
Printmaking Workshop
Swallow Cliff Woods-North • Cook County, IL 60464 (near Palos Park)Learn how to carve your own linoleum block stamp. All materials provided. […]
Learn how to carve your own linoleum block stamp. All materials provided. […]
1.5-hour long workshop covering basic camping skills. All ages.
Offered in partnership with the Kenneth Young Center. Ages 18 & up.
Create new items for our ambassador animals, then see how they are […]
Connect to nature through fun themed activities and crafts for adults and […]
University of Illinois Extension Certified Master Naturalists will connect visitors with nature […]
Sketch and paint a great horned owl using acrylic paints. For beginners […]
Learn about the clothing, tools and methods needed to stay healthy while […]
Learn about what makes oak trees special.
Join us for a prairie seed collecting workday. Ages 12 & up. […]
Explore for native nuts and learn how animals use them for food […]
Join us at feeding time to learn about our outdoor ambassador animals […]
Celebrate the season with a special day of autumn fun. Entertainment, beekeeping demonstrations, […]
Join us at feeding time to learn about our outdoor ambassador animals […]
Learn about the celebration of Diwali in India and enjoy some of […]
Stop by the visitor center to learn about reptiles, mammals and birds […]
Stroll beneath the darkest night as we explore Search for spiders under […]
Learn about the celebration of Diwali in India and enjoy some of […]
Step up your birding game by learning how to identify the complexities […]
Walk & Talk Hikes are for the curious mind who wants to […]
Join a volunteer activity, take a guided walk or learn about careers […]
Nearly all 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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For specific camping and outdoor recreation activity accomodations, please contact Kenyon Duner’s office at 630-453-7887 or via email at Kenyon.Duner@cookcountyil.gov.