Bemis Woods Bird Outing

Bemis Woods-South • Cook County, IL 60558 (near Western Springs)

Join Chicago Bird Alliance for a bird walk at the height of spring migration with an expert birder and conservationist! On this outing, we will take a leisurely journey through a great birding hotspot. We’ll search for year-round residents and beautiful spring migrants. Trails can be muddy; boots are recommended. This project is made possible […]

Canceled Walk & Talk

Willow Springs 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 areas. These hikes will be led at a slower pace with frequent stopping and interpretation. 2 miles.

Walk & Talk: Social Club

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 areas. These hikes will be led at a slower pace with frequent stopping and interpretation. Grove 2.

A Symphony of Nature: A Forest Therapy Walk

Caldwell Woods • Chicago, IL 60646

Join us as we gather with the healing sounds of singing bowls in the forest and explore the sounds of nature all around us. We will end with a tea ceremony and a final singing bowl session.

Nature Noises

Sand Ridge Nature Center • South Holland, IL 60473

Relax and enjoy the sounds of nature as we sit around a campfire, tell stories, enjoy s’mores, and take a walk to see what the trails have to offer your eyes and ears.

Night Hike

River Trail Nature Center • Northbrook, IL 60062

An evening walk to learn about nocturnal animals at River Trail.

$5
Event Series Spring Birding

Spring Birding

Sagawau Environmental Learning Center • Lemont, IL 60439

Join us for a guided walk to learn how to identify birds and appreciate their ecological significance. Binoculars available for loan.

Kite Fest

Barrington Road Pond • Hoffman Estates, IL 60194

In honor of Asian American Pacific Islander Heritage Month, participate in all thing’s kites. Timed flying demonstration, crafts, and more.

Nature Wellness Walk

Thatcher Woods • River Forest, IL 60305

Reconnect with nature during relaxing mindfulness and meditative practices.

Nature Block Party

Eggers Grove • Chicago, IL 60617

Join us for a day of celebration and exploration as we honor the incredible diversity of life at Eggers Grove.

Welcome Back, Cicadas!

Sagawau Environmental Learning Center • Lemont, IL 60439

Welcome brood 13 of periodical cicadas. We will search for their emergence holes and learn how to identify good cicada trees.

Des Plaines Canoe and Kayak Marathon

Dam No. 2 Woods • Cook County, IL 60056 (near Mount Prospect)

Join the second oldest continual canoe race in the United States! The race begins at Oak Springs Road in Libertyville and ends at Dam #2. Live music and refreshments for sale.

Event Series Spring Birding

Spring Birding

Sagawau Environmental Learning Center • Lemont, IL 60439

Join us for a guided walk to learn how to identify birds and appreciate their ecological significance. Binoculars available for loan.