Wellness Days at Whistler
Whistler Woods • Riverdale, IL 60827Reconnect with nature during relaxing mindfulness and meditative practices.
Reconnect with nature during relaxing mindfulness and meditative practices.
Walk & Talk Hikes are for the curious mind who wants to know more about the Forest Preserves and natural […]
Walk a short, looped trail and experience a story unfolding with every step. Onsite activities will be provided. Grove 7. […]
Seniors Enjoying Nature Inside/Outside Rain or Shine! Join us for a nature-inspired adventure for seniors. Ages 55 & up.
Join Friends of the Forest Preserves and Chicago BIPOC Birders for a morning of crafting, along with some stationary birding […]
Groove in the grove with Gigi’s Fitness.
Mindful and meditative guided nature walk. Ages 18 & up.
Join us for a walk to search for local woodpeckers and learn about their amazing traits.
Join us for a “before hours” walk to experience the dawning of a new day.
Reconnect with nature during relaxing mindfulness and meditative practices.
Reconnect with nature during relaxing mindfulness and meditative practices.
Some of our local wildlife begin their day just as the sun begins to set. Learn about these animals and […]
Week 1: Create a Self-Love Kit (Jun 8) Week 2: Peace and Drum Circle (Jun 22) Week 3: Sensory Experience […]
Create your own adventure with family and friends through music, nature play, games, artmaking, walks and more.
Ages 18 and up.
Talk and walk with us to learn about the specialized relationship between certain fungi and plants. Age 18 and 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.
Events Guide (PDF)Get free transportation to the Forest Preserves for your group.
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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.