Learn to Kayak
Saganashkee Slough Boat Launch • Cook County, IL 60480 (near Willow Springs)This class will introduce you to the fundamentals of kayaking in a […]
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Des Plaines Canoe and Kayak Marathon
Dam No. 2 Woods • Cook County, IL 60056 (near Mount Prospect)Join the second oldest continual canoe race in the United States! The […]
Canceled Foster Family Pond Paddle
Thatcher Woods • River Forest, IL 60305Foster families, connect with other foster families while kayaking on the pond! […]
Little Calumet River Clean-up
Kickapoo Woods • Riverdale, IL 60827Clean up the river while paddling. Register at lholden@openlands.org.
Without Limits: Adventure for All
Saganashkee Slough Boat Launch • Cook County, IL 60480 (near Willow Springs)Enjoy climbing and kayaking in this program specially designed for individuals with […]
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Beaubien Woods Celebration
Beaubien Woods • Chicago, IL 60827Join us for archery, canoeing, and more.
Teen Exploration Day: River Kayaking 101
Schuth’s Grove • Cook County, IL 60546 (near Riverside)Learn how to kayak on moving water. Class includes a 3-mile trip […]
Morning Solstice Paddle
Busse Lake Boating Center • Cook County, IL 60007 (near Elk Grove Village)Celebrate the summer solstice by paddling Busse South Pool. Ages 5 & […]
Friends of the Forest Preserves: Paddling at Kickapoo
Kickapoo Woods • Riverdale, IL 60827Enjoy an afternoon out paddling.
Free
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Kids’ Fest
Wampum Lake • Cook County, IL 60476 (near Thornton)Embrace the great outdoors and the wonders of nature. Featuring various community […]
Free
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Adaptive Adventures: Without Limits – Recreation for All!
Tower Road Boat Launch • Cook County, IL 60093 (near Winnetka)Embrace adventure through rock climbing, cycling and kayaking opportunities specially tailored for people […]
Free
Full Moon Paddle
Tower Road Boat Launch • Cook County, IL 60093 (near Winnetka)Join in an exclusive after-hours moonlit paddle through the Skokie Lagoons. Ages […]
Free
Plant and Paddle
Kickapoo Woods • Riverdale, IL 60827Re-plant the river and learn about water conservation with Friends of the […]
Free
Adaptative Adventures: Kayaking & Climbing
Powderhorn Lake • Burnham, IL 60633Embrace adventure through kayaking and rock climbing opportunities specially tailored for people […]
Free
Canceled History of the Lagoons Paddle
Tower Road Boat Launch • Cook County, IL 60093 (near Winnetka)Explore the uniqueness of Skokie Lagoons by way of water. Equipment provided. […]
Free
Pond Paddle
Trailside Museum of Natural History • River Forest, IL 60305Enjoy an afternoon out paddling. Instruction, equipment and kayaks provided.
Free
Friends of the Forest Preserves: Paddling at Kickapoo
Kickapoo Woods • Riverdale, IL 60827Enjoy a day out paddling.
Free
Full Moon Paddle
Tower Road Boat Launch • Cook County, IL 60093 (near Winnetka)Join an exclusive after-hours moonlit paddle through the Skokie Lagoons. Ages 8 […]
$60
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Teen Exploration Days
Teen Exploration Day: Kayaking
Camp Bullfrog Lake • Willow Springs, IL 60480Join us to learn paddling techniques and enjoy an afternoon on Bullfrog […]
Free
Latino Conservation Week: Paddle and Clean-up
Powderhorn Lake • Burnham, IL 60633Help keep the forest clean and paddle the Calumet Region at Powderhorn […]
Free
Camping For All
Camp Bullfrog Lake • Willow Springs, IL 60480Enjoy cycling, climbing, kayaking and camping while you explore beautiful Camp Bullfrog […]
Free
History of the Lagoons Paddle
Tower Road Boat Launch • Cook County, IL 60093 (near Winnetka)Explore the uniqueness of Skokie Lagoons by way of water. Equipment provided. […]
Free
MOVED: Party for the Preserves
Camp Sullivan • Oak Forest, IL 60452Moved to Camp Sullivan due to inclement weather. Celebrate National Public Lands […]
Free
Hispanic Heritage Month Paddling Celebration
Powderhorn Lake • Burnham, IL 60633Bring the celebration outdoors to the Calumet region and paddle at Powderhorn […]
Free
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Fall Paddle Festival
Tower Road Boat Launch • Cook County, IL 60093 (near Winnetka)Embrace the fall season with nature-based activities on and off the water. […]
Free