Artist as Naturalist
Sagawau Environmental Learning Center • Lemont, IL 60439Celebrate Women's History Month by learning how artists made scientific discoveries accessible to society.
Celebrate Women's History Month by learning how artists made scientific discoveries accessible to society.
Programs will address content required to achieve varying levels of nature-related cub scout adventures. Mar 24: Wolf Level Apr 28: […]
Watch this celestial phenomenon unfold into the wee hours of the morning.
Join us as we peer through a spotting scope and watch for migratory waterfowl. Ages 14 & up.
For curious minds who want to know more about the Forest Preserves, these hikes will be led at a slower […]
Learn what, why and how staff feed the animal ambassadors at the nature center.
Join us for a workshop covering basic camping skills.
Grab your camera and explore Paw Paw Woods Nature Preserve, one of the highest quality natural areas in the state.
Enjoy the outdoors. Put your muscles to work as you help restore habitat by removing invasive plants. Tools provided. Ages […]
Enjoy the outdoors. Put your muscles to work as you help restore habitat by removing invasive plants. Tools provided. Ages […]
Ignite your child’s sense of wonder and curiosity as we explore, experiment, and make discoveries. Ages 4 & up w/adult.
Take a 1.5 looped walk around Tomahawk Slough, stopping to read and learn about the Arab American community and their […]
Join us for an evening on the prairie to enjoy male woodcock’s arial sky dance. Ages 10 & up.
Join us as we listen and watch the magical courtship display of the male woodcock.
Whose tracks are in the mud? Join us for the hunt and learn about tracks along the trails.
Watch this rare natural phenomenon here! Telescopes ready for viewing.
Overnight training course to learn skills needed to plan and lead group camping trips. Covers safety, day-hiking, tent and stove-set […]
Join the Village of Palos Park and the Forest Preserves for a family-fun day of fishing. Prizes awarded.
In partnership with the Illinois Department of Natural Resources, explore the world of lichens by learning about this symbiotic partnership. […]
Walk & Talk hikes are for the curious mind who wants to know more about the Forest Preserves and natural […]
Join us as we Remove Invasive Plants with bow saws or loppers. Supplies provided. Age 17 and up w/adult.
In partnership with UIC Arab American Cultural Center and Arab American Family Services, have fun learning about Arab American culture […]
This leisurely walk will highlight wildflowers along a paved driveway.
Join us for a folktale recited by a librarian from the LaGrange Park Library as we walk and discuss the […]
Cooking outdoors is easy and fun! Learn how to prepare food both over a fire and on a stove. Ages […]
Art activities, scavenger hunts, food chain demonstrations, and free plant giveaways will delight visitors.
Join us for a discussion and short walk to investigate this fascinating group of vascular plants.
Celebrate Earth Day by welcoming back native plants and wildlife by pulling invasive garlic mustard.
Walk & Talk hikes are for the curious mind who wants to know more about the Forest Preserves and natural […]
Let the full moon be our guide as we walk in the largest Urban Night Sky Place in the world.
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.
Events Guide (PDF)Get free transportation to the Forest Preserves for your group.
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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.