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  • An exterior photo of Thatcher Woods Pavilion, showcasing the building, the grounds and an array of picnic tables.

    Indigenous Scary Storytelling

    Thatcher Woods Pavilion • River Forest, IL 60305

    Enjoy listening to traditional and contemporary supernatural stories shared by the American Indian Center.

    Free
  • a great horned owl in a tree at Crabtree Nature Center

    Owl Prowl

    Eggers Grove • Chicago, IL 60617

    Join a naturalist for an evening walk while searching for owls.

    Free • Registration Required
  • A banner graphic for a symposium event.

    Forest Preserves of Cook County Research Symposium

    Brookfield Zoo Chicago • Brookfield, IL 60513

    This event is for everyone interested in research at the Forest Preserves to share knowledge, activities and opportunities for future research to foster relationships and […]

    $25 • Registration Required
  • A night landscape with a full moon shining amongst an indigo sky.

    Night of Nature Play

    Dan Ryan Woods Visitor Center & Pavilion • Chicago, IL 60620

    Scavenger hunt, games and crafts under the glowing night (black) lights.

    Free
  • a Forest Preserves staff member leading a group on an Underground Railroad history hike at Sand Ridge Nature Center

    Hike the Freedom Trail: Bus and Walking Tour

    Beaubien Woods Boat Launch • Chicago, IL 60827

    Follow the tale of Freedom Seekers through the Calumet Region. Presented with Midwest Underground Railroad Network.

    Free • Registration Required
  • An animal ambassador owl pictured in its enclosure.

    Animal Enrichment Studio for Teens

    Crabtree Nature Center • Barrington, IL 60010

    Create enrichment items for our ambassador animals, then see how they are used as an important part of their care.

    Free
  • North Branch Trail at Bunker Hill surrounded by large trees with orange and red leaves

    REACH Nature Navigators

    Weekly Wellness Programming
    Caldwell Woods Wellness Center • Chicago, IL 60646

    A high-energy outdoor adventure guiding visitors through a Leave No Trace scavenger hunt, shelter building and backpack challenges, wilderness first aid demos, river critter investigations, […]

    Free • Registration Required
  • A forested trail displaying fall colors.

    Fall Color Walk

    Crabtree Nature Center • Barrington, IL 60010

    Guided walk to look for color.

    Free
  • A volunteer collecting seeds.

    Seed Collecting at Wolf Road Prairie

    Wolf Road Prairie • Cook County, IL 60154 (near Westchester)

    Join us for a prairie seed collecting workday and learn about history of remnant prairie. Ages 8 & up. Ages 15 & under w/ adult.

    Free • Registration Required
  • the interior of visitor center at Sagawau Environmental Learning Center

    America’s Landscapes: The Palos Preserves

    Sagawau Environmental Learning Center • Lemont, IL 60439

    Learn the geological story of the hilly landscape and some of its special land formations. Oral and ASL presentation.

    Free
  • A forested trail displaying fall colors.

    Oak-tober Fall Colors Walk

    Sand Ridge Nature Center • South Holland, IL 60473

    Enjoy seasonal color changes and learn about our native oaks. Ages 12 & up.

    Free • Registration Required
  • A Forest Preserves staff member sharing migratory bird information with visitors.

    Meet the Birds

    Little Red Schoolhouse Nature Center • Willow Springs, IL 60480

    Stop by to see our birds at mealtime.

    Free
  • A close-up of the bird banding process.

    Bird Banding

    Sagawau Environmental Learning Center • Lemont, IL 60439

    Observe bird banding and talk with banders. Drop-in.

    Free
  • A group of people hiking in a forest with a backdrop of fall colors.

    Fall Color Walk

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    Palos Park Woods-North • Cook County, IL 60464 (near Palos Park)

    Travel through beautiful, wooded preserves as we look for colors of the season. 3.5 miles.

    Free
  • Participants from Misericordia - Heart of Mercy engage in an informative and interactive session that showcases a variety of animals native to Cook County.

    Wildlife Connections

    Wildlife Connections
    River Trail Nature Center • Northbrook, IL 60062

    Stop by the visitor center to learn about reptiles, mammals and birds from the residents of Misericordia – Heart of Mercy. All ages.

    Free
  • A snake in the grass.

    Reptile Awareness Day

    Crabtree Nature Center • Barrington, IL 60010

    Learn about and experience reptiles from Illinois and abroad.

    Free
  • a great horned owl in a tree at Crabtree Nature Center

    Owl Sit

    Eggers Grove • Chicago, IL 60617

    Celebrate Birdabilty week with a mobility friendly owl sit. Instead of walking through the woods trying to find owls, we will be waiting in one […]

    Free • Registration Required
  • A cicada perching atop a flower.

    Cicada Pinning Class

    Crabtree Nature Center • Barrington, IL 60010

    Learn the process and importance of entomology: what it is, why it's important, and how it's done. This class will teach students the process of […]

    $5 • Registration Required