MLK Day of Service
Dan Ryan Woods Pavilion • Chicago, IL 60620Celebrate Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. with a day of service. Join us for an afternoon of litter clean-up, crafts, […]
Celebrate Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. with a day of service. Join us for an afternoon of litter clean-up, crafts, […]
Stop by the nature center to participate in a self-led litter pick-up. Garbage bags and disposable gloves available.
Enjoy the crisp air while staying warm. Put your muscles to work as you help restore habitat by removing invasive […]
Enjoy the crisp air while staying warm. Put your muscles to work as you help restore habitat by removing invasive […]
Discover something new in nature with University of Illinois Extension volunteers.
Help us work to make River Trail even better. Ages 10 & up; children under 15 with an adult.
Join us as we Remove Invasive Plants. Tools, gloves and snacks provided. Closed-toed shoes & long pants are encouraged. Ages 18 & up; […]
Adults and families, grab a self-guided exploration activity or join a guided hike. Help with litter pickup, warm up by […]
Enjoy the crisp air while staying warm. Put your muscles to work as you help restore habitat by removing invasive […]
Enjoy the crisp air while staying warm. Put your muscles to work as you help restore habitat by removing invasive […]
Get inspired to do some spring cleaning at home, and we'll help keep the things you no longer need out […]
Help us work to make River Trail even better. Ages 10 & up; children under 15 w/adult.
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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Please contact Experience.Nature@cookcountyil.gov or 708-771-1573 about accommodations for specific camping and outdoor recreation activities.