Fridays in the Field: Hawks
Little Red Schoolhouse Nature Center • Willow Springs, IL 60480Univ. of IL Extension Certified Master Naturalists will connect visitors with nature through inquiry-based activities on the grounds when the […]
Univ. of IL Extension Certified Master Naturalists will connect visitors with nature through inquiry-based activities on the grounds when the […]
Ignite your child’s sense of wonder and curiosity: explore, experiment, and make discoveries in the natural world. Ages 4-5 w/adult.
Univ. of IL Extension Certified Master Naturalists will connect visitors with nature through inquiry-based activities on the grounds when the […]
Enjoy the songs of cicadas echoing through the trees. Join a guided walk to find these diurnal singing insects.
The Palos Meltdown is Chicagoland’s premier mountain bike event, with racing for all ages and abilities. Free for spectators.
Learn about these fascinating avian jewels at an indoor presentation. Ages 12 & up.
Univ. of IL Extension Certified Master Naturalists will connect visitors with nature through inquiry-based activities on the grounds when the […]
Nature games, guided hikes, art making, kite flying and more. In partnership with the Village of Palos Park. Drop in.
Walk & Talk Hikes are for the curious mind who want to know more about the Forest Preserves and natural […]
Univ. of IL Extension Certified Master Naturalists will connect visitors with nature through inquiry-based activities on the grounds when the […]
Join us for activities, viewing, and demos of how the birds are banded for tracking and research.
Walk & Talk Hikes are under 3.1 miles, have a theme and are slower paced. 3 miles.
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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