Walk and Talk
Black Partridge Woods • Cook County, IL 60439 (near Lemont)Walk & Talk Hikes are for the curious mind who want to know more about the Forest Preserves and natural […]
Walk & Talk Hikes are for the curious mind who want to know more about the Forest Preserves and natural […]
Free workshop covering basic camping skills.
Explore the grounds at night. Open to Girl Scout Junior Troops.
Walk & Talk Hikes are under 3.1 miles, have a theme and are slower paced. 1.7 miles.
Learn about these misunderstood flying mammals. Activities and handouts provided.
Fitness Hikes are over 3.1 miles, offer less information and are at a faster pace. 5 miles.
Walk & Talk Hikes are under 3.1 miles, have a theme and are slower paced. 2 miles.
Art activities, worm composting demonstrations, scavenger hunts and free plant giveaways.
Learn about the importance of dark skies, and then enjoy a leisurely 3-mile hike. All ages.
Introducing the black-capped chickadee! Learn about this seed-cracking, year-round resident.
Use your sense of hearing to identify which frogs are calling tonight. (Programa ofrecido en Español.)
Walk & Talk hikes are for the curious minds that want to know more about the Forest Preserves and natural […]
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.