Trash Bash
Miller Meadow-South • Cook County, IL 60130 (near Forest Park)Make spring cleaning more sustainable! Our event partners will be collecting electronics, […]
Make spring cleaning more sustainable! Our event partners will be collecting electronics, […]
Learn about nature through sensory experiences, stories and artmaking. Ages 2-5 w/adult.
At this eco-friendly family fun fest hosted by Cook County Commissioner Josina […]
Learn about nature through sensory experiences, stories and artmaking. Ages 2-5 w/adult.
Celebrate Earth Day by helping clean up litter in the Forest Preserves. […]
Join a guided bike ride around Sauk Trail Woods. Ride will be […]
Join us for a vibrant celebration of planet Earth, filled with interactive […]
Join the American Indian Center on a hike through the woods to […]
Celebrate Earth’s biodiversity through stewardship, art and educational activities. Free plant giveaways. […]
Play, plant, paint and pretend with family-fun activities.
Celebrate Earth Day by helping clean up litter in the Forest Preserves. […]
Make a difference on Earth Day by removing invasive garlic mustard from […]
Celebrate Earth Day by doing your part in helping clean the Forest […]
Drop-in to celebrate Earth Day by making a seed bomb. Learn a […]
Celebrate Earth Day by doing your part in helping clean the Forest […]
Make spring cleaning more sustainable! Our event partners will be collecting electronics, […]
Join us to celebrate Earth! Make a bird feeder, take home a […]
Nearly all 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.
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Please contact Experience.Nature@cookcountyil.gov or 708-771-1573 about accommodations for specific camping and outdoor recreation activities.