Outdoor Block Party: Self-Love Series
Camp Shabbona Woods • South Holland, IL 60473Enjoy music, nature play, games, walks, artmaking projects and more. Light of Loving Kindness will host yoga from 11:30 am […]
Enjoy music, nature play, games, walks, artmaking projects and more. Light of Loving Kindness will host yoga from 11:30 am […]
Join us for a farmers’ market with limited free produce and workshops about farming. More info: 206-718-3735.
Meet our ambassador reptiles. Learn about their unique adaptations and features.
Search for resident bat activity and learn how cellphone technology is used for research. Ages 12 & up.
Learn canoeing basics, try new skills and help keep Powderhorn Lake clean. Equipment provided. (Programa ofrecido en Español.)
Join us for a short hike to two ponds to see up close views of some of the visiting waterfowl.
Learn about current restorative conservation efforts and join a community of individuals involved at Eggers Grove. (Programa ofrecido en Español.)
Mingle with others interested in health, wellness and the outdoors.
Join us for a guided walk and night sky observations as we admire the stars and learn about astronomy.
Yoga, meditation and sound journey.
Try adaptive sporting equipment designed for those with physical disabilities. All are welcome.
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.