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Night of Nature Play

Eggers Grove • Chicago, IL 60617

Open play, star gazing and s’mores.

Free

Walk & Talk Hike: Native Prairies

Linne Woods • Morton Grove, IL 60053

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

Free

Forest Therapy

Busse Forest-South • Cook County, IL 60007 (near Elk Grove Village)

Awaken your senses and renew your bond with nature with a Certified Forest Therapy Guide. Ages 18 & up. Grove […]

Free

Telescope Party

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

Calling all amateur astronomers and night sky enthusiasts! Bring your telescope or use one of ours for an evening of […]

Free
Event Series Fridays in the Field

Fridays in the Field

Little Red Schoolhouse Nature Center • Willow Springs, IL 60480

University of Illinois Extension Certified Master Naturalists will connect visitors with nature through inquiry-based activities. Jul 12 – Grasshoppers Jul […]

Free

Pedal the Preserves: Salt Creek Greenway

Twenty-Sixth Street Woods-West • Cook County, IL 60526 (near La Grange Park)

In partnership with Ride Illinois, join us for a family-friendly event promoting riding bikes. Safety demonstration, techniques, tips, and a […]

Free

Hummingbird Patrol

Sagawau Environmental Learning Center • Lemont, IL 60439

Walk away from the feeders and watch hummingbirds with staff in some of their other favorite spots at Sagawau.

Free

Busse Night Ride

Busse Lake Boating Center • Cook County, IL 60007 (near Elk Grove Village)

Don’t miss this unique opportunity to ride the Busse Woods trail at sunset, twilight or in the dark! Tickets include […]

Free
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Summer Bonfire

Camp Shabbona Woods • South Holland, IL 60473

Join us as we celebrate summer with a bonfire, activities, walks and more.

Free

CAMBr Meltdown

Pulaski Woods • Cook County, IL 60480 (near Willow Springs)

The Palos Meltdown is Chicagoland’s premier mountain bike event, with racing for all ages and abilities. Free for spectators. More […]

Free – $25
Event Series Yoga

Yoga

Little Red Schoolhouse Nature Center • Willow Springs, IL 60480

Enjoy an all-levels yoga class indoors with a certified instructor, then stay for a self-guided walk after the program. Ages […]

Free

The Science of Snakes

Crabtree Nature Center • Barrington, IL 60010

Learn about these reptiles with fun activities and a walk.

Free

Pond Paddle

Trailside Museum of Natural History • River Forest, IL 60305

Enjoy an afternoon out paddling. Instruction, equipment and kayaks provided.

Free

Evening Insect Safari

Crabtree Nature Center • Barrington, IL 60010

Come hear our late summer insects on a guided walk.

Free

Walk & Talk Hike

Spears Woods • Cook County, IL 60480 (near Willow Springs)

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

Free
Event Series Fridays in the Field

Canceled Fridays in the Field

Little Red Schoolhouse Nature Center • Willow Springs, IL 60480

University of Illinois Extension Certified Master Naturalists will connect visitors with nature through inquiry-based activities. Jul 12 – Grasshoppers Jul […]

Free

Raptors

Little Red Schoolhouse Nature Center • Willow Springs, IL 60480

Learn about birds of prey and how staff care for our ambassador raptors.

Free