Events

Seeds and Stewardship

River Trail Nature Center • Northbrook, IL 60062

Learn about seed dispersal techniques and spend time collecting native seed for our restoration areas. Come early and participate in […]

Free

Lunch with the Raptors

Trailside Museum of Natural History • River Forest, IL 60305

Learn about Trailside’s outdoor birds of prey as they enjoy their lunch! Family program.

Free

Woodworking with Invasives

Swallow Cliff Woods-North • Cook County, IL 60464 (near Palos Park)

Build your own walking stick using buckthorn, an invasive species. Ages 12 & up.

Free

Walk and Talk: History of the Preserves

Deer Grove-East • Cook County, IL 60074 (near Palatine)

Walk & Talk Hikes are for the curious mind who wants to know more about the Forest Preserves and natural […]

Free

Sunrise Hike

Little Red Schoolhouse Nature Center • Willow Springs, IL 60480

Join us for a “before hours” hike to experience the dawning of a new day. 

Free

Fossil Quarry Tour

Sagawau Environmental Learning Center • Lemont, IL 60439

Learn about Chicago’s ancient history through fossils. Indoor presentations followed by a visit to the fossil reserve quarry.

Free

Prescribed Fire

Crabtree Nature Center • Barrington, IL 60010

Ever wonder why we intentionally set fires in spring and fall? Come learn how prescribed fires help manage ecosystems.

Free

Plants in the Military

Crabtree Nature Center • Barrington, IL 60010

Humans have many uses for plants. On Veterans Day, we will observe how they were used in the military.

Free