Day Hiking Leadership Training
Bemis Woods-North • Cook County, IL 60523 (near Oak Brook)For teachers/youth educators! DHLT gives you all the tools to take groups out into the preserves for the day.
For teachers/youth educators! DHLT gives you all the tools to take groups out into the preserves for the day.
Join us for a workshop covering basic camping skills. All ages.
Cooking outdoors is easy and fun! Learn how to prepare food both over a fire and on a stove. Ages […]
During this class, you will learn practical tips and strategies that every outdoor traveler should know. We'll cover the 10 […]
Join us for a workshop covering basic camping skills.
Learn the significance of spring in Native American culture while participating in various timed activities with Trickster Cultural Center.
Join us for a workshop covering basic camping skills.
Overnight training course to learn skills needed to plan and lead group camping trips. Covers safety, day-hiking, tent and stove-set […]
Cooking outdoors is easy and fun! Learn how to prepare food both over a fire and on a stove. Ages […]
Calling all teachers, group leaders & youth educators! Our Day Hiking Leadership Training program gets youth and groups of all […]
Learn all about primitive shelter buildings and build your own. Bring your friends! Ages 12 & up.
Overnight training course to learn skills needed to plan and lead group camping trips. Covers safety, day-hiking, tent and stove-set […]
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.