Busse Night Ride
Busse Lake Boating Center • Cook County, IL 60007 (near Elk Grove Village)Don’t miss this unique opportunity to ride the Busse Woods trail at sunset, twilight or in the dark! Ticket includes […]
Don’t miss this unique opportunity to ride the Busse Woods trail at sunset, twilight or in the dark! Ticket includes […]
Celebrate the newly renovated Crabtree Nature Center! Following the ribbon-cutting ceremony, visitors can enjoy tours of the updated nature center, […]
“Monty and Rose 2: The World of Monty and Rose” is a feature-length documentary that tells the story of the […]
Explore natural wonders surrounding a local lake in a canoe at twilight. Ages 12 & up.
Learn about members of the mustelid family that call Cook County home. Outdoor presentation. Ages 6 & up.
Enjoy a late summer walk through Phantom Prairie to see what’s blooming.
Celebrate creativity and color as all ages are invited to try different media and techniques to create art. Sculpt, paint […]
Fitness Hikes are for those looking to get some exercise outdoors. Fitness hikes will be faster paced with little to […]
Can you find all the tiny houses along the Bur Edge Trail?
Presented by Trickster Cultural Center, participate in activities and discover the significance of harvest season in Native American culture.
Spend some time outdoors to celebrate your preserve system. We will have a variety of programming.
Walk & Talk Hikes are for the curious mind who want to know more about the Forest Preserves and natural […]
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.
Events Guide (PDF)Get free transportation to the Forest Preserves for your group.
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Sign UpThe 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.