Events in Northwest Cook County
Northwest Cook County
- Events
- Northwest Cook County
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Plants in the Military
Plants in the Military
Humans have many uses for plants, and on Veterans Day, we will observe how they were used in the military.
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Woodworking with Invasives
Woodworking with Invasives
Repurpose the common European buckthorn into something new. Equipment provided. Ages 10 & up. Participants under 16 must be accompanied […]
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Restoration Stewardship Day
Restoration Stewardship Day
Put on some gloves and join us to remove invasive species. Tools and eye protection provided. Ages 8 & up. […]
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Teen Exploration Day: Volunteer Stewardship
Teen Exploration Day: Volunteer Stewardship
Earn your service hours while helping the environment. Ages 13–17 must be accompanied by an adult.
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Deer at Dusk
Deer at Dusk
Find out more about whitetail deer and what unique survival adaptations they have on a guided walk. 8 years & […]
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Fitness Hike
Fitness Hike
Join us for a fast paced 3-mile hike through all three of Crabtree’s habitats. Ages 18 & up.
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Event Locations
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.
Event Categories
- All Events
- Adaptive
- Animal Encounter
- Archery
- Arts & Crafts
- Astronomy
- Bicycling
- Birding
- Camping
- Cross-Country Skiing
- Education
- Film
- Fishing
- Fitness
- Food & Beverage
- Nature Play
- Gardening
- Hiking & Walking
- History & Culture
- Music
- Paddling
- Photography
- Senior
- Storytelling
- Volunteer
- Wellness in the Woods
- Yoga
Events Guide
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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The 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.