How to do Nothing for Overwintering Pollinators
Crabtree Nature Center • Barrington, IL 60010Find out best practices that support native pollinators.
Find out best practices that support native pollinators.
Collect prairie seed while learning about the significance and history of Wolf Road Prairie. Ages 12 & up. Parking is […]
Join us at feeding time to learn about our outdoor ambassador animals and their habits.
The Sounds Natural Creative Retreat Series welcomes anyone seeking some time in nature and creative ways to unwind. Free & […]
Enjoy art activities, food, music, and workshops. If interested in camping overnight, call (708) 868-0606.
Join us for a “before hours” hike to experience the dawning of a new day.
Join us for a guided walk as the autumn color intensifies. Family program.
In celebration of Native American Heritage Month, enjoy a self-guided walk and learn about indigenous naturalists.
Spectacular fall colors to view while enjoying a casual walk in the woods.
Former Argonne scientist, Dave Dolak, will give a presentation. Then visit the site of the world’s first nuclear reactor on […]
Spectacular fall colors to view while enjoying a casual walk in the woods.
Immerse yourself and reconnect with nature and all the beauty it has to offer! Relaxing mindfulness and meditative practices will […]
Learn more about our flighted ambassador animals and discover their unique adaptations.
Join Solidarity Studios to record forest sounds to use for making hip-hop beats. Beatmakers of all levels are welcome. Please […]
Join us at feeding time to learn about our outdoor ambassador animals and their habits.
In celebration of Native American Heritage Month, enjoy a self-guided walk and learn about indigenous naturalists.
For beginners and intermediate artists. All materials provided. $5/person. Ages 18 & up.
Stop by the visitor center to learn about reptiles, mammals, and birds from the residents of Misericordia - Heart of […]
Join other seniors for a moderately paced, one mile fitness walks in beautiful Thatcher Woods. Led by senior Roberta Jannsen, […]
Read a story, make a craft, and go on an adventure. Ages 3-6 w/ adult; siblings welcome. Tickets on a […]
Plant lovers unite! Native plant presentation followed by seed and plant sharing. All welcome. Bring a mug, warm beverages provided.
Discover the natural world with a themed activity. Ages 55 & up.
Enjoy a walk in Caldwell Woods and learn the basics of photography using a smartphone.
Enjoy cycling and climbing while in this program specially designed for individuals with a primary physical disability or visual impairment. […]
Enjoy a walk in Caldwell Woods and learn the basics of photography using a smartphone.
Drop in at Trailside on the 3rd Thursday of each month to connect to nature through fun themed activities for […]
Join us after hours each month for fun activities. Spanish speakers welcome! Ages 13-18.
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 largest Urban Night Sky Place in the world.
Join us for a self-guided walk on our candlelit pumpkin trails.
Join us for a spooky night in the woods. Enoy a bonfire with s’mores, listen to scary stories and search […]
Z okazji miesiąca pamięci dziedzictwa Polsko-Amerykańskiego zapraszamy na spacer z przewodnikiem po Thatcher Woods. Join us for a guided walk […]
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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Please contact Experience.Nature@cookcountyil.gov or 708-771-1573 about accommodations for specific camping and outdoor recreation activities.