Underground Railroad Walks
Sand Ridge Nature Center • South Holland, IL 60473Embark on a self-guided exploration of the Underground Railroad route that traversed the Calumet Region during the mid-1800s. On Sunday, […]
Embark on a self-guided exploration of the Underground Railroad route that traversed the Calumet Region during the mid-1800s. On Sunday, […]
Celebrate the arrival of spring with a special day of activities including crafts, games, tree tapping, and maple syrup history […]
Celebrate the vernal equinox and the arrival of spring by painting a bird house, learning about seasonal changes, building and […]
Enjoy time out of school with activities including archery, nature play, hikes, art, and other fun. Drop-in.
Try a variety of outdoor recreation activities while spending school break in nature. Drop-in.
Celebrate Earth Day by doing your part in helping clean up litter in the Preserves. Supplies provided for check out.
Celebrate Earth Day by doing your part in helping clean up litter in the Preserves. Supplies available to check-out. Grove […]
Celebrate Earth Day by doing your part in helping clean up litter in the Preserves. Litter pick-up supplies available to […]
Celebrate Earth Day with themed games, self-guided litter cleanup and more.
Art activities, scavenger hunts, food chain demonstrations, and free plant giveaways will delight visitors.
You can have your cake and eat it too! Celebrate planet Earth, play party games and better the environment.
Celebrate Earth Day by doing your part in helping clean up litter in the Preserves. Supplies provided for check out. […]
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.
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Please contact Experience.Nature@cookcountyil.gov or 708-771-1573 about accommodations for specific camping and outdoor recreation activities.