Family Fun Day!
Sand Ridge Nature Center • South Holland, IL 60473Bring the whole family to spend time outside and have fun with cooperative games, nature scavenger hunts, and more.
Bring the whole family to spend time outside and have fun with cooperative games, nature scavenger hunts, and more.
Enjoy art activities, food, music, and workshops. If interested in camping overnight, call (708) 868-0606.
Enjoy art activities, food, music, and workshops. If interested in camping overnight, call (708) 868-0606.
Learn more about our flighted ambassador animals and discover their unique adaptations.
Plant lovers unite! Native plant presentation followed by seed and plant sharing. All welcome. Bring a mug, warm beverages provided.
Join us after hours each month for fun activities. Spanish speakers welcome! Ages 13-18.
Create a collage inspired by nature using repurposed materials. Light refreshments provided. All ages.
Discover hidden pumpkins on a fun scavenger hunt. Take home your own pumpkin after finding them all. While supplies last. […]
Make music with the community and listen to local talent.
Sponsored by the Forest Preserves and East Side Chamber of Commerce. Enjoy a family-friendly Halloween event, complete with plenty of […]
Learn mushroom ID basics and sketch specimens on a guided walk. Ages 18 & up or 13-17 w/adult.
Celebrate the history of Dia de los Muertos with artmaking and a night hike.
Immerse yourself in nature, fostering mindfulness and wellness with a certified guide. Ages 16 & up. Register: thatforestfeeling.com/register
Venture out on our scenic trails for a 3- to 4-mile guided walk.
Join us for a not-so-spooky night! Learn about and search for these amazing predators of the night. Candy provided; costumes […]
Bring your little one for open nature play time and help your children connect with nature. Enjoy stories, art, and […]
Join us after hours each month for fun activities. Spanish speakers welcome! Ages 13-18.
Learn more about our flighted ambassador animals and discover their unique adaptations.
Learn about nature through music, movement, stories, and artmaking. Ages 2-5 w/adult. Sep 11: Gardening Oct 9: Changing Colors Nov […]
Take a stroll on a 3.4-mile paved loop and learn the origin of the name Sauk Woods.
Walk & Talk Hikes are for the curious mind who wants to know more about the Forest Preserves and natural […]
Join us as we explore the heritage of the Calumet region with guided walks, regional activities and displays.
Rustle through the fallen leaves on a guided 1-mile fitness walk.
Join us for an early morning walk as we keep our eyes and ears open for signs of owls!
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.