Woodpecker Walk
Little Red Schoolhouse Nature Center • Willow Springs, IL 60480Look for sights and sounds of our hard-headed friends.
Look for sights and sounds of our hard-headed friends.
Enjoy the crisp air while staying warm. Put your muscles to work as you help restore habitat by removing invasive […]
Enjoy the crisp air while staying warm. Put your muscles to work as you help restore habitat by removing invasive […]
Enjoy an all-levels yoga class with a certified instructor. Bring a yoga mat/beach towel & water. Afterwards, enjoy a self-guided […]
Discover if salamanders have begun their annual migration. (Programa ofrecido en Español.)
Walk & Talk Hikes are under 3.1 miles, have a theme and are slower paced. 2.5 miles.
Celebrate Women’s History Month with a guided walk and learn about the women who helped shape the environmental conservation movement. […]
Join a naturalist as we explore a preserve while looking for local birds. Call 312-415-2970 for more information.
Learn about the ecology of salamanders and search for these amazing amphibians. Ages 13- 17 w/ guardian.
Fitness Hikes offer less information and are at a faster pace. 2.7 miles.
Did you know many native plants provide food for wildlife? Join us for an indoor presentation to learn how to […]
Learn about early spring invasive plants that are threatening the health of our forests.
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.