Fitness Hike
Country Lane Woods • Cook County, IL 60480 (near Willow Springs)Fitness Hikes are for those looking to get some exercise outdoors. Fitness hikes will be faster paced with little to […]
Fitness Hikes are for those looking to get some exercise outdoors. Fitness hikes will be faster paced with little to […]
Walk & Talk Hikes are for the curious mind who want to know more about the Forest Preserves and natural […]
What birds are visiting the feeding station? Watch the feeders while learning how to identify resident birds and winter migrants. […]
Let's look for signs of animals! A treat will be provided. Ages 6-10.
Join us for a winter day adventure with the Forest Preserves, in partnership with the Chicago Hearing Society, at Sagawau […]
What birds are visiting the feeding station? Watch the feeders while learning how to identify resident birds and winter migrants. […]
Learn how the world was shaped by wind and fire at an evening of storytelling by the fire.
Walk & Talk Hikes are for the curious mind who want to know more about the Forest Preserves and natural […]
Enjoy the crisp air while staying warm. Put your muscles to work as you help restore habitat by removing invasive […]
Be a night owl and join us for a night stroll.
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 […]
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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Please contact Experience.Nature@cookcountyil.gov or 708-771-1573 about accommodations for specific camping and outdoor recreation activities.