Fall Paddle Festival
Tower Road Boat Launch • Cook County, IL 60093 (near Winnetka)Participate in a canoe trip, fishing, archery, Dia de los Muertos-themed pumpkin painting, nature play, and Bach-to-Rock music. The rain […]
Participate in a canoe trip, fishing, archery, Dia de los Muertos-themed pumpkin painting, nature play, and Bach-to-Rock music. The rain […]
Mark the end of the paddling season with the Forest Preserves and enjoy one last trip on the water! All […]
This class will introduce you to the fundamentals of kayaking in a comfortable setting and at a relaxed pace. You […]
Join the second oldest continual canoe race in the United States! The race begins at Oak Springs Road in Libertyville […]
Foster families, connect with other foster families while kayaking on the pond! Instruction and equipment provided.
Clean up the river while paddling. Register at lholden@openlands.org.
Enjoy climbing and kayaking in this program specially designed for individuals with a primary physical disability or visual impairment.
Join us for archery, canoeing, and more.
Learn how to kayak on moving water. Class includes a 3-mile trip down the Des Plaines River. Instruction, equipment, kayaks […]
Experience the African American Heritage Water Trail.
Experience the African American Heritage Water Trail.
Celebrate the summer solstice by paddling Busse South Pool. Ages 5 & up.
Enjoy an afternoon out paddling.
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.