Winter Exploration Day
Dan Ryan Woods Visitor Center • Chicago, IL 60620This is a great opportunity for the whole family to enjoy snowshoeing (weather permitting), nature hikes, art making, campfires and […]
This is a great opportunity for the whole family to enjoy snowshoeing (weather permitting), nature hikes, art making, campfires and […]
Kick off your resolution of being more active by taking a hike with a naturalist on New Year’s Eve morning!
Fulfill your resolution of being more active by taking a brisk guided walk. Ages 18 & up.
Take steps towards your health goals during this light, 1-mile nature walk.
A winter walk through the woods. If base of snow is 4 inches, snowshoes and a short lesson will be […]
Fitness Hikes are for those looking to get some exercise outdoors. Fitness hikes will be faster paced with little to […]
Come out and explore the preserves via snowshoe. If conditions are not favorable for snowshoeing, walks and other activities will […]
Enjoy the preserves in snowshoes. Snowshoes provided; 4” of snow required. If snowshoeing is not possible, walks and other activities […]
Stop by the nature center to participate in a self-led litter pick-up. Garbage bags and disposable gloves available.
Fitness Hikes are for those looking to get some exercise outdoors. Fitness hikes will be faster paced with little to […]
Fitness Hikes are for those looking to get some exercise outdoors. Fitness hikes will be faster paced with little to […]
Join us for a fast-paced 3-mile winter hike around Phantom Prairie loop. Ages 18 & up.
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.