Autumn Nature Walks
Trailside Museum of Natural History • River Forest, IL 60305Join us for a guided walk as the autumn color intensifies. Family […]
Join us for a guided walk as the autumn color intensifies. Family […]
Bring the celebration outdoors to the Calumet region and paddle at Powderhorn […]
Join us for a guided bilingual nature walk exploring how all of […]
Meet one of our raptors and learn what makes these winged hunters […]
Join us at feeding time to learn about our outdoor ambassador animals […]
Join us as we seek out fall migrants. Binoculars available for loan.
Stop by the visitor center to learn about reptiles, mammals, and birds […]
Join other seniors for a moderately paced, one mile fitness walks in […]
Enjoy a guided walk on 1.7-mile paved trail with resting points throughout. […]
Ignite your child’s sense of wonder and curiosity as we explore, experiment […]
Who lives below the water? Join us as we dip our nets […]
Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month by experiencing a story unfold along a short […]
Who lives below the water? Join us as we dip our nets […]
Receive instruction from certified staff and try your hand at archery. Ages […]
Learn Qigong, a series of slow flowing movements and deep measured breaths, […]
Join our partners the River Forest Public Library and River Forest Park […]
Join us on a guided bird walk to see both resident and […]
Disc Golf Chicago will host a one-day, two-round Amateur C-tier PDGA-sanctioned singles […]
Pumpkin painting, bowling, ring toss, leaf rubbing, fall-themed obstacle course, and more. Supplies […]
Join The Nature Conservancy as they connect people to nature through environmental […]
Walk under ancient oaks to learn about their natural history and why […]
Enjoy a mindful and meditative guided nature walk in Thatcher Woods, led […]
Venture out on our scenic trails for a 3- to 4-mile guided […]
Join us at feeding time to learn about our outdoor ambassador animals […]
We’re celebrating our 59th Annual Arts and Craft Fair! Art of all […]
Learn and observe who moves when winter approaches.
Join Cook County Commissioner Josina Morita and others for a nature-centered day […]
What happened here?! Learn how to look for clues to figure out […]
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 […]
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.