Intro to Mountain Biking
Wolf Road Woods • Cook County, IL 60480 (near Willow Springs)Learn and practice riding techniques, including body and pedal position, shifting, braking, climbing, descending, and navigating minor obstacles on the […]
Learn and practice riding techniques, including body and pedal position, shifting, braking, climbing, descending, and navigating minor obstacles on the […]
Visit our beehives and meet the beekeepers to learn about bees, pollination, and honey.
Learn more about our flighted ambassador animals and discover their unique adaptations.
Join us at feeding time to learn about our outdoor ambassador animals and their habits.
Stop by the visitor center to learn about animals from the residents of Misericordia - Heart of Mercy.
Join us for an up-close look at one of our ambassador animals.
Discover something new in nature with University of Illinois Extension Volunteers.
Spend time with other teenagers in the community, experiencing nature by learning about local plants and animals, and socializing on […]
Parasitoids inspired one of horror’s greatest icons, the xenomorph from the “Alien” franchise. Learn how the ecology of these insects […]
Venture out on our scenic trails for a guided 3- to 4-mile walk.
Join us at feeding time to learn about our outdoor ambassador animals and their habits.
Become an amateur paleontologist and learn how to discover fossils in your own backyard while learning about the past. Ages […]
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.