National Clean Up Day
River Trail Nature Center • Northbrook, IL 60062Join us at River Trail and the surrounding preserves and clean up our natural world. Pick up supplies onsite. All […]
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Join us at River Trail and the surrounding preserves and clean up our natural world. Pick up supplies onsite. All […]
Help keep the forest clean and paddle the Calumet Region at Powderhorn Lake. All ages.
Enjoy the fresh air and put your muscles to work by helping to restore habitat. Equipment provided.
Enjoy the fresh air and put your muscles to work by helping to restore habitat. Equipment provided.
Join us as we Remove Invasive Plants with bow saws or loppers. Equipment provided. Ages 17 & up.
Enjoy the fresh air and put your muscles to work by helping to restore habitat. Equipment provided.
Enjoy the fresh air and put your muscles to work by helping to restore habitat. Equipment provided.
Join us as we Remove Invasive Plants with bow saws or loppers. Equipment provided. Ages 17 & up.
Help us work to make River Trail even better. Ages 10 & up. Children under 15 w/ adult. Register by Nov […]
Help protect our natural areas by collecting seeds or removing invasive species. Equipment provided. Register: bit.ly/3z6U2aZ
Enjoy the fresh air and put your muscles to work by helping to restore habitat. Equipment provided.
Enjoy the fresh air and put your muscles to work by helping to restore habitat. Equipment provided.
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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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.
Today marks the start of Picnic & Outdoor Event Permit sales for 2025. Cook County residents and visitors can now reserve a spot for celebrations—such as birthdays, reunions, holidays and special events—while surrounded by nature in the Forest Preserves of Cook County.