“Endangered Orchids” Art Display Opening
Trailside Museum of Natural History • River Forest, IL 60305Meet and chat with noted botanical artist Kathleen Marie Garness and view her recent large drawings of endangered local orchids, […]
Meet and chat with noted botanical artist Kathleen Marie Garness and view her recent large drawings of endangered local orchids, […]
Follow a short trail and read a posted children’s nature story. Then pick up an activity bag with a craft […]
Learn basic printmaking techniques using natural materials. Supplies provided. Bring items you wish to decorate.
Help remove invasive garlic mustard. Supplies provided. Earn Service-Learning hours. Ages 15 & up.
Help connect your little one with nature during open nature play time. Grove 7.
Join IL Ext. Master Naturalists for fun nature and inquiry-based activities.
Reconnect with nature during relaxing mindfulness and meditative practices.
Mindful and meditative guided nature walk. Ages 18 & up.
Walk & Talk hikes are for the curious mind who wants to know more about the Forest Preserves and natural […]
Learn about our outdoor resident animals during feeding time.
Short, calming nature discovery walk. Ages 2-4 w/adult.
Foster families, connect with other foster families while kayaking on the pond! Instruction and equipment provided.
Learn about periodical (17 year) cicadas! Insect discovery walks, live cicada viewing and more. Family program.
Bring in your gently used books and leave with some new-to-you books! Books can be of any genre and reading […]
Mindful and meditative guided nature walk. Ages 18 & up.
Make a simple musical instrument with us or bring your own and join the jam! All ages welcome to join […]
Listen to a nature-themed book read aloud by North Riverside Public Library, followed by an activity. Stay after for a […]
Join local artist, Phyllis Frick, in making collages of plants, animals and landscapes. Ages 55 and up.
Reconnect with nature. Relaxing mindfulness and meditative practices will be led during a leisurely walk. Grove 6.
Fitness Hikes are for those looking to get some exercise outdoors. Fitness hikes will be faster paced with little to […]
Learn how to kayak on moving water. Class includes a 3-mile trip down the Des Plaines River. Instruction, equipment, kayaks […]
Mindful and meditative guided nature walk. Ages 18 & up.
Presented with River Forest Public Library. We’ll read stories and do a simple nature activity. Weather dependent. Ages 0 to […]
Don't be Rude, It's A Brood: Cicadas Connect to nature through fun inquiry-based activities. Different theme/activities each month. Drop in.
Join the American Indian Center of Chicago to learn the importance of the solstice to the Native community; enjoy traditional […]
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.