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  • red banded leafhopper on a leaf

    Insect Investigation

    Sagawau Environmental Learning Center • Lemont, IL 60439

    Join a naturalist as we investigate this fascinating group of organisms.

    Free • Registration Required
  • A honey bee perched atop a flower.

    The Buzz on Bees

    River Trail Nature Center • Northbrook, IL 60062

    Visit our beehives and meet the beekeepers to learn about bees, pollination and honey.

    Free
  • A heron standing in the water.

    Sulky Bird Count

    Sulky Bird Count
    Crabtree Nature Center • Barrington, IL 60010

    Join a naturalist as we explore this preserve while looking for local birds. A limited supply of binoculars available for loan at select events. All levels […]

    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 group of people walking along a forested trail.

    Walk & Talk

    Walk & Talk
    Spears Woods • Cook County, IL 60480 (near Willow Springs)

    Walk & Talk Hikes are for the curious mind who wants to know more about the Forest Preserves and natural areas. These walks will be […]

    Free
  • Wellness in the Woods logo

    Digital Detox in the Garden

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

    Learn how plants can help us disconnect from our devices. Led by Wandering Paths Founder and flower farmer Navraaz Kaur Basati.

    Free • Registration Required
  • A set of weaving materials and tools.

    Nature Weaving Workshop for Seniors

    Trailside Museum of Natural History • River Forest, IL 60305

    Join local artist Phyllis Frick in exploring weaving with natural vegetation, seeds and more. Materials provided.

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

    Night of Nature Play

    Featured
    Eggers Grove • Chicago, IL 60617

    Experience nature at night through open play, star gazing and s’mores.

    Free
  • looking up at a large bur oak tree

    Canceled Walk & Talk: Champion Tree Hike

    Walk & Talk
    Wolf Road Woods • Cook County, IL 60480 (near Willow Springs)

    Walk & Talk Hikes are for the curious mind who wants to know more about the Forest Preserves and natural areas. These walks will be […]

    Free
  • Bridge and trail at Sagawau Environmental Learning Center. Photo by Christine Karge Dewey.

    Canceled Listening to Nature

    Sagawau Environmental Learning Center • Lemont, IL 60439

    Rescheduled for October 3, 2026: https://fpdcc.com/event/listening-to-nature-2/ W. Long will lead us in an exploration of the soundscape via the trails of the Sagawau Environmental Learning […]

    Free
  • 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 family looks at an ambassador animal exhibit

    “Bone” Appetit

    “Bone” Appétit
    Trailside Museum of Natural History • River Forest, IL 60305

    Join us at feeding time as we give our outdoor Ambassador Animals their dinner.

    Free
  • A bat flying through the air during sunset above a forest preserve

    Bat & Nighthawk Walk

    Camp Shabbona Woods • South Holland, IL 60473

    Join us for a walk around our 1-mile dogwood trail and look for and listen to bats and nighthawks.

    Free • Registration Closed
  • Ruby-throated hummingbird feeding on cardinal flower at McCormick Woods. Photo by Fidencio Marbella.

    Happy Hummingbirds

    Sagawau Environmental Learning Center • Lemont, IL 60439

    Visit the Hummingbird Garden to watch and learn about hummingbirds, gardening and feeder maintenance. English and Spanish. Drop in.

    Free
  • An adult and child biking together outdoors.

    Share the Trails: Cycling Pit Stop

    LaBagh Woods • Chicago, IL 60630

    Get your helmet fit, tires inflated, bike checked and learn about trail safety. Presented by Ride Illinois. Grove 4.

    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 group of children at an indoor event.

    Tiny Tot Day

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

    Join your little ones and enjoy nature through movement, art and sensory play.

    Free
  • An animal ambassador owl pictured in its enclosure.

    National Wildlife Day

    Crabtree Nature Center • Barrington, IL 60010

    Discover and celebrate the wildly wonderful wildlife of Illinois and abroad.

    Free
  • Two people birding with binoculars in hand.

    Bird Walk

    Bird Walk
    Eggers Grove • Chicago, IL 60617

    Join a naturalist as we look for local birds. A limited supply of binoculars available for loan at select events.

    Free