The Great (Tiny) Pumpkin Hunt
Sand Ridge Nature Center • South Holland, IL 60473Celebrate fall as you discover pumpkins on a fun scavenger hunt. After the hunt, take home your own pumpkin (while […]
Celebrate fall as you discover pumpkins on a fun scavenger hunt. After the hunt, take home your own pumpkin (while […]
Come out and bring your best skating skills and routines, or just roll along to the music. We welcome you […]
Bring the celebration outdoors with a paddle in the Calumet region. Free; all ages.
Enjoy an evening on Latin music and dancing. Complimentary beverages and snacks provided.
Listen to the hypnotic digital sounds of nature by DJ Q and Bennie while roasting s’mores and hotdogs over a […]
Squeeze in one more time out on the water before the change in seasons at Powderhorn Lake. All ages.
Join a naturalist and discover how many bird species can be seen from a sit spot.
Are you wanting an event to reconnect with nature and explore the beautiful colors of fall? Come to a wonderful […]
Bring the whole family to spend time outside and have fun with activities, a nature scavenger hunt and more.
Listen to the hypnotic digital sounds of nature by DJ Q and Bennie while roasting s’mores and hotdogs over a […]
Get your conservation blood pumping as we do some invasive brush removal along the nature center trails. We will have […]
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.
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