Mother’s Day Fun Walk/Run
Dan Ryan Woods Visitor Center • Chicago, IL 60620Looking to start your Mother's Day with fresh air and beautiful spring scenery? Join this self-paced Mother's Day 1 mile […]
Looking to start your Mother's Day with fresh air and beautiful spring scenery? Join this self-paced Mother's Day 1 mile […]
Walk & Talk Hikes are under 3.1 miles, have a theme and are slower paced. 2 miles.
Learn and try all the fun things you can do outdoors. Explore nature, create art, and discover the wonder of […]
Intro to camping for families. Includes meals, all camping gear and outdoor fun. $75/family (group up to 6).
Canoe and kayak while helping clean the Little Calumet River.
Goal setting, affirmations and manifestation workshop through vision boarding.
Join our bilingual night hike to hear seasonal frog calls and other creatures of the night. Spanish native speakers encouraged! […]
Canoeing, archery, art making, games and nature exploration.
In partnership with Openlands, experience the beauty of the Little Calumet River and learn about the Underground Railroad, the birth […]
What is a “herp?” Learn about our region’s herpetofauna, or reptiles and amphibians, with a guided walk and pond dip.
Celebrate Openlands’ 60th anniversary by paddling the African American Heritage Water Trail on the Little Calumet River! Take a guided […]
Celebrate Openlands’ 60th anniversary by paddling the African American Heritage Water Trail on the Little Calumet River! Take a guided […]
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.