Yoga in the Preserves
Rolling Knolls • Elgin, IL 60120Enjoy a multi-level yoga class with a certified instructor. Bring a yoga mat/beach towel & water. Beginners: 9-10 am Advanced: […]
Enjoy a multi-level yoga class with a certified instructor. Bring a yoga mat/beach towel & water. Beginners: 9-10 am Advanced: […]
Explore your chakras through yoga & meditation. Certified instructor. Bring a yoga mat/towel and water. Yin Yoga: 11–Noon Meditation: 12:30–1:30 […]
Learn different methods for fire building outdoors.
Let’s take a short walk to look for our smallest migrant bird, the ruby-throated hummingbird. Ages 6 & up.
“The Magic Stump” is a documentary short that tells the story of an Illinois tree stump that's attracted a phenomenal […]
Enjoy the diverse sounds of singing insects during an evening walk on our trails. Ages 6 & up.
Enjoy a day of fun outdoor activities including survival skills, campfire cooking, hiking and s’mores!
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.
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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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.