Thursdays in the Field Drop In
Trailside Museum of Natural History • River Forest, IL 60305Drop in at Trailside on the 3rd Thursday of each month to […]
Drop in at Trailside on the 3rd Thursday of each month to […]
Join us after hours each month for fun activities. Spanish speakers welcome! […]
Discuss this timely and important book by Doug Tallamy. Register: www.fppl.org/
Let the full moon be our guide as we walk in the […]
Join us for a self-guided walk on our candlelit pumpkin trails.
Join us for a spooky night in the woods. Enoy a bonfire […]
Z okazji miesiąca pamięci dziedzictwa Polsko-Amerykańskiego zapraszamy na spacer z przewodnikiem po […]
Help protect our natural areas by collecting seeds or removing invasive species. […]
Embrace the fall season with nature-based activities on and off the water. […]
Enjoy a leisurely nature walk to see the fall colors. Family program.
Enjoy a mindful and meditative guided nature walk in Thatcher Woods, led […]
Enjoy a mindful and meditative guided nature walk in Thatcher Woods, led […]
Travel through beautiful, wooded preserves as we look for the changing colors […]
Immerse yourself in nature, fostering mindfulness and wellness with a certified guide. […]
Celebrate the conclusion of this special month by making traditional artwork, which […]
Join us at feeding time to learn about our outdoor ambassador animals […]
This trail race takes you through the pristine Sag Valley Trail System, […]
Find all the hidden pumpkins during a fun self-guided scavenger hunt. Costumes […]
Celebrate the season with a special day of autumn fun. Entertainment, beekeeping demonstrations, […]
Create a collage inspired by nature using repurposed materials. Light refreshments provided. […]
Join us as we learn the various aspects of Capoeira (an Afro-Brazilian […]
Join us at feeding time to learn about our outdoor ambassador animals […]
Stop by the visitor center to learn about reptiles, mammals, and birds […]
Join us for a nature-based art activity. Ages 3-6 w/adult.
Explore the North Branch and experience the changing colors of local species. […]
Explore the trails of Caldwell Woods and look for fall colors with […]
Step up your birding game by learning how to identify the complexities […]
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.
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Please contact Experience.Nature@cookcountyil.gov or 708-771-1573 about accommodations for specific camping and outdoor recreation activities.