Events

Nature Story Trail

Trailside Museum of Natural History • River Forest, IL 60305

Walk a short trail while reading “Thanks to the Animals” by Allen Sockabasin of the Passamaquoddy Nation. Afterwards, stop in […]

Free

Walk and Talk

Arie Crown Forest • Countryside, IL 60525

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

Free

Dark Sky Walk

Little Red Schoolhouse Nature Center • Willow Springs, IL 60480

Walk in an Urban Night Sky Place during the darkest night of the month and search for stars and planets.

Free

Waterfowl Watch

Crabtree Nature Center • Barrington, IL 60010

Get to know the ducks and geese on Crabtree Lake.

Free

Forest Therapy

Sand Ridge Nature Center • South Holland, IL 60473

Immerse yourself in nature, fostering mindfulness and wellness with a certified guide. Ages 16 & up. Register: thatforestfeeling.com/register

Free

Fall Nature Wellness Walk

Lansing Woods • Cook County, IL 60438 (near Lansing)

Immerse yourself and reconnect with nature and all the beauty it has to offer! Relaxing mindfulness and meditative practices will […]

Free

Galls: Insect Home-builders

Sagawau Environmental Learning Center • Lemont, IL 60439

For gall-building insects, home is where you make it. Join us for a survey of these cryptic insects.

Free

Owl-o-ween Prowl

Sand Ridge Nature Center • South Holland, IL 60473

Join us for a not-so-spooky night! Learn about and search for these amazing predators of the night. Candy provided; costumes […]

Free

GPS Scavenger Hunt

River Trail Nature Center • Northbrook, IL 60062

Learn about and participate in a technology-inspired scavenger hunt.

Free

GPS Scavenger Hunt

River Trail Nature Center • Northbrook, IL 60062

Learn about and participate in a technology-inspired scavenger hunt.

Free

Fall Color Walk

Little Red Schoolhouse Nature Center • Willow Springs, IL 60480

Join a guided walk to learn about the changes of the season.

Free

Naturalist Choice

Sagawau Environmental Learning Center • Lemont, IL 60439

Drop-in for a look at what is happening in nature now.

Free

Makin’ Music Bluegrass Jam

Thatcher Woods Pavilion • River Forest, IL 60305

Join the jam or just listen! Make a simple musical instrument from repurposed invasive plants or bring your own instrument. […]

Free

Walk and Talk: History of the Preserves

Camp Pine Woods • Cook County, IL 60056 (near Mount Prospect)

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

Free

GPS Scavenger Hunt

River Trail Nature Center • Northbrook, IL 60062

Learn about and participate in a technology-inspired scavenger hunt.

Free

Fitness Hike

Brezina Woods • Cook County, IL 60526 (near La Grange Park)

Fitness Hikes are for those looking to get some exercise outdoors. Fitness hikes will be faster paced with little to […]

Free
Event Series I am a Scientist

I am a Scientist

Little Red Schoolhouse Nature Center • Willow Springs, IL 60480

Ignite your child’s sense of wonder and curiosity as we explore, experiment & make discoveries in the natural world. Ages […]

Free

Camping 101

Camp Sullivan • Oak Forest, IL 60452

1.5-hour long workshop covering basic camping skills. All ages.

Little Red Rocks

Little Red Schoolhouse Nature Center • Willow Springs, IL 60480

Perform or listen to music and poetry during an open-mic night at sunset. 

Free

Sagawau Bird Stories

Sagawau Environmental Learning Center • Lemont, IL 60439

Are you curious about birds? Enjoy the stories of common and rare birds found at Sagawau and in the Lemont […]

Free