Wildcrafting Throughout History
Sand Ridge Nature Center • South Holland, IL 60473Join us on a guided walk to learn about ways people have sustainably and ethically lived off the land throughout […]
Join us on a guided walk to learn about ways people have sustainably and ethically lived off the land throughout […]
Relax and enjoy the sounds of nature as we sit around a campfire, tell stories, enjoy s’mores, and take a […]
Join us for a day of celebration and exploration as we honor the incredible diversity of life at Eggers Grove.
Reconnect with nature during relaxing mindfulness and meditative practices.
Reconnect with nature during relaxing mindfulness and meditative practices.
Enjoy a scavenger hunt that uses your five senses. Ages 5-13.
Join a staff person as you search for unique spring wildflowers.
Intro to camping for families. Includes meals, all camping gear and outdoor fun. $75/family (group up to 6).
Reconnect with nature during relaxing mindfulness and meditative practices.
Reconnect with nature during relaxing mindfulness and meditative practices.
Clean up the river while paddling. Register at lholden@openlands.org.
Venture out on our scenic trails for a guided 3- to 4-mile walk.
This year’s cicada emergence is a once-in-a-lifetime event! Join us for crafts, games and refreshments and learn what makes this […]
Reconnect with nature during relaxing mindfulness and meditative practices.
Reconnect with nature during relaxing mindfulness and meditative practices.
Join our bilingual night walk to hear seasonal frog calls and other nocturnal creatures. Spanish native speakers encouraged! Ages 16 […]
Week 1: Create a Self-Love Kit (Jun 8) Week 2: Peace and Drum Circle (Jun 22) Week 3: Sensory Experience […]
Join us for archery, canoeing, and more.
Learn about nature through music, stories, and artmaking. Ages 2-5 w/adult. Jun 9: Cicadas! Jun 12: Cicadas! Jul 10: Snakes! […]
Reconnect with nature during relaxing mindfulness and meditative practices.
Reconnect with nature during relaxing mindfulness and meditative practices.
Learn about nature through music, stories, and artmaking. Ages 2-5 w/adult. Jun 9: Cicadas! Jun 12: Cicadas! Jul 10: Snakes! […]
Celebrate freedom, family and country with various activities, presentations, performances and exhibits highlighting Black history, arts and culture.
Get active outdoors with Gigi’s Fitness at Flatfoot Lake.
Reconnect with nature during relaxing mindfulness and meditative practices.
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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