Hispanic Heritage Month Paddling Celebration
Powderhorn Lake • Burnham, IL 60633Bring the celebration outdoors to the Calumet region and paddle at Powderhorn Lake. All ages.
Bring the celebration outdoors to the Calumet region and paddle at Powderhorn Lake. All ages.
Join us as we seek out fall migrants. Binoculars available for loan.
Receive instruction from certified staff and try your hand at archery. Ages 10 & up. Junior archery available for those […]
Venture out on our scenic trails for a 3- to 4-mile guided walk.
Join us as we learn the various aspects of Capoeira (an Afro-Brazilian martial art) at a basic level and in […]
Join us as we seek out fall migrants. Binoculars available for loan.
Learn about nature through music, movement, stories, and artmaking. Ages 2-5 w/adult. Sep 11: Gardening Oct 9: Changing Colors Nov […]
Experience nature play at night and discover what glows in the dark.
Walk & Talk Hikes are for the curious mind who wants to know more about the Forest Preserves and natural […]
Bring the whole family to spend time outside and have fun with cooperative games, nature scavenger hunts, and more.
The Sounds Natural Creative Retreat Series welcomes anyone seeking some time in nature and creative ways to unwind. Free & […]
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.
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