Winter Fire Building Workshop
Camp Reinberg • Palatine, IL 60074Learn basic and winter fire building skills and stick around for s’mores. Ages 10 and up accompanied by an adult. […]
Learn basic and winter fire building skills and stick around for s’mores. Ages 10 and up accompanied by an adult. […]
Join us for a 1.4-mile walk around Bur Edge to take in some fresh air and look for animal tracks. […]
Put on some gloves and join us to remove invasive species. Tools and eye protection provided. Children 8 & up […]
Partake in restoration, celebrate the legacy of Martin Luther King, Jr., and warm up with hot beverages. Restoration for ages […]
How do local animals stay warm in winter? Stop by to see and feel different warm fur coats up-close and […]
Join us for a fast-paced 3-mile winter hike around Phantom Prairie loop. Ages 18 & up.
Learn about the amazing world of Ice Age Illinois through a series of family-oriented games and activities. Intended for ages […]
Enjoy the preserves in snowshoes. Snowshoes provided; 4” of snow required. If snowshoeing is not possible, walks and other activities […]
Woodpeckers are the ultimate headbangers and are vital to the health of woodland ecosystems. Learn basic woodpecker species identification and […]
Join us as we explore the beauty of nature through watercolor painting. Materials provided. Must register for demos only. All […]
Pick up an informational guide and enjoy a self-led half mile hike to discover how our native reptiles are surviving […]
Pick up an informational guide and enjoy a self-led half mile hike to discover how our native reptiles are surviving […]
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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Please contact Experience.Nature@cookcountyil.gov or 708-771-1573 about accommodations for specific camping and outdoor recreation activities.