Forest Therapy
Wolf Road Woods • Cook County, IL 60480 (near Willow Springs)Immerse yourself in nature, fostering mindfulness and wellness with a certified guide. […]
Reap the benefits of exercising outside in nature!
Immerse yourself in nature, fostering mindfulness and wellness with a certified guide. […]
Join us for a walk as we discuss what is happening in […]
Walk & Talk Hikes are for the curious mind who wants to […]
Learn about wildlife in winter during a guided walk. The program begins […]
Join us for a one-mile, easy-paced walk in beautiful Thatcher Woods. Led […]
Bundle up and experience forest bathing and the health benefits nature provides. […]
Fulfill your resolution of being more active by taking a brisk guided […]
Join us for a free class focused on building stability, flexibility and […]
Venture out on our scenic trails for a guided 3- to 4- […]
Learn about wildlife in winter during a guided walk. The program begins […]
Join us for a one-mile, easy-paced walk in beautiful Thatcher Woods. Led […]
Join a 2-mile walk on Phantom Prairie.
Discover Crabtree at night by the light of the Wolf Moon. Ages […]
An evening of empowerment for the first in a series of women-centered […]
Learn how to serve your community by reducing light pollution, while enjoying […]
Join us for a one-mile, easy-paced walk in beautiful Thatcher Woods. Led […]
Enjoy an afternoon walk in the Preserves. Snowshoes are provided when snow […]
Embrace the chilly weather with a brisk nighttime walk, then warm up […]
Learn about wildlife in winter during a guided walk. The program begins […]
Join us for a free class focused on building stability, flexibility and […]
Venture out on our scenic trails for a guided 3- to 4- […]
Join us for a one-mile, easy-paced walk in beautiful Thatcher Woods. Led […]
Shift your focus from daily hassles during an outdoor wellness and journaling […]
Walk & Talk Hikes are for the curious mind who wants to […]
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.