Fitness Hike
Fitness Hike
Join us for a fast paced 3-mile hike through all three of Crabtree’s habitats. Ages 18 & up.
Join us for a fast paced 3-mile hike through all three of Crabtree’s habitats. Ages 18 & up.
An introduction to some practices that benefit overwintering pollinators in your garden.
A Certified Forest Therapy guide will help you awaken your senses and renew your bond with nature. Ages 18 & […]
Join us for an indoor presentation to learn about unique adaptations of owls that make them silent, skilled nocturnal hunters.
Celebrate the longest night of the year with an evening lantern walk. All ages.
Drop by for outdoor and indoor family fun. Visit the self-directed activity stations and discover seasonal nature through play and […]
Explore activities while learning the significance of the winter season in Native American culture. Presented by Trickster Cultural Center.
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.