Maple Syrup Festival
River Trail Nature Center • Northbrook, IL 60062Celebrate the arrival of spring with a special day of activities including […]
Celebrate the arrival of spring with a special day of activities including […]
Experience the past and present of our site through discussion and interaction.
Bring your own bike and helmet and join us on a guided […]
Celebrate Women’s History Month with a guided walk and learn about women […]
Celebrate Women's History Month by learning how artists made scientific discoveries accessible […]
Learn the significance of spring in Native American culture while participating in […]
Take a 1.5 looped walk around Tomahawk Slough, stopping to read and […]
In partnership with UIC Arab American Cultural Center and Arab American Family […]
Dark nights are one of the most natural elements of life on […]
In honor of Arab American Heritage Month, experience a story unfold along […]
Join in and listen to the story "Under the Drinking Gourd" and […]
Join us in celebrating Arab American Heritage Month! Immerse yourself in the […]
Enjoy a self-guided walk while learning about the role Asian Americans and […]
In partnership with the American Indian Health Services Center, St. Kateri Center, […]
Join us on a guided walk to learn about ways people have […]
In honor of Asian American Pacific Islander Heritage Month, participate in all […]
Join us for a day of celebration and exploration as we honor […]
Join us for an exciting outdoor event that bridges cultures, connects newcomers […]
Join us this Pride Month for a self-guided interpretive walk to learn […]
Celebrate all things Forest Preserves at Daley Plaza. We’ll be there with […]
Walk & Talk Hikes are for the curious mind who wants to […]
Celebrate freedom, family and country with various activities, presentations, performances and exhibits […]
Celebrate Pride Month and learn about different types of family arrangements in […]
Learn the significance of summer in Native American culture while participating in […]
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.