Small Serendipity
River Trail Nature Center • Northbrook, IL 60062Nature stories, crafts and activities. Ages 3-6 with an adult.
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Storytelling
Winter Break-Out Adventure
Schiller Woods-West • Schiller Park, IL 60634In partnership with the American Indian Center, come out for fun and adventure during winter break. Snowshoeing (conditions permitting), hikes, […]
Small Serendipity
River Trail Nature Center • Northbrook, IL 60062Nature stories, crafts and activities. Ages 3-6 with an adult.
Wee Wonders: Making Snowflakes
Sand Ridge Nature Center • South Holland, IL 60473Preschoolers with an adult are invited to learn about nature through music, movement, stories and crafts.
Small Serendipity
River Trail Nature Center • Northbrook, IL 60062Nature stories, crafts and activities. Ages 3-6 with an adult.
Snow Snake Workshop
Schiller Woods-West • Schiller Park, IL 60634Join the American Indian Center for a workshop on Snow Snake, a Native American winter sport. Enjoy storytelling, stick making […]
Earth, Wind and Fire
Little Red Schoolhouse Nature Center • Willow Springs, IL 60480Learn how the world was shaped by wind and fire at an evening of storytelling by the fire.
Groundhog Day
River Trail Nature Center • Northbrook, IL 60062Learn the story behind this peculiar holiday.
Small Serendipity
River Trail Nature Center • Northbrook, IL 60062Nature stories, crafts and activities. Ages 3-6 with an adult.
Groundhog Day Celebration
Trailside Museum of Natural History • River Forest, IL 60305Listen to a story, do special activities and make your own groundhog weather predictor. Ages 3-7 w/ adult.
Event Locations
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.
Event Categories
- All Events
- Adaptive Recreation
- Animal Encounter
- Archery
- Arts & Crafts
- Astronomy
- Bicycling
- Birding
- Camping
- Education
- Film
- Fishing
- Fitness
- Food & Beverage
- Games & Nature Play
- Gardening
- Hiking & Walking
- History & Culture
- Music
- Paddling
- Photography
- Senior
- Snow Sports
- Storytelling
- Sustainability
- Restoration
- Wellness in the Woods
- Yoga
Events Guide
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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The 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.