Moon Walk
Little Red Schoolhouse Nature Center • Willow Springs, IL 60480Let the full moon be our guide as we walk in the largest Urban Night Sky Place in the world.
Let the full moon be our guide as we walk in the largest Urban Night Sky Place in the world.
Enjoy a leisurely nature walk to see the fall colors. Family program.
Immerse yourself in nature, fostering mindfulness and wellness with a certified guide. Ages 21 & up.
Celebrate the conclusion of this special month by making traditional artwork for display on our Dia de los Muertos altar.
This trail race takes you through the pristine Sag Valley Trail System, Presented with the Village of Palos Park. Register: […]
Join us for a nature-based art activity. Ages 3-6 w/adult.
Enjoy the fresh air and put your muscles to work by helping to restore habitat. Equipment provided.
Learn how to identify, count, and report bird species findings to help scientists interpret how birds are adapting to environmental […]
Enjoy the fresh air and put your muscles to work by helping to restore habitat. Equipment provided.
Walk in an Urban Night Sky Place during the darkest night of the month and search for stars and planets.
For gall-building insects, home is where you make it. Join us for a survey of these cryptic insects.
Join a guided walk to learn about the changes of the season.
Drop-in for a look at what is happening in nature now.
Ignite your child’s sense of wonder and curiosity as we explore, experiment & make discoveries in the natural world. Ages […]
1.5-hour long workshop covering basic camping skills. All ages.
Perform or listen to music and poetry during an open-mic night at sunset.
Are you curious about birds? Enjoy the stories of common and rare birds found at Sagawau and in the Lemont […]
Join the Village of Palos Park and the Forest Preserves for a family-fun day of fishing.
Celebrate National Native American Heritage Month by exploring cultural views on fire, including Pawnee traditions.
Join us as we Remove Invasive Plants with bow saws or loppers. Equipment provided. Ages 17 & up.
Build your own walking stick using buckthorn, an invasive species. Ages 12 & up.
Join us for a “before hours” hike to experience the dawning of a new day.
Join us for a “before hours” hike to experience the dawning of a new day.
Learn about Chicago’s ancient history through fossils. Indoor presentations followed by a visit to the fossil reserve quarry.
Seniors Enjoying Nature Inside/Outside Rain or Shine! Join us for a nature-inspired adventure for seniors. Ages 55 & up.
Enjoy a night walk on Sagawau trails.
Let the full moon be our guide as we walk in the largest Urban Night Sky Place in the world.
Immerse yourself in nature, fostering mindfulness and wellness with a certified guide. Ages 21 & up.
Drop-in for a look at what is happening in nature now.
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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Please contact Experience.Nature@cookcountyil.gov or 708-771-1573 about accommodations for specific camping and outdoor recreation activities.