Winter Art Workshop: Phone-tography 101
Rolling Knolls • Elgin, IL 60120Enjoy a morning in the Preserves and learn the basics of photography using a smartphone.
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This Old Birdhouse
Crabtree Nature Center • Barrington, IL 60010Prepare a house for the upcoming nesting season. Limited space. One birdhouse per family. $5 suggested donation. Ages 10 & […]
Free – $5
2 at 2 Wednesday Prairie Hike
Crabtree Nature Center • Barrington, IL 60010Career naturalist, Cyndi Duda, will lead a hike on the 2-mile Phantom Prairie Trail on Wednesdays. This hike is weather […]
Resting Reptiles
Crabtree Nature Center • Barrington, IL 60010Pick up an informational guide and enjoy a self-led half mile hike to discover how native reptiles are surviving winter.
Spark in the Dark
Crabtree Nature Center • Barrington, IL 60010Enjoy a self-guided walk on a candlelit trail and warm up by the fire with your special someone. For Ages […]
Super Bowl Pregame Hike
Crabtree Nature Center • Barrington, IL 60010See what makes Crabtree special on a 3-mile hike before the big game.
2 at 2 Wednesday Prairie Hike
Crabtree Nature Center • Barrington, IL 60010Career naturalist, Cyndi Duda, will lead a hike on the 2-mile Phantom Prairie Trail on Wednesdays. This hike is weather […]
Beginning Birding for Seniors
Crabtree Nature Center • Barrington, IL 60010Learn birding basics in the warmth of our newly remodeled nature center.
CSI: Critter Scene Investigation
Crabtree Nature Center • Barrington, IL 60010Can you guess what animals have been visiting from the clues they’ve left behind? Learn about tracks, scat and more […]
2 at 2 Wednesday Prairie Hike
Crabtree Nature Center • Barrington, IL 60010Career naturalist, Cyndi Duda, will lead a hike on the 2-mile Phantom Prairie Trail on Wednesdays. This hike is weather […]
Winter Art Workshop: Pottery
Rolling Knolls • Elgin, IL 60120Join us for our themed sessions as we explore pottery. Ages 13 & up.
Black History Month Celebration
Crabtree Nature Center • Barrington, IL 60010Learn about the importance of Black environmentalists and how the Forest Preserves’ trails relate to the Underground Railroad Movement.
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 Recreation
- Animal Encounter
- Archery
- Arts & Crafts
- Astronomy
- Bicycling
- Birding
- Camping
- Education
- Film
- Fishing
- Fitness
- Food & Beverage
- Games & Nature Play
- Gardening
- Hiking & Walking
- History & Culture
- Music
- Paddling
- Photography
- Senior
- Snow Sports
- Storytelling
- Sustainability
- Restoration
- 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.