River Trail Nightlife: Night Walk
River Trail Nature Center • Northbrook, IL 60062Learn about nocturnal animals. Register by 9/17. Cost: $5/person. Ages 8 & […]
Learn about nocturnal animals. Register by 9/17. Cost: $5/person. Ages 8 & […]
Join us at River Trail and the surrounding preserves and clean up […]
Join us at feeding time to learn about our outdoor ambassador animals […]
Look for all the different insects we can find in the Fall […]
Join us at feeding time to learn about our outdoor ambassador animals […]
Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month, experience a story unfold along a short trail. […]
Explore the uniqueness of Skokie Lagoons by way of water. Equipment provided. […]
Celebrate the Forest Preserves of Cook County on National Public Lands Day. […]
Join us to celebrate Native American culture while recognizing the theme ‘Every […]
Join us at feeding time to learn about our outdoor ambassador animals […]
Meet one of our raptors and learn what makes these winged hunters […]
Join us at feeding time to learn about our outdoor ambassador animals […]
Stop by the visitor center to learn about reptiles, mammals, and birds […]
Who lives below the water? Join us as we dip our nets […]
Who lives below the water? Join us as we dip our nets […]
Pumpkin painting, bowling, ring toss, leaf rubbing, fall-themed obstacle course, and more. Supplies […]
Join us at feeding time to learn about our outdoor ambassador animals […]
Join Cook County Commissioner Josina Morita and others for a nature-centered day […]
What happened here?! Learn how to look for clues to figure out […]
Join us at feeding time to learn about our outdoor ambassador animals […]
Nature stories, crafts and activities. Ages 3-6 w/adult.
Stop by the visitor center to learn about reptiles, mammals, and birds […]
For curious minds who want to know more about the Forest Preserves, […]
Use nature to inspire art and try your hand at a fall-themed […]
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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Please contact Experience.Nature@cookcountyil.gov or 708-771-1573 about accommodations for specific camping and outdoor recreation activities.