Party for the Preserves: Litter Clean-up
Crabtree Nature Center • Barrington, IL 60010In honor of National CleanUp Day, help care for our natural world. Drop in anytime and pick up supplies for […]
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Wellness Days at Whistler
Whistler Woods • Riverdale, IL 60827Reconnect with nature during relaxing mindfulness and meditative practices.
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Weekly Caldwell Woods Wellness Center Programming
Caldwell Woods • Chicago, IL 60646An exciting new program will take place every Thursday! Check fpdcc.com for weekly offerings including time, age appropriateness, and other […]
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Story Trail
Catherine Chevalier Woods • Chicago, IL 60656Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month, experience a story unfold along a short trail. A craft is available to take home upon […]
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Story Trail
Rolling Knolls • Elgin, IL 60120Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month by experiencing a story unfold along a short trail. A craft is available to take home […]
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History of the Lagoons Paddle
Tower Road Boat Launch • Cook County, IL 60093 (near Winnetka)Explore the uniqueness of Skokie Lagoons by way of water. Equipment provided. In partnership with Chicago River Canoe & Kayak.
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Be a Better Birder: Birding and Technology
Zoom Presentation
Virtual Event
Join us and discover how technology can be used to enhance your birding experience.
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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.
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Party for the Preserves: Bike Ride
Beaubien Woods • Chicago, IL 60827Celebrate National Public Lands Day with nature-based activities and bike rides. Divvy bikes provided, limited supply.
Party for the Preserves
Sand Ridge Nature Center • South Holland, IL 60473Join us for drop-in activities that help us to be better stewards of the land. Earn service-learning hours.
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Party for the Preserves
River Trail Nature Center • Northbrook, IL 60062Celebrate the Forest Preserves of Cook County on National Public Lands Day. Fall Flower Walks: 10:30 am & 1:30 pm […]
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Salsa Dance: Party for the Preserves
Thatcher Woods • River Forest, IL 60305Enjoy music, salsa dance instruction, food trucks, bilingual hikes, yoga and more. Programa ofrecido en Espanol. Music and dance lessons […]
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Community Powwow
Caldwell Woods • Chicago, IL 60646Join us to celebrate Native American culture while recognizing the theme ‘Every Child Matters.’ Enjoy traditional Powwow, native food, and […]
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Party for the Preserves: Go Green
Little Red Schoolhouse Nature Center • Willow Springs, IL 60480Celebrate National Public Lands Day by enjoying a nature walk and learning about the importance of green spaces.
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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.
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Party for the Preserves
Camp Bullfrog Lake • Willow Springs, IL 60480Celebrate National Public Lands Day with us through live music, food vendors and a night hike. Enjoy paddling on the […]
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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.
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Autumn Nature Walks
Trailside Museum of Natural History • River Forest, IL 60305Join us for a guided walk as the autumn color intensifies. Family program.
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Hispanic Heritage Month Paddling Celebration
Powderhorn Lake • Burnham, IL 60633Bring the celebration outdoors to the Calumet region and paddle at Powderhorn Lake. All ages.
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We are All Connected/Todos estamos conectados
Crabtree Nature Center • Barrington, IL 60010Join us for a guided bilingual nature walk exploring how all of nature is interconnected, including us. Únase a nosotros […]
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Birds of Prey
River Trail Nature Center • Northbrook, IL 60062Meet one of our raptors and learn what makes these winged hunters so unique.
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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.
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Tuesdays are for the Birds!
Sand Ridge Nature Center • South Holland, IL 60473Join us as we seek out fall migrants. Binoculars available for loan.
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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 […]
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Senior Fitness Walks in Thatcher Woods
Thatcher Woods Pavilion • River Forest, IL 60305Join other seniors for a moderately paced, one mile fitness walks in beautiful Thatcher Woods. Led by senior Roberta Jannsen, […]
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ADA Trail Walk
Miller Meadow-South • Cook County, IL 60130 (near Forest Park)Enjoy a guided walk on 1.7-mile paved trail with resting points throughout. Wheelchair accessible; open to all. Presented with Opportunity […]
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I am a Scientist
Little Red Schoolhouse Nature Center • Willow Springs, IL 60480Ignite your child’s sense of wonder and curiosity as we explore, experiment & make discoveries in the natural world. Ages […]
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Weekly Caldwell Woods Wellness Center Programming
Caldwell Woods • Chicago, IL 60646An exciting new program will take place every Thursday! Check fpdcc.com for weekly offerings including time, age appropriateness, and other […]
Free
Story Trail
Rolling Knolls • Elgin, IL 60120Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month by experiencing a story unfold along a short trail. A craft is available to take home […]
Free