Fitness Hike
Sauk Trail Woods-Central • South Chicago Heights, IL 60411Fitness Hikes are over 3.1 miles, offer less information and are at a faster pace. 3.4 miles.
Fitness Hikes are over 3.1 miles, offer less information and are at a faster pace. 3.4 miles.
Celebrate freedom, family and country with activities, presentations, performances, and exhibits highlighting Black history, arts, and culture.
Yoga, meditation and canvas painting.
Learn about the basics of birding basics and go into the field to see our feathered friends. Birders of all […]
Come out and celebrate Juneteenth with the Forest Preserves of Cook County on the Major Taylor Trail! This will be […]
Canoe on Flatfoot Lake to explore local birds. Canoes and equipment provided.
Experience West African dance styles with songs and percussion for families. All ages welcome.
Mingle with others interested in health, wellness and the outdoors.
Dancing, affirmations, tapping and joy.
Fishing, canoeing, archery and more! Canoe slots limited.
Bring gently used books and exchange them for new titles. Enjoy crafts, light refreshments and story time. Five books maximum […]
Come out and bring your best skating skills and routines, or just roll along to the music. We welcome you […]
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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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.