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.
Join us for an exciting outdoor event that bridges cultures, connects newcomers to nature and celebrates the spirit of adventure! Grove 4.
A walk to highlight the signs of spring.
Reconnect with nature during relaxing mindfulness and meditative practices.
Short, calming nature discovery walk. Ages 2-4 w/adult.
Reconnect with nature during relaxing mindfulness and meditative practices.
Awaken your senses and renew your bond with nature. Ages 18 & up.
Learn about periodical (17 year) cicadas! Insect discovery walks, live cicada viewing and more. Family program.
Join a staff person as you search for unique spring wildflowers.
Intro to camping for families. Includes meals, all camping gear and outdoor fun. $75/family (group up to 6).
Delight in the sights, scents and stories of spring flowers on a guided walk.
Programs will address content required to achieve varying levels of nature-related cub scout adventures. Mar 24: Wolf Level Apr 28: Bear Level May 26: Webelos Level
Reconnect with nature during relaxing mindfulness and meditative practices.
For curious minds who want to know more about the Forest Preserves, these hikes will be led at a slower pace with frequent stopping and interpretation. 2.5 miles.
Reconnect with nature during relaxing mindfulness and meditative practices.
Join us this Pride Month for a self-guided interpretive walk to learn about LGBTQ2S+ people in conservation.
Mindful and meditative guided nature walk. Ages 18 & up.
Venture out on our scenic trails for a guided 3- to 4-mile walk.
Reconnect with nature during relaxing mindfulness and meditative practices.
Reconnect with nature during relaxing mindfulness and meditative practices.
Join our bilingual night walk to hear seasonal frog calls and other nocturnal creatures. Spanish native speakers encouraged! Ages 16 & up. ¡Los invitamos a una caminata para eschuchar los cantos de las ranas y otras criaturas nocturnas de la temporada. Solo personas mayores de 16 años.
Join Friends of the Forest Preserves and Chicago BIPOC Birders for an early morning birding adventure. Únase a Friends of the Forest Preserves y Chicago BIPOC Birders para una aventura de observación de aves Bird Walk/ Caminata de Aves: June 8 Plant Walk/ Caminata de Identificación de Plantas: July 13 Tree Walk/ Caminata de Identificación […]
Reconnect with nature. Relaxing mindfulness and meditative practices will be led during a leisurely walk. Grove 6.
Week 1: Create a Self-Love Kit (Jun 8) Week 2: Peace and Drum Circle (Jun 22) Week 3: Sensory Experience Walk (Jul 20) Week 4: Grief and Self-Love Workshop (Aug […]
Join us for a “before hours” walk to experience the dawning of a new day.
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 areas. These walks will be led at a slower pace […]
Reconnect with nature during relaxing mindfulness and meditative practices.
Seniors Enjoying Nature Inside/Outside Rain or Shine! Join us for a nature-inspired adventure for seniors. Ages 55 & up.
