum of Natural History • River Forest, IL 60305Learn about Trailside’s outdoor birds of prey as they enjoy their lunch! Family program.
Meet Our Birds
Sand Ridge Nature Center • South Holland, IL 60473Learn more about our flighted ambassador animals and discover their unique adaptations.
River Trail Nightlife: Owl Prowl
River Trail Nature Center • Northbrook, IL 60062A guided walk to search for local owls. Register by 11/12. Ages 8 & up.
River Trail Nightlife: Owl Prowl
River Trail Nature Center • Northbrook, IL 60062A guided walk to search for local owls. Register by 11/12. Ages 8 & up.
Nocturnal Hunters: Owls
River Trail Nature Center • Northbrook, IL 60062Learn about the different attributes that make owls unique and fascinating.
Be a Better Birder: Identifying Bird Songs
Zoom PresentationLearn how to identify local bird songs.
Winter Bird Feeding
Sagawau Environmental Learning Center • Lemont, IL 60439Join us for a discussion on attracting birds to your yard using feeders and plantings.
Owls: Who are your neighbors?
Sagawau Environmental Learning Center • Lemont, IL 60439Learn about this group of nocturnal birds through an indoor presentation and discussion.
Knock, Knock! Who’s there?
Crabtree Nature Center • Barrington, IL 60010Our native woodpeckers, that’s who! Learn about their adaptations, make your own feeder, and go on a binocular hunt.
We’re ‘Owl’ Ears!
Sand Ridge Nature Center • South Holland, IL 60473Join us for an early morning walk as we keep our eyes and ears open for signs of owls!
Feed the Birds
Trailside Museum of Natural History • River Forest, IL 60305Learn about the best bird foods, feeders, and landscape elements to benefit our resident winter birds. You will even make […]
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
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- Animal Encounter
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- Arts & Crafts
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- Bicycling
- Birding
- Camping
- Cross-Country Skiing
- Education
- Film
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- 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.
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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.