Archery 101
Caldwell Woods • Chicago, IL 60646Learn the basics of archery. Equipment provided. Ages 10 & up.
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Let’s Play! Forest Exploration Day
Erickson Woods • Cook County, IL 60093 (near Winnetka)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.
Pedal the Preserves
Miami Woods • Morton Grove, IL 60053Learn bicycle basics, simple maintenance, and safe riding skills then explore the North Branch Trail. Family-friendly. Limited loaner bikes upon request. In […]
Small Serendipity
River Trail Nature Center • Northbrook, IL 60062Nature stories, crafts, and activities. Children ages 3 to 6 with adult.
Free
Walk & Talk Hike: LGBTQ2S+ Environmentalists
LaBagh Woods • Chicago, IL 60630Walk & Talk Hikes are for the curious mind who wants to know more about the Forest Preserves and natural […]
Rise of the Cicada
Caldwell Woods • Chicago, IL 60646Learn about the once-in-a-lifetime double-brood cicada emergence and participate in cicada-themed activities.
The Un-buried Treasure Hunt
River Trail Nature Center • Northbrook, IL 60062Pick up a treasure map then decode the clues along the trails to find the un-buried treasure.
Campfire Stories
River Trail Nature Center • Northbrook, IL 60062Enjoy the lingering daylight on the longest day of the year with stories, songs and s’mores around the campfire.
$5
Fridays in the Field
River Trail Nature Center • Northbrook, IL 60062Discover something new in nature with University of Illinois Extension Volunteers.
Free
Serpent Safari
River Trail Nature Center • Northbrook, IL 60062A program all about snakes.
Small Serendipity
River Trail Nature Center • Northbrook, IL 60062Nature stories, crafts, and activities. Children ages 3 to 6 with adult.
Free
Fridays in the Field
River Trail Nature Center • Northbrook, IL 60062Discover something new in nature with University of Illinois Extension Volunteers.
Free
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International Mud Day Celebration
Caldwell Woods • Chicago, IL 60646Join others around the globe for a morning of splashing, squishing, mud creations, and more! Dress to get messy. All ages. […]
Free
Fridays in the Field
River Trail Nature Center • Northbrook, IL 60062Discover something new in nature with University of Illinois Extension Volunteers.
Free
Small Serendipity
River Trail Nature Center • Northbrook, IL 60062Nature stories, crafts, and activities. Children ages 3 to 6 with adult.
Free
Fridays in the Field
River Trail Nature Center • Northbrook, IL 60062Discover something new in nature with University of Illinois Extension Volunteers.
Free
Bug-a-Palooza
River Trail Nature Center • Northbrook, IL 60062Learn about the amazing diversity of insects as we catch and release them.
Free
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Adaptive Adventures: Without Limits – Recreation for All!
Tower Road Boat Launch • Cook County, IL 60093 (near Winnetka)Embrace adventure through rock climbing, cycling and kayaking opportunities specially tailored for people of all ages with a primary physical disability. […]
Free
Canceled Sunset Night Walk
River Trail Nature Center • Northbrook, IL 60062Some of our local wildlife begin their day just as the sun begins to set. Learn about these animals and […]
$5
Fridays in the Field
River Trail Nature Center • Northbrook, IL 60062Discover something new in nature with University of Illinois Extension Volunteers.
Free
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Dog Days of Summer
Beck Lake • Cook County, IL 60016 (near Des Plaines)Calling all dog lovers! Dog-themed offerings include adoption opportunities, canoe paddles, sniff walks, paw print Olympic medals, pictures, creative reuse […]
Free
Disc Golf Community Day
Schiller Playfield • Chicago, IL 60706Disc Golf Chicago and the Forest Preserves of Cook County have partnered to set up a temporary course at Schiller […]
Free
Full Moon Paddle
Tower Road Boat Launch • Cook County, IL 60093 (near Winnetka)Join in an exclusive after-hours moonlit paddle through the Skokie Lagoons. Ages 8 and up.
Free
Small Serendipity
River Trail Nature Center • Northbrook, IL 60062Nature stories, crafts, and activities. Children ages 3 to 6 with adult.
Free
Clean Up & Explore
Linne Woods • Morton Grove, IL 60053Do your part to help keep the forest preserves clean! Litter pick-up supplies are available for checkout. Grove 2.
Free
Teen Exploration Day: Clean Up & Explore
Miami Woods • Morton Grove, IL 60053Earn service hours and do your part to help keep the forest preserves clean! Litter pick-up supplies are available for […]
Free
Fridays in the Field
River Trail Nature Center • Northbrook, IL 60062Discover something new in nature with University of Illinois Extension Volunteers.
Free
Bat Chat
River Trail Nature Center • Northbrook, IL 60062Learn about these fascinating creatures while watching them over the river.
Free
Fridays in the Field
River Trail Nature Center • Northbrook, IL 60062Discover something new in nature with University of Illinois Extension Volunteers.
Free
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Back-to-School Community Adventure Day
Caldwell Woods • Chicago, IL 60646Welcome the school year with a day of community give-a-ways, school supply distribution, and adventure such as archery, kids tree […]
Free