Sap’s Rising
River Trail Nature Center • Northbrook, IL 60062Walk in the sugar maple forest as winter comes to an end and learn about the sweet history of maple […]
Walk in the sugar maple forest as winter comes to an end and learn about the sweet history of maple […]
Walk in the sugar maple forest as winter comes to an end and learn about the sweet history of maple […]
Celebrate the arrival of spring with a special day of activities including crafts, games, tree tapping, and maple syrup history […]
Celebrate the changing season and learn about Cook County’s wildlife through crafts, themed walks, refreshments and more. Drop-in.
Walk through our sugar bush to learn about early spring insects.
Try a variety of outdoor recreation activities while spending school break in nature. Drop-in.
Pick up a treasure map then decode the clues onsite.
Support your gardens by building a beehouse for local native pollinators.
Walk & Talk hikes are for the curious mind who wants to know more about the Forest Preserves and natural […]
Learn of the native plants while developing basic embroidery skills. Supplies provided.
Start with a DIY binoculars craft then try it out while on a guided bird walk.
Join us for poetry in motion as we explore the forest through our senses. Participants will receive a journal and […]
Celebrate Earth Day by doing your part in helping clean up litter in the Preserves. Litter pick-up supplies available to […]
Help us work to make River Trail even better. Ages 10 & up; under 15 w/adult.
Learn how delaying your spring clean-up can help backyard conservation.
In honor of Arab American Heritage Month, experience a story unfold along a short trail. A craft is available to […]
Explore the world of nature after the sun sets.
Learn all about primitive shelter buildings and build your own. Bring your friends! Ages 12 & up.
A walk to highlight the signs of spring.
In partnership with the American Indian Health Services Center, St. Kateri Center, Trickster Cultural Center, American Indian Center-Chicago, and the […]
Learn how to dress, act and live as a frog.
A night of outdoor games, trivia, and nature play. BYOB (no glass). Ages 21 & up.
Learn the basics of bird watching. Ages 8 & up.
Get up close with live birds of prey.
Learn about spring woodland wildflowers on a casual walk.
Walk & Talk hikes are for the curious mind who wants to know more about the Forest Preserves and natural […]
Join us as we gather with the healing sounds of singing bowls in the forest and explore the sounds of […]
An evening walk to learn about nocturnal animals at River Trail.
Help us work to make River Trail even better. Ages 10 & up; under 15 w/adult.
Join the second oldest continual canoe race in the United States! The race begins at Oak Springs Road in Libertyville […]
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.