Autumnal Equinox Walk
Trailside Museum of Natural History • River Forest, IL 60305Celebrate the first day of autumn with a walk.
Celebrate the first day of autumn with a walk.
Join the American Indian Center of Chicago to learn about the Autumnal Equinox. Grove 2.
Walk with a naturalist around the prairie, enjoy the blooming flowers with the sea of grass. Ages 18 & up.
Let the healing powers of nature help ease your mind and stimulate your senses on this fall color walk.
Are you wanting an event to reconnect with nature and explore the beautiful colors of fall? Come to a wonderful […]
Participate in a canoe trip, fishing, archery, Dia de los Muertos-themed pumpkin painting, nature play, and Bach-to-Rock music. The rain […]
Celebrate the season with a special day of autumn fun, entertainment, beekeeping demonstrations, pumpkin painting, honey sales, activities and more! […]
Look for the changing colors on a 3.4-mile walk. Color scavenger hunts for the little ones provided.
Learn why trees drop their leaves and the cause of leaf color change.
Take a guided walk in the woods in celebration of Polish American Heritage Month.
Enjoy a guided walk to view and photograph seasonal nature. For all levels and camera types. Ages 13 & up.
Mark the end of the paddling season with the Forest Preserves and enjoy one last trip on the water! All […]
Learn about our oaks and their importance while taking a leisurely stroll.
Visit the bird feeding stations and hike along a nature trail to observe birds during the fall season.
Come join the Forest Preserves of Cook County at Go Ape for an unforgettable autumn experience complete with local vendors, […]
Get inspired by the colors of the season as we paint tree cookies and make art with fallen leaves. All […]
Rustle through the fallen leaves on a guided 1-mile fitness walk.
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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Please contact Experience.Nature@cookcountyil.gov or 708-771-1573 about accommodations for specific camping and outdoor recreation activities.