Sunrise Hike
Little Red Schoolhouse Nature Center • Willow Springs, IL 60480Come join us for a “before hours” hike to experience the dawning […]
Come join us for a “before hours” hike to experience the dawning […]
Ski programs will occur only when there is snow. Learn to ski […]
Bring some and /or take some seeds home at this free swap. […]
Join a 2-mile walk on Phantom Prairie.
Ski programs will occur only when there is snow. Ski by the […]
Ski programs will occur only when there is snow. Ski by the […]
Discover Crabtree at night by the light of the Wolf Moon. Ages […]
An evening of empowerment for the first in a series of women-centered […]
Listen to a nature-themed children’s book read aloud by the fire, followed […]
Join volunteer Naturalist Cyndi Duda every Wednesday for a hike around Phantom […]
Discover the natural world with a themed activity. Ages 55 & up.
Come join us for a nature-based art activity. Ages 3-6 w/adult
Let nature inspire art! Try your hand at different crafts suitable for […]
Sketch and paint a 9x12 canvas of a Cooper’s hawk using acrylic […]
Self-guided investigation to gather clues to learn about wildlife.
Non-ski programs will occur only when there is no snow. Join a […]
We’ll observe bird feeder action while noshing on bagels and coffee inside […]
Ski programs will occur only when there is snow. Learn to ski […]
Give back this MLK day. Join us for a litter clean up […]
Teens & families, give back this MLK day. Join us for a […]
Traditional winter storytelling and songs, focusing on themes of survival, resilience and […]
Learn what it takes to keep our preserves healthy and participate in […]
Choose happiness this winter by joining us indoors for activities, games and […]
Ski programs will occur only when there is snow. Learn to ski […]
Nearly all Forest Preserves events are free; some require registration and/or a low fee. Residents may qualify for free admission opportunities at our partners: Brookfield Zoo Chicago and the Chicago Botanic Garden.
Printed copies of our quarterly Events Guide are available at our Nature Centers and General Headquarters. They may also be available at your local city hall or library. Know a location that should have our Events Guide? Contact us.
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Please contact Experience.Nature@cookcountyil.gov or 708-771-1573 about accommodations for specific camping and outdoor recreation activities.