Spooky Shuffle 5k/10k
Swallow Cliff Woods-South • Cook County, IL 60464 (near Palos Park)This trail race takes you through the pristine Sag Valley Trail System, Presented with the Village of Palos Park. Register: […]
$45.00 – $65.00
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Pumpkin Scavenger Hunt Drop In
Crabtree Nature Center • Barrington, IL 60010Find all the hidden pumpkins during a fun self-guided scavenger hunt. Costumes encouraged.
Free
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Fall Festival
River Trail Nature Center • Northbrook, IL 60062Celebrate the season with a special day of autumn fun. Entertainment, beekeeping demonstrations, animal encounters, pumpkin painting, honey sales, and more! […]
Free
Creative Reuse Collage
Sand Ridge Nature Center • South Holland, IL 60473Create a collage inspired by nature using repurposed materials. Light refreshments provided. All ages.
Free
Introduction to Capoeira: An Afro-Brazilian Art Form
Sand Ridge Nature Center • South Holland, IL 60473Join us as we learn the various aspects of Capoeira (an Afro-Brazilian martial art) at a basic level and in […]
Free
What’s On The Menu?
River Trail Nature Center • Northbrook, IL 60062Join us at feeding time to learn about our outdoor ambassador animals and their habits.
Free
Wildlife Connections
River Trail Nature Center • Northbrook, IL 60062Stop by the visitor center to learn about reptiles, mammals, and birds from the residents of Misericordia - Heart of […]
Free
Nature’s Art Box
Little Red Schoolhouse Nature Center • Willow Springs, IL 60480Join us for a nature-based art activity. Ages 3-6 w/adult.
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Fall Color Excursion
Caldwell Woods • Chicago, IL 60646Explore the North Branch and experience the changing colors of local species. Paved trail.
Free
Fall Colors Scavenger Hunt
Caldwell Woods • Chicago, IL 60646Explore the trails of Caldwell Woods and look for fall colors with a scavenger hunt.
Free
Be a Better Birder: Intermediate Bird ID
Zoom Presentation
Virtual Event
Step up your birding game by learning how to identify the complexities of birds.
Free
Ecological Restoration Weekend
Sagawau Environmental Learning Center • Lemont, IL 60439Enjoy the fresh air and put your muscles to work by helping to restore habitat. Equipment provided.
Free
Project FeederWatch
Little Red Schoolhouse Nature Center • Willow Springs, IL 60480Learn how to identify, count, and report bird species findings to help scientists interpret how birds are adapting to environmental […]
Free
The Great Sand Ridge (Tiny) Pumpkin Hunt
Sand Ridge Nature Center • South Holland, IL 60473Discover hidden pumpkins on a fun scavenger hunt. Take home your own pumpkin after finding them all. While supplies last. […]
Free
Nature Navigator
Thatcher Woods • River Forest, IL 60305Join us for a fun day packed with interactive outdoor learning experiences led by refugee youth leaders from Refugee Education […]
Free
Day Hiking Leadership Training
Bemis Woods-North • Cook County, IL 60523 (near Oak Brook)For teachers/youth educators! DHLT gives you all the tools to take groups out into the preserves for the day.
Free
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Dan Ryan Music Jam
Dan Ryan Woods Pavilion • Chicago, IL 60620Make music with the community and listen to local talent.
Free
What’s On The Menu?
River Trail Nature Center • Northbrook, IL 60062Join us at feeding time to learn about our outdoor ambassador animals and their habits.
Free
Bone Appetit
Trailside Museum of Natural History • River Forest, IL 60305Join us during feeding time to learn about Trailside’s outdoor animal ambassadors. Available in both English and Spanish.
Free
River Trail Nightlife: The Return of Scary Stories
River Trail Nature Center • Northbrook, IL 60062Annual scary storytelling around the campfire and spooky night walk. Register by 10/23. Ages 8 & up.
$5
Ecological Restoration Weekend
Sagawau Environmental Learning Center • Lemont, IL 60439Enjoy the fresh air and put your muscles to work by helping to restore habitat. Equipment provided.
Free
The Un-haunted Forest
River Trail Nature Center • Northbrook, IL 60062Come in costume for a magical walk. Register by 10/24.
$5
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Trunk or Treat
Eggers Grove • Chicago, IL 60617Sponsored by the Forest Preserves and East Side Chamber of Commerce. Enjoy a family-friendly Halloween event, complete with plenty of […]
Free
Fall Art
Crabtree Nature Center • Barrington, IL 60010Let the fall color be your inspiration as you paint and create leaf art. Ages 3-7 w/ adult.
Free
Intro to Orienteering
Trailside Museum of Natural History • River Forest, IL 60305Learn the basics of finding your way with maps and baseplate compasses. Ages 8 & up.
Free
The Un-haunted Forest
River Trail Nature Center • Northbrook, IL 60062Come in costume for a magical walk. Register by 10/24.
$5
Fall Fungi Walk
Sand Ridge Nature Center • South Holland, IL 60473Learn mushroom ID basics and sketch specimens on a guided walk. Ages 18 & up or 13-17 w/adult.
Free
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Spooky Stories & S’mores
Thatcher Woods • River Forest, IL 60305Families can trick-or-treat through Halloween-themed activity stations. Pumpkin painting, make s’mores & listen to spooky children’s stories. Costumes encouraged!
Free
What’s On The Menu?
River Trail Nature Center • Northbrook, IL 60062Join us at feeding time to learn about our outdoor ambassador animals and their habits.
Free
Wildlife Connections
River Trail Nature Center • Northbrook, IL 60062Stop by the visitor center to learn about reptiles, mammals, and birds from the residents of Misericordia - Heart of […]
Free
Wee Wandering Wednesdays
Crabtree Nature Center • Barrington, IL 60010Read a story, make a craft, and go on an adventure. Ages 3-6 w/ adult; siblings welcome. Tickets on a […]
Free
Fall Craft
Caldwell Woods • Chicago, IL 60646Use nature to inspire art and try your hand at a spoooooky craft.
Free
Costume Parade!
Caldwell Woods • Chicago, IL 60646Show off your costume and enjoy a walk through Caldwell Woods!
Free
Nature Story Trail
Trailside Museum of Natural History • River Forest, IL 60305Walk 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 60525Walk & Talk Hikes are for the curious mind who wants to know more about the Forest Preserves and natural […]
Free
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Dia de Los Muertos Artmaking and Night Hike
Eggers Grove • Chicago, IL 60617Celebrate the history of Dia de los Muertos with artmaking and a night hike.
Free