Nocturnal Sights and Sounds
Little Red Schoolhouse Nature Center • Willow Springs, IL 60480Experience nature at nighttime.
Experience nature at nighttime.
On a one-hour, leisurely walk on Sagawau’s grassy trails, discuss where birds migrate to and where they overwinter. Durante una […]
Celebrate National Public Lands Day by joining us for live music from Funkadesi - Funkadesi - Chicago's Award-Winning Afro-Indo-Caribbean Music […]
Join us for a workshop covering basic camping skills. All ages.
Perform songs and poetry or relax and enjoy the live performances while overlooking the slough at sunset.
In partnership with Adaptive Adventures, join an overnight event geared for individuals with physical disabilities, their families and friends.
Join us for the Annual Arts and Craft Fair! Art of all styles will be sold by artists inspired by […]
Walk with a naturalist around the prairie, enjoy the blooming flowers with the sea of grass. Ages 18 & up.
Join us in partnership with The Nature Conservancy and community organizations for the annual Awe of Nature Festival! The festival […]
Enjoy an indoor presentation by former Argonne scientist, Dave Dolak. Afterwards, drive to Red Gate Woods for a guided walk […]
Let the healing powers of nature help ease your mind and stimulate your senses on this fall color walk.
In recognition of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, chat with Advocate Health Care to learn more about breast cancer.
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.