Restoration Workday
Sagawau Environmental Learning Center • Lemont, IL 60439Enjoy the crisp air while staying warm. Put your muscles to work as you help restore habitat by removing invasive […]
Enjoy the crisp air while staying warm. Put your muscles to work as you help restore habitat by removing invasive […]
Enjoy the preserves in snowshoes. Snowshoes provided; 4” of snow required. If snowshoeing is not possible, walks and other activities […]
Fitness Hikes are over 3.1 miles, offer less information and are at a faster pace. 7 miles.
Fitness Hikes offer less information and are at a faster pace. 2.7 miles.
Join us for a fitness walk stopping at 10 stations to enhance your physical movements.
Spend time in nature while on school break! Try out several outdoor recreation activities. Explore, discover and create!
Join a guided bike ride around Sauk Trail Woods. Ride will be approximately 5 miles. Bring your own bike and […]
Join other seniors for a gentle, moderately paced 1 mile walk. Led by Roberta Jannsen, University of Illinois Extension volunteer. […]
Fitness Hikes are over 3.1 miles, offer less information and are at a faster pace. 5 miles (Burnham Greenway Trail […]
Help get Chicago youth outside by participating in an adventure obstacle race for the entire family.
Fitness Hikes are over 3.1 miles, offer less information and are at a faster pace. 5 miles.
Exercise and time in nature are proven ways to improve mental health. Climb the stairs, join a guided walk, take […]
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.