Nature Story Trail: “Stick and Stone” by Beth Ferry

Trailside Museum of Natural History • River Forest, IL 60305

Follow a short trail and read a posted children’s nature story. Then pick up an activity bag with a craft and  suggested outdoor activities.  

Event Series Spring Birding

Spring Birding

Sagawau Environmental Learning Center • Lemont, IL 60439

Join us for a guided walk to learn how to identify birds and appreciate their ecological significance. Binoculars available for loan.

Nature Wellness Walk

Thatcher Woods • River Forest, IL 60305

Reconnect with nature during relaxing mindfulness and meditative practices.

Welcome Back, Cicadas!

Sagawau Environmental Learning Center • Lemont, IL 60439

Welcome brood 13 of periodical cicadas. We will search for their emergence holes and learn how to identify good cicada trees.

Event Series Spring Birding

Spring Birding

Sagawau Environmental Learning Center • Lemont, IL 60439

Join us for a guided walk to learn how to identify birds and appreciate their ecological significance. Binoculars available for loan.

Walk & Talk

Arie Crown Forest • Countryside, IL 60525

Walk & Talk hikes are for the curious mind who wants to know more about the Forest Preserves and natural areas. These hikes will be led at a slower pace with frequent stopping and interpretation. 2 miles.

Spring Stroll

River Trail Nature Center • Northbrook, IL 60062

A walk to highlight the signs of spring.

Wellness Walk for Toddlers

Trailside Museum of Natural History • River Forest, IL 60305

Short, calming nature discovery walk. Ages 2-4 w/adult.

Event Series Bird Walk

Bird Walk

Dan Ryan Woods Visitor Center • Chicago, IL 60620

Join a naturalist as we explore this preserve while looking for local birds. 

Forest Therapy

Rolling Knolls • Elgin, IL 60120

Awaken your senses and renew your bond with nature. Ages 18 & up.

Event Series Bird Walk

Bird Walk

Eggers Grove • Chicago, IL 60617

Join a naturalist as we explore this preserve while looking for local birds.

Cicada-Palooza – Drop In

Trailside Museum of Natural History • River Forest, IL 60305

Learn about periodical (17 year) cicadas! Insect discovery walks, live cicada viewing and more. Family program.

Spring Wildflower Walk

Sauk Trail Woods-Central • South Chicago Heights, IL 60411

Join a staff person as you search for unique spring wildflowers.

Family Campout

Camp Shabbona Woods • South Holland, IL 60473

Intro to camping for families. Includes meals, all camping gear and outdoor fun. $75/family (group up to 6).

$75