Follow a short trail and read a posted children’s nature story. Then pick up an activity bag with a craft and suggested outdoor activities.
Reconnect with nature during relaxing mindfulness and meditative practices.
Mindful and meditative guided nature walk. Ages 18 & up.
Walk & Talk hikes are for the curious mind who wants to know more about the Forest Preserves and natural areas. These hikes will be led at a slower pace with frequent stopping and interpretation. 2 miles.
Learn about our outdoor resident animals during feeding time.
Short, calming nature discovery walk. Ages 2-4 w/adult.
Foster families, connect with other foster families while kayaking on the pond! Instruction and equipment provided.
Learn about periodical (17 year) cicadas! Insect discovery walks, live cicada viewing and more. Family program.
Bring in your gently used books and leave with some new-to-you books! Books can be of any genre and reading levels. Refreshments provided.
Mindful and meditative guided nature walk. Ages 18 & up.
Make a simple musical instrument with us or bring your own and join the jam! All ages welcome to join or just listen.
Program dla najmłodszych miłośników natury. Z pomocą znanych i lubianych wierszyków poznamy owady, ptaki i inne zwierzęta i poszukamy ich w lesie. Wstęp darmowy, rejestracja pod numerem.
Listen to a nature-themed book read aloud by North Riverside Public Library, followed by an activity. Stay after for a picnic on your own.
Join local artist, Phyllis Frick, in making collages of plants, animals and landscapes. Ages 55 and up.
Reconnect with nature. Relaxing mindfulness and meditative practices will be led during a leisurely walk. Grove 6.
Fitness Hikes are for those looking to get some exercise outdoors. Fitness hikes will be faster paced with little to no stopping or interpretation. 7 miles.
Learn how to kayak on moving water. Class includes a 3-mile trip down the Des Plaines River. Instruction, equipment, kayaks and shuttle provided. Ages 13 & up.
Mindful and meditative guided nature walk. Ages 18 & up.
Look for birds with Chicago Bird Alliance. Grove 7.
Presented with River Forest Public Library. We’ll read stories and do a simple nature activity. Weather dependent. Ages 0 to 5 years old with adult. Drop in.
Connect to nature through fun inquiry-based activities. Different theme/activities each month. Drop in.
Join the American Indian Center of Chicago to learn the importance of the solstice to the Native community; enjoy traditional Native dancing and hear about the cultural significance of Serpent Mounds.
Join us for a lively discussion of “Entangled Life” by Merlin Sheldrake, a book about fungi and forests. Ages 18 and up.
Celebrate Pride Month with a casual nature hike to enjoy the sights, sounds, and scents of early summer. Family program.
Presented with River Forest Public Library. We’ll read stories and do a simple nature activity. Weather dependent. Ages 0 to 5 years old with adult. Drop in.
Families, attempt an obstacle course created from natural materials. Nature play, exploration and art activities will be available, too! Drop in.
Program dla najmłodszych miłośników natury. Z pomocą znanych i lubianych wierszyków poznamy owady, ptaki i inne zwierzęta i poszukamy ich w lesie. Wstęp darmowy, rejestracja pod numerem.
Mindful and meditative guided nature walk. Ages 18 & up.
