Volunteer Workdays
River Trail Nature Center • Northbrook, IL 60062Help us work to make River Trail even better. Ages 10 & up; under 15 w/adult.
Help us work to make River Trail even better. Ages 10 & up; under 15 w/adult.
Reconnect with nature during relaxing mindfulness and meditative practices.
Join us for a day of celebration and exploration as we honor the incredible diversity of life at Eggers Grove.
Mindful and meditative guided nature walk. Ages 18 & up.
Welcome brood 13 of periodical cicadas. We will search for their emergence holes and learn how to identify good cicada […]
Teens will explore the world of turtles. Ages 13 & up.
Periodical cicadas return to Northeastern Illinois. This special exhibit will help answer your buzzing questions about periodical cicadas.
Join the second oldest continual canoe race in the United States! The race begins at Oak Springs Road in Libertyville […]
Walk & Talk hikes are for the curious mind who wants to know more about the Forest Preserves and natural […]
Join us for an exciting outdoor event that bridges cultures, connects newcomers to nature and celebrates the spirit of adventure! […]
Help us improve our woodlands by removing this invasive species.
A walk to highlight the signs of spring.
Learn about our outdoor resident animals during feeding time.
Reconnect with nature during relaxing mindfulness and meditative practices.
Short, calming nature discovery walk. Ages 2-4 w/adult.
Reconnect with nature during relaxing mindfulness and meditative practices.
Visitors of all abilities are invited to celebrate nature through accessible activities. Drop in.
Awaken your senses and renew your bond with nature. Ages 18 & up.
Learn the basics of archery. Equipment provided. Ages 10 & up.
Enjoy a scavenger hunt that uses your five senses. Ages 5-13.
Join us for a workshop covering basic camping skills.
Foster families, connect with other foster families while kayaking on the pond! Instruction and equipment provided.
Gain the skills to begin to learn to identify local bird sounds.
Enjoy the outdoors. Put your muscles to work as you help restore habitat by removing invasive plants. Tools provided. Ages […]
Learn about periodical (17 year) cicadas! Insect discovery walks, live cicada viewing and more. Family program.
Join a staff person as you search for unique spring wildflowers.
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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Sign UpThe Forest Preserves is committed to providing equal, integrated participation for individuals with disabilities. Please contact the Nature Center hosting your event or program 72 hours in advance to request reasonable accommodations or inquire about site accessibility.
Please contact Experience.Nature@cookcountyil.gov or 708-771-1573 about accommodations for specific camping and outdoor recreation activities.