Nature Block Party
Eggers Grove • Chicago, IL 60617Join us for a day of celebration and exploration as we honor the incredible diversity of life at Eggers Grove.
Join us for a day of celebration and exploration as we honor the incredible diversity of life at Eggers Grove.
Join us for an exciting outdoor event that bridges cultures, connects newcomers to nature and celebrates the spirit of adventure! […]
Enjoy a scavenger hunt that uses your five senses. Ages 5-13.
Nature stories, crafts and activities. Ages 3-6 w/adult.
Celebrate everything the Forest Preserves has to offer through animal encounters, arts & crafts, recreation, and much more at this […]
Engage in creative, imaginative, and child-directed, outdoor free-play as a family. In partnership with The Alliance for Early Childhood and BackYard Nature Center.
A special program for little naturalists. Read a story, make a craft, and go on an adventure. Ages 3 to […]
Ignite your child’s sense of wonder and curiosity as we explore, experiment, and make discoveries in the natural world. Ages […]
Join us for archery, canoeing, and more.
Learn about nature through music, stories, and artmaking. Ages 2-5 w/adult. Jun 9: Cicadas! Jun 12: Cicadas! Jul 10: Snakes! […]
Nature stories, crafts, and activities. Children ages 3 to 6 with adult.
Learn about nature through music, stories, and artmaking. Ages 2-5 w/adult. Jun 9: Cicadas! Jun 12: Cicadas! Jul 10: Snakes! […]
Spend a day investigating fish and their habitat, creating fish crafts and learning how to cast. On the second day, […]
The whole family is invited for a day of outdoor fun! Free fishing derby, tree climb, nature play, animal encounters, […]
Pick up a treasure map then decode the clues along the trails to find the un-buried treasure.
Discover the plants and animals of the preserves through exploration, games and crafts. Ages 7-11. Registration opens April 6 at […]
Discover plants and animals through exploration, games, and crafts. Ages 7 to 11.
Discover nature and enjoy experiences through exploration and recreation. Group 1: Ages 6-8 Group 2: Ages 9-11
Children ages 10-11 will explore the outdoors through fishing, birdwatching, insect discovery, treasure hunts and hands-on animal encounters. Snacks included. […]
Nature stories, crafts, and activities. Children ages 3 to 6 with adult.
Open play, star gazing and s’mores.
Spend a day investigating fish and their habitat, creating fish crafts and learning how to cast. On the second day, […]
Join others around the globe for a morning of splashing, squishing, mud creations, and more! Dress to get messy. All ages. […]
Celebrate love and inclusion with nature play, games, art and more! In partnership with Out in Nature, Feminist Bird Club, […]
Families, attempt an obstacle course created from natural materials. Nature play, exploration and art activities will be available, too! Drop […]
Ignite your child’s sense of wonder and curiosity as we explore, experiment, and make discoveries in the natural world. Ages […]
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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Sign UpThe Forest Preserves is committed to providing equal, integrated participation for individuals with disabilities. Please contact the Nature Center hosting your event or program 72 hours in advance to request reasonable accommodations or inquire about site accessibility.
Please contact Experience.Nature@cookcountyil.gov or 708-771-1573 about accommodations for specific camping and outdoor recreation activities.