Wild Edibles in Your Garden
Little Red Schoolhouse Nature Center • Willow Springs, IL 60480Join us as we discuss and sample some of Mother Nature’s edibles that can be grown in your garden.
Join us as we discuss and sample some of Mother Nature’s edibles that can be grown in your garden.
Experience the Des Plaines River watershed by land and water. After paddling, enjoy yard games and lunch cooked over a […]
Enjoy a day of fun outdoor activities including survival skills, campfire cooking, hiking and s’mores!
Ages 18 & up or ages 13–17 w/ adult.
Celebrate National Public Lands Day. Enjoy food, drinks, games, Jesse White Tumblers, animal ambassadors and much more. For more information, […]
Celebrate National Public Lands Day by joining us for live music from Funkadesi - Funkadesi - Chicago's Award-Winning Afro-Indo-Caribbean Music […]
Join us to celebrate Native American culture while recognizing the theme “Every Child Matters.” Enjoy traditional Powwow, native food, and […]
Enjoy an evening on Latin music and dancing. Complimentary beverages and snacks provided.
Listen to the hypnotic digital sounds of nature by DJ Q and Bennie while roasting s’mores and hotdogs over a […]
Join our partners the River Forest Public Library and the River Forest Park District for an evening of slightly spooky […]
In partnership with the American Indian Center of Chicago, join us to celebrate Native American culture with a mini-Powwow. Make […]
Listen to the hypnotic digital sounds of nature by DJ Q and Bennie while roasting s’mores and hotdogs over a […]
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.