Lunch & Learn: Is an Electric Vehicle Right For You?
Zoom PresentationThe electric car has come of age and is no longer for the early adopter. Electric vehicles are a key […]
The electric car has come of age and is no longer for the early adopter. Electric vehicles are a key […]
Get inspired to do some spring cleaning at home, and we'll help keep the things you no longer need out […]
From small, efficient upgrades to large home improvement projects, learn how the updated and expanded U.S. Department of Energy's clean […]
The Cook County Department of Environment and Sustainability's Community Outreach Coordinator Kate Carney will discuss ways to create less waste […]
Learn how to compost, reduce waste and benefit the Earth. Hear a master naturalist from University of Illinois Extension explain […]
Give items a second life by turning them into an ornament, decoration or birdfeeder. Learn to extend the life of […]
Get inspired to do some spring cleaning at home, and we'll help keep the things you no longer need out […]
Make chemical-free cleaning supplies, lavender pouches, and native seed bombs. Ages 10 & up.
Celebrate Earth Day by doing your part in helping clean up litter in the Preserves. Supplies provided for check out.
Celebrate Earth Day by doing your part in helping clean up litter in the Preserves. Supplies available to check-out. Grove […]
Celebrate Earth Day by doing your part in helping clean up litter in the Preserves. Litter pick-up supplies available to […]
Plant a tree, make your own bird feeder, pick up litter, and more. Family program.
Celebrate Earth Day with themed games, self-guided litter cleanup and more.
Art activities, scavenger hunts, food chain demonstrations, and free plant giveaways will delight visitors.
You can have your cake and eat it too! Celebrate planet Earth, play party games and better the environment.
Celebrate Earth Day by doing your part in helping clean up litter in the Preserves. Supplies provided for check out. […]
Play, plant, paint and pretend with family-fun activities.
Drop by to learn about various ways to be more environmentally friendly.
Dark nights are one of the most natural elements of life on Earth. Nearly every ecosystem depends on darkness as […]
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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.