Parks for Pollinators
Sagawau Environmental Learning Center • Lemont, IL 60439Participate in a month-long photography challenge. While walking at Sagawau, take a picture of pollinators on flowers and upload the […]
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History & Photography Walk
Chicago Portage National Historic Site • Lyons, IL 60402Grab your camera and take a guided walk, stopping along the way to discuss the history of the site and […]
International Vulture Awareness Day
Trailside Museum of Natural History • River Forest, IL 60305Learn about the important members of nature’s clean-up crew! Meet our turkey vulture and make a cute vulture craft.
Fire for the Forest
Little Red Schoolhouse Nature Center • Willow Springs, IL 60480Learn about the benefits of prescribed burns on a 1-mile walk.
Must See Mustelids
Crabtree Nature Center • Barrington, IL 60010Learn about members of the mustelid family that call Cook County home. Outdoor presentation. Ages 6 & up.
Composting 101
Trailside Museum of Natural History • River Forest, IL 60305Learn how to compost, reduce waste and benefit the Earth. Hear a master naturalist from University of Illinois Extension explain […]
Colors of the Forest – Natural Dyes
Trailside Museum of Natural History • River Forest, IL 60305Hands-on class teaching the traditional uses of plants and trees as dyes. In partnership with Trickster Gallery as part of […]
Prairie Wildflower Walk
Crabtree Nature Center • Barrington, IL 60010Enjoy a late summer walk through Phantom Prairie to see what’s blooming.
Mingle in the Morning: Senior Walking Club
Dan Ryan Woods Visitor Center • Chicago, IL 60620Meet and mingle with members of the community who have a shared interest in health, wellness and the outdoors.
Teen Exploration Day: Archery
Bremen Grove • Cook County, IL 60477 (near Tinley Park)Designed for teens ages 13–19. Receive instruction from certified staff and try your hand at archery. Call 312-415-2970 for more […]
Faire at the Square
Cummings Square • River Forest, IL 60305Enjoy this “creative-reuse carnival” with themed games made from re-purposed materials! Win prizes, learn about nature, and more.
River Trail Nightlife: Night Hike
River Trail Nature Center • Northbrook, IL 60062Learn about nocturnal animals and more on a guided hike. Ages 6 & up.
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Bird Walk
Eggers Grove • Chicago, IL 60617Join a naturalist as we explore this preserve while looking for local birds.
Dolomite Prairie Hike
Sagawau Environmental Learning Center • Lemont, IL 60439Enjoy a hike through Sagawau’s dolomite prairie. Rough terrain. Ages 14 & up.
Nature Wellness Walk
Kickapoo Woods • Riverdale, IL 60827Immerse yourself and reconnect with nature and al the beauty it has to offer! Relaxing mindfulness and meditative practices will […]
Archaeology Day
Sand Ridge Nature Center • South Holland, IL 60473Pay homage to the Calumet Region’s Native American cultural history while investigating the artifacts that help tell their stories. Activities […]
Self-Love Series: Summer’s End, Peaceful Autumn
Sauk Trail Woods-Central • South Chicago Heights, IL 60411Peace healing circle.
Migrating Monarchs Celebration
Thatcher Woods Pavilion • River Forest, IL 60305Travel and trace the butterfly’s migration route through fun activities, kid’s crafts and more. Learn how you can help monarchs […]
Herbal Tea Party
River Trail Nature Center • Northbrook, IL 60062Walk our gardens to learn about native plants then sample different infused teas made from them.
Art in Nature
Crabtree Nature Center • Barrington, IL 60010Celebrate creativity and color as all ages are invited to try different media and techniques to create art. Sculpt, paint […]
Pedal the Preserves: I&M Bicycle Trail
John Husar I&M Canal Bicycle Trail Parking Lot • Willow Springs, IL 60480Ride Illinois will lead a safety talk before we take off for a fun, casual, family friendly bike ride. Loaner […]
Nature Story Time and Wellness Walk for Young Children
Trailside Museum of Natural History • River Forest, IL 60305Children ages 3 – 6, w/adult, are invited to hear a nature story, followed by a short, mindful guided walk […]
Mingle in the Morning: Senior Walking Club Meet
Sauk Trail Woods-Central • South Chicago Heights, IL 60411Meet and mingle with members of the community who have a shared interest in health, wellness and the outdoors.
Walk & Talk
Black Partridge Woods • Cook County, IL 60439 (near Lemont)Walk & Talk Hikes are for the curious mind who want to know more about the Forest Preserves and natural […]
Fitness Hike
Deer Grove-West • Cook County, IL 60010 (near Barrington)Fitness Hikes are for those looking to get some exercise outdoors. Fitness hikes will be faster paced with little to […]
Archery
Cherry Hill Woods • Cook County, IL 60464 (near Palos Park)Attend this session to learn the basics of archery. Ages 10 & up; equipment provided.
Archery
Dan Ryan Woods-Central • Chicago, IL 60620Receive instruction from certified staff and try your hand at archery. Ages 10 & up. Junior archery for kids under […]
Dark Sky Walk
Little Red Schoolhouse Nature Center • Willow Springs, IL 60480Walk in the world’s largest Urban Night Sky Place during the darkest night of the month.
Queerness of Nature Walk
Sand Ridge Nature Center • South Holland, IL 60473As part of Cook County Racial Equity Week, President Preckwinkle will join the Forest Preserves of Cook County (FPCC) and […]
Palos Night Sky Picnic
Pioneer Woods • Cook County, IL 60480 (near Willow Springs)In 2021, DarkSky International designated the Palos Preserves in southwest Cook County as an Urban Night Sky Place—a location near […]