MLK Service Day Celebration
Caldwell Woods • Chicago, IL 60646Give back this MLK day. Join us for a litter clean up […]
Give back this MLK day. Join us for a litter clean up […]
Use native seeds for winter sowing. Make your own winter sowing milk […]
Help us work to make River Trail better on this official day […]
Nature stories, crafts and activities. Ages 3-6 w/adult.
An outdoor workshop focusing on amazing winter scenes. Ages 13 & up.
Learn about wildlife in winter during a guided walk. The program begins […]
Help us work to make River Trail even better. Ages 10 & […]
Learn the story behind this peculiar holiday.
Nature stories, crafts and activities. Ages 3-6 w/adult.
Learn fire building skills indoors and try out your new talent outdoors. […]
Hike candlelit trails, relax around a campfire or warm up inside with […]
Help us celebrate owls and learn what makes them so unique!
Discover something new in nature with University of Illinois Extension Volunteers.
Hunt our trails for the mighty snow flea and learn about other […]
Join our staff for an up-close look at one of our ambassador […]
Nature stories, crafts and activities. Ages 3-6 w/adult.
Learn the importance of Black environmentalists and the history of the Forest […]
Walk in the sugar maple forest to learn about the sweet process […]
Calling all creatives! Join us for our themed sessions as we explore […]
Walk in the sugar maple forest to learn about the sweet process […]
Walk in the sugar maple forest to learn about the sweet process […]
Walk in the sugar maple forest to learn about the sweet process […]
Celebrate the arrival of spring with a special day of activities including […]
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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