Poetry Trail: Black History Month

Bemis Woods-South • Cook County, IL 60558 (near Western Springs)

In honor of Black History Month, walk a short, looped trail and read poetry for children written by Black authors […]

Black History Month Celebration

Mathew Bieszczat Volunteer Resource Center • Chicago, IL 60646

Learn about Black environmentalists and the history of the Forest Preserves’ trails as it relates to the Underground Railroad Movement.

Underground Railroad Walks

Sand Ridge Nature Center • South Holland, IL 60473

Join us on a self-guided journey that follows the Underground Railroad route connected to the Calumet Region during the mid-1800s.

Underground Railroad Walks

Sand Ridge Nature Center • South Holland, IL 60473

Join us on a self-guided journey that follows the Underground Railroad route connected to the Calumet Region during the mid-1800s.

Black History Month Exhibit

Sagawau Environmental Learning Center • Lemont, IL 60439

Learn about African-American skiers and the challenges faced in winter sports.

Poetry Trail: Black History Month

Bemis Woods-South • Cook County, IL 60558 (near Western Springs)

In honor of Black History Month, walk a short, looped trail and read poetry for children written by African American […]

Walk & Talk: Black History Month Celebration

LaBagh Woods • Chicago, IL 60630

Learn about the importance of Black environmentalists and how the Forest Preserves’ trails relate to the Underground Railroad Movement. Grove […]

Underground Railroad Walks

Sand Ridge Nature Center • South Holland, IL 60473

Embark on a self-guided exploration of the Underground Railroad route that traversed the Calumet Region during the mid-1800s. On Sunday, […]

Black History Month Celebration

Crabtree Nature Center • Barrington, IL 60010

Learn about the importance of Black environmentalists and how the Forest Preserves’ trails relate to the Underground Railroad Movement.