Bird Walk
Eggers Grove • Chicago, IL 60617Join a naturalist as we explore this preserve while looking for local birds.
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Nature Wellness Walk
Kickapoo Woods • Riverdale, IL 60827Immerse yourself and reconnect with nature and al the beauty it has to offer! Relaxing mindfulness and meditative practices will […]
Archaeology Day
Sand Ridge Nature Center • South Holland, IL 60473Pay homage to the Calumet Region’s Native American cultural history while investigating the artifacts that help tell their stories. Activities […]
Self-Love Series: Summer’s End, Peaceful Autumn
Sauk Trail Woods-Central • South Chicago Heights, IL 60411Peace healing circle.
Mingle in the Morning: Senior Walking Club Meet
Sauk Trail Woods-Central • South Chicago Heights, IL 60411Meet and mingle with members of the community who have a shared interest in health, wellness and the outdoors.
Archery
Dan Ryan Woods-Central • Chicago, IL 60620Receive instruction from certified staff and try your hand at archery. Ages 10 & up. Junior archery for kids under […]
Queerness of Nature Walk
Sand Ridge Nature Center • South Holland, IL 60473As part of Cook County Racial Equity Week, President Preckwinkle will join the Forest Preserves of Cook County (FPCC) and […]
Fitness Hike
Vollmer Road Grove • Cook County, IL 60478 (near Country Club Hills)Fitness Hikes are for those looking to get some exercise outdoors. Fitness hikes will be faster paced with little to […]
Sound Walk
Eggers Grove • Chicago, IL 60617Join us as we explore the sounds of nature, led by Norman W. Long. Norman is an artist, designer and […]
Mingle in the Morning: Senior Walking Club
Eggers Grove • Chicago, IL 60617Meet and mingle with members of the community who have a shared interest in health, wellness and the outdoors. (Programa […]
Sunset Stroll and S’mores
Sand Ridge Nature Center • South Holland, IL 60473Ages 18 & up or ages 13–17 w/ adult.
Bike Ride: Party for the Preserves
Beaubien Woods • Chicago, IL 60827Celebrate National Public Lands Day with nature-based activities and bike ride. Divvy bikes provided; limited supply.
The Great (Tiny) Pumpkin Hunt
Sand Ridge Nature Center • South Holland, IL 60473Celebrate fall as you discover pumpkins on a fun scavenger hunt. After the hunt, take home your own pumpkin (while […]
Outdoor Nature Skate
Beaubien Woods • Chicago, IL 60827Come out and bring your best skating skills and routines, or just roll along to the music. We welcome you […]
Hispanic Heritage Month Paddling Celebration
Powderhorn Lake • Burnham, IL 60633Bring the celebration outdoors with a paddle in the Calumet region. Free; all ages.
POP UP: Grooving in the Grove
Eggers Grove • Chicago, IL 60617Enjoy an evening on Latin music and dancing. Complimentary beverages and snacks provided.
Sounds Natural: Forest Edition!
Camp Shabbona Woods • South Holland, IL 60473Listen to the hypnotic digital sounds of nature by DJ Q and Bennie while roasting s’mores and hotdogs over a […]
Fishing 101
Green Lake Woods • Calumet City, IL 60409
POP UP: End of Season Canoeing
Powderhorn Lake • Burnham, IL 60633Squeeze in one more time out on the water before the change in seasons at Powderhorn Lake. All ages.
Accessible Bird Sit
Dan Ryan Woods Visitor Center • Chicago, IL 60620Join a naturalist and discover how many bird species can be seen from a sit spot.
Nature Wellness Walk
Sauk Trail Woods-Central • South Chicago Heights, IL 60411Are you wanting an event to reconnect with nature and explore the beautiful colors of fall? Come to a wonderful […]
Family Fun Day!
Sand Ridge Nature Center • South Holland, IL 60473Bring the whole family to spend time outside and have fun with activities, a nature scavenger hunt and more.
Sounds Natural: Forest Edition!
Camp Shabbona Woods • South Holland, IL 60473Listen to the hypnotic digital sounds of nature by DJ Q and Bennie while roasting s’mores and hotdogs over a […]
Restoration and S’mores!
Sand Ridge Nature Center • South Holland, IL 60473Get your conservation blood pumping as we do some invasive brush removal along the nature center trails. We will have […]
Hip-Hop Olympics
Camp Shabbona Woods • South Holland, IL 60473Medals awarded to winners of professionally juried competitive MC’ing, DJ’ing, Dance, Visual Art, Knowledge and Quintathlon categories. Registration starts at […]
Oak Walk
Sand Ridge Nature Center • South Holland, IL 60473Learn about our oaks and their importance while taking a leisurely stroll.
Who, Who, Who’s Afraid of the Woods?
Sand Ridge Nature Center • South Holland, IL 60473Join us for a short walk along some of our trails in search of “not-so-spooky” Sand Ridge residents; owls, bats […]
Trunk or Treat
Eggers Grove • Chicago, IL 60617Sponsored by the East Side Chamber of Commerce. Enjoy a family-friendly Halloween event, complete with plenty of candy.
Día de los Muertos Night Hike
Eggers Grove • Chicago, IL 60617Celebrate the history of Día de los Muertos on a guided hike.
National Native American Heritage Month History Walk
Sauk Trail Woods-Central • South Chicago Heights, IL 60411Take a stroll and learn the origin of the name Sauk Woods. Walk is 3.4 miles on a paved loop.