Walk with Pride!
Sagawau Environmental Learning Center • Lemont, IL 60439Join us this Pride Month for a self-guided interpretive walk to learn about LGBTQ2S+ people in conservation.
Join us this Pride Month for a self-guided interpretive walk to learn about LGBTQ2S+ people in conservation.
Join The Do-Good Movement for a yoga class followed by a women’s wellness discussion based around the 31 Days to […]
You are invited to this annual fishing extravaganza. Give-a-ways to participants, prizes for category winners, and refreshments for all. Event […]
Clean up the river while paddling. Register at lholden@openlands.org.
Clean water supports a biodiverse ecosystem. Help us survey Sagawau’s creek to see what life it supports. Ages 12 & […]
Mindful and meditative guided nature walk. Ages 18 & up.
Venture out on our scenic trails for a guided 3- to 4-mile walk.
Join us at feeding time to learn about our outdoor ambassador animals and their habits.
Join us for stories told by the Naperville Chinese Storytime group and enjoy nature-based art and activity afterwards. Supplies provided. […]
Celebrate everything the Forest Preserves has to offer through animal encounters, arts & crafts, recreation, and much more at this […]
We’ll search for nests and nesting activity. Bring binoculars or borrow ours.nestnes
Make a simple musical instrument with us or bring your own and join the jam! All ages welcome to join […]
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.