Juneteenth Freedom Ride
Dan Ryan Woods Visitor Center • Chicago, IL 60620Cycling celebration with Major Taylor Trail Keepers and Black Girls Bike. 16 […]
Cycling celebration with Major Taylor Trail Keepers and Black Girls Bike. 16 […]
Join the American Indian Center of Chicago to learn the importance of […]
Celebrate Pride Month with a casual nature hike to enjoy the sights, […]
Join others around the globe for a morning of splashing, squishing, mud […]
Celebrate love and inclusion with nature play, games, art and more! In […]
Celebrate PRIDE month with a naturalist led nature walk. LGBTQ2S+ people, family, […]
Join the American Indian Center’s Cultural Ambassador in a game of chance […]
Learn the different aspects of Capoeira (Afro-Brazilian martial arts) on a basic […]
Gain a new perspective of the world by using different senses.
Ages 18 and up.
Did you know there are over 50 species of hummingbirds in Mexico? […]
Explore the uniqueness of Skokie Lagoons by way of water. Equipment provided. […]
Pedal with a purpose as we come together to make a positive […]
A River Thru History is an early American party with all the […]
A River Thru History is an early American party with all the […]
Learn the significance of harvest season in Native American culture while participating […]
Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month, experience a story unfold along a short trail. […]
Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month by experiencing a story unfold along a short […]
Participate in the American Indian Center's Food is Medicine event with the […]
Celebrate this National Historic Site, its cultural significance, and the history of […]
Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month, experience a story unfold along a short trail. […]
Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month by experiencing a story unfold along a short […]
Explore the uniqueness of Skokie Lagoons by way of water. Equipment provided. […]
Celebrate National Public Lands Day with nature-based activities and bike rides. Divvy […]
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.