Red Gate Woods
Sagawau Environmental Learning Center • Lemont, IL 60439Enjoy an indoor presentation by former Argonne scientist, Dave Dolak. Afterwards, drive to Red Gate Woods for a guided walk […]
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World Mental Health Day
Little Red Schoolhouse Nature Center • Willow Springs, IL 60480Let the healing powers of nature help ease your mind and stimulate your senses on this fall color walk.
Breast Cancer Awareness
Swallow Cliff Woods-North • Cook County, IL 60464 (near Palos Park)In recognition of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, chat with Advocate Health Care to learn more about breast cancer.
Walk & Talk
Willow Springs Woods • Cook County, IL 60480 (near Willow Springs)Walk & Talk Hikes are for the curious mind who want to know more about the Forest Preserves and natural […]
Fishing Derby
Horsetail Lake • Cook County, IL 60464 (near Palos Park)Join the Village of Palos Park and the Forest Preserves for a family-fun day of fishing.
Spectacular Partial Solar Eclipse
Little Red Schoolhouse Nature Center • Willow Springs, IL 60480Watch this rare natural phenomenon here!
Fitness Hike
Orland Grassland • Cook County, IL 60467 (near Orland Park)Fitness Hikes are for those looking to get some exercise outdoors. Fitness hikes will be faster paced with little to […]
Fall Color Walk
Palos Park Woods-North • Cook County, IL 60464 (near Palos Park)Look for the changing colors on a 3.4-mile walk. Color scavenger hunts for the little ones provided.
Map and Compass 101: Teen Exploration Day
Camp Sullivan • Oak Forest, IL 60452Bring your friends to compete in an orienteering competition. Prizes will be awarded.
Fall Color Walk
Little Red Schoolhouse Nature Center • Willow Springs, IL 60480Learn why trees drop their leaves and the cause of leaf color change.
Spooky Shuffle 5k/10k
Swallow Cliff Woods-South • Cook County, IL 60464 (near Palos Park)In partnership with the Village of Palos Park, this 5k/10k trail race takes you through the forest preserves.
“The Magic Stump” Film Screening
Sagawau Environmental Learning Center • Lemont, IL 60439“The Magic Stump” is a documentary short that tells the story of an Illinois tree stump that’s attracted a phenomenal […]