Summer Solstice Program
Schiller Woods-West • Schiller Park, IL 60634Join the American Indian Center of Chicago to learn about the Summer Solstice. Grove 2.
Join the American Indian Center of Chicago to learn about the Summer Solstice. Grove 2.
Experience West African dance styles with songs and percussion for families. All ages welcome.
Join us for a walk and learn about the history of this urban gem.
Join us for an exciting fishing derby open to all! Compete in categories such as longest, shortest, greatest variety of […]
Join the Forest Preserves, Friends of the Chicago Portage, and other partners to celebrate this National Historic Site, its cultural […]
Wetlands are superheroes of the natural world! Join a guided walk and learn what makes this ecosystem so “super.” Ages 13 & […]
Explore the uniqueness of the Skokie Lagoons by water. Equipment provided. Group reservations required.
Grab your camera and take a guided walk, stopping along the way to discuss the history of the site and […]
Hands-on class teaching the traditional uses of plants and trees as dyes. In partnership with Trickster Gallery as part of […]
Pay homage to the Calumet Region’s Native American cultural history while investigating the artifacts that help tell their stories. Activities […]
As part of Cook County Racial Equity Week, President Preckwinkle will join the Forest Preserves of Cook County (FPCC) and […]
Presented by Trickster Cultural Center, participate in activities and discover the significance of harvest season in Native American culture.
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.
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