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Hiking & Walking Events

Event Series Bird Walk

Bird Walk

Bemis Woods-South • Cook County, IL 60558 (near Western Springs)

Register: chicagobirdalliance.org/upcoming-events

Free

Story Trail

Rolling Knolls • Elgin, IL 60120

Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month by experiencing a story unfold along a short trail. A craft is available to take home […]

Free

Fall Equinox Walk

Crabtree Nature Center • Barrington, IL 60010

Celebrate the coming equinox with a 1.5-mile walk.

Free

River Trail Nightlife: Night Walk

River Trail Nature Center • Northbrook, IL 60062

Learn about nocturnal animals. Register by 9/17. Cost: $5/person. Ages 8 & up.

$5
Event Series Bird Walk

Fall Bird Walks

Trailside Museum of Natural History • River Forest, IL 60305

Join us on a guided bird walk to see both resident and migratory birds, led by John Elliott of the […]

Free

Walk and Talk

Oak Forest Heritage Preserve-East • Oak Forest, IL 60452

Walk & Talk Hikes are for the curious mind who wants to know more about the Forest Preserves and natural […]

Free

Canceled One Voyage 5K Run & Walk

Busse Forest-Central • Cook County, IL 60007 (near Elk Grove Village)

Help get youth from the Chicagoland area into the outdoors by participating in run fun for the entire family. Register: […]

Free

Accessible Autumnal Equinox Walk

Trailside Museum of Natural History • River Forest, IL 60305

Join us for a talk about the equinox on a short, guided nature walk on a paved trail. ADA Accessible.

Free

“Check Out” Nature  

Swallow Cliff Woods-North • Cook County, IL 60464 (near Palos Park)

Explore nature by checking out some of our gear. We will answer questions, give trail recommendations, maps, and more.   

Free