Teens are invited to enjoy kayaking on Thatcher Glen Pond. Parents, take a stroll on a surrounding trail while your teen paddles. Ages 13 & up
Families, enjoy an evening out paddling. Instruction, equipment and kayaks provided.
Join the second oldest continual canoe race in the United States! Race begins at Oak Springs Road in Libertyville and ends at Dam No. 2 Woods. Mini marathon begins at Potawatomi Woods. Shuttle service to launch is provided from Lake Avenue Woods-East or Camp Pine Woods.
Canoe and kayak while helping clean the Little Calumet River.
Canoeing, archery, art making, games and nature exploration.
In partnership with Openlands, experience the beauty of the Little Calumet River and learn about the Underground Railroad, the birth of the environmental justice movement, civil rights and environmental quality with Wilderness Inquiry’s canoe mobile. Guided canoe ride slots are: 11:00 am to 12:30 pm 12:30 pm to 2:00 pm 2:00 pm to 3:30 pm […]
Celebrate Openlands’ 60th anniversary by paddling the African American Heritage Water Trail on the Little Calumet River! Take a guided canoe ride through history and nature with Wilderness Inquiry’s canoe mobile. Experience the beauty of the river and learn about themes in history on the east end of the trail such as the Underground Railroad […]
Celebrate Openlands’ 60th anniversary by paddling the African American Heritage Water Trail on the Little Calumet River! Take a guided canoe ride through history and nature with Wilderness Inquiry’s canoe mobile. Experience the beauty of the river and learn about history on the west end of the trail such as themes in civil rights, including […]
Individuals with physical disabilities and their friends and families can explore nature through adaptive cycling, paddling, rock wall climbing and archery. In partnership with Adaptive Adventures. Parking spaces may be limited.
Canoe on Flatfoot Lake to explore local birds. Canoes and equipment provided.
Paddlers of all skill levels can experience nature by exploring these waterways. Equipment provided. Timed paddles. Ages 5 & up. Group reservations required. Meet at South Boat Launch.
Fishing, canoeing, archery and more! Canoe slots limited.
Enjoy a doggy canoe paddle, nature walk, paw print painting and more! Dogs must be pet/person friendly and remain on leash. Dog Personal Flotation Devices not provided.
Learn canoeing basics, try new skills and help keep Powderhorn Lake clean. Equipment provided. (Programa ofrecido en Español.)
Join the Friends of the Chicago River in an exclusive after-hours moonlit paddle through the Skokie Lagoons. Ages 8 & up.
Learn how to kayak on moving water during this 3-mile paddle. Instruction, equipment and shuttle provided. Ages 13 & up.
Enjoy an afternoon out paddling. Instruction and equipment provided. Thatcher Glen Pond.
Experience the Des Plaines River watershed by land and water. After paddling, enjoy yard games and lunch cooked over a fire. Equipment and food provided.
Explore the uniqueness of the Skokie Lagoons by water. Equipment provided. Group reservations required.
Explore natural wonders surrounding a local lake in a canoe at twilight. Ages 12 & up.
Celebrate National Public Lands Day by joining us for live music from Funkadesi - Funkadesi - Chicago's Award-Winning Afro-Indo-Caribbean Music Experience, paddle on the lake with Wilderness Inquiry, go on guided walks, play lawn games and enjoy hot dogs over a fire. (Please bring your own beverages.) Paddling will begin at 4 pm; live music […]
Bring the celebration outdoors with a paddle in the Calumet region. Free; all ages.
Squeeze in one more time out on the water before the change in seasons at Powderhorn Lake. All ages.
Participate in a canoe trip, fishing, archery, Dia de los Muertos-themed pumpkin painting, nature play, and Bach-to-Rock music. The rain date for the event has been scheduled for Sunday, October 22nd. You can find more information about it here: https://fpdcc.com/event/fall-paddle-afternoon/
Mark the end of the paddling season with the Forest Preserves and enjoy one last trip on the water! All equipment provided. Paddlers must be at least 18 years old to paddle solo.
This class will introduce you to the fundamentals of kayaking in a comfortable setting and at a relaxed pace. You will learn about proper strokes and paddling techniques, and get the chance to practice these new skills on a beautiful, local waterway. REI's expert guides will also teach the basics of water safety, trip planning […]
