Wellness in the Woods: Soak Up the Sun!
Sand Ridge Nature Center • South Holland, IL 60473Combat the winter blues with this guided walk and learn about the sun’s ability to boost your mood. Snowshoes will […]
Combat the winter blues with this guided walk and learn about the sun’s ability to boost your mood. Snowshoes will […]
Join us for a candlelight walk.
Venture out on our scenic trails for a 3 to 4-mile walk led by our nature education staff.
Preschoolers with an adult are invited to learn about nature through music, movement, stories and crafts.
Join us for s’mores around the fire while learning about friendship, family and love among our local wildlife.
Come out and explore the preserves via snowshoe. If conditions are not favorable for snowshoeing, walks and other activities will […]
Take a closer look at Sand Ridge Nature Center’s birds. Learn more about our flighted ambassador animals and discover their […]
Join us for a candlelight walk.
Join staff as we explore and look for winter’s resident birds. Binoculars available for lending.
Walk & Talk Hikes are for the curious mind who want to know more about the Forest Preserves and natural […]
Discover ways to find or create cozy and special places to practice mindfulness in, or near, your home.
Join us on a self-guided journey that follows the Underground Railroad route connected to the Calumet Region during the mid-1800s.
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.