Great Outdoors Camp
Sand Ridge Nature Center • South Holland, IL 60473Discover nature and experience the lessons the land teaches through exploration and recreation. Group 1: Children entering grades 1-3 Group […]
Discover nature and experience the lessons the land teaches through exploration and recreation. Group 1: Children entering grades 1-3 Group […]
Join us for an exciting fishing derby open to all! Compete in categories such as longest, shortest, greatest variety of […]
Family-friendly bike ride led by experienced guides. Bikes, helmets provided.
Remembering our loved ones through planting seeds.
Wetlands are superheroes of the natural world! Join a guided walk and learn what makes this ecosystem so “super.” Ages 13 & […]
Come out and bring your best skating skills and routines, or just roll along to the music. We welcome you […]
Bring your little ones for open nature play time and help them connect with nature. Enjoy stories, art and exploration […]
Forest bathing.
Join us at Camp Shabbona Woods as we celebrate summer with a bonfire, nature play, artmaking, lawn games, evening walks […]
We will be inside while observing hummingbirds at our feeders outside. Ages 13 & up.
Mingle with others interested in health, wellness and the outdoors. (Programa ofrecido en Español.)
Meet and mingle with members of the community who have a shared interest in health, wellness and the outdoors.
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.
Events Guide (PDF)Get free transportation to the Forest Preserves for your group.
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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.