Be a Better Birder: Tips for Identifying Bird Sounds
Gain the skills to begin to learn to identify local bird sounds.
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.
Meet some of the most impressive builders and manipulators in the insect world. Ages 6 & up.
Join us at feeding time to learn about our outdoor ambassador animals and their habits.
Intro to camping for families. Includes meals, all camping gear and outdoor fun. $75/family (group up to 6).
Enjoy the outdoors. Put your muscles to work as you help restore habitat by removing invasive plants. Tools provided. Ages […]
Delight in the sights, scents and stories of spring flowers on a guided walk.
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.
Events Guide (PDF)Get free transportation to the Forest Preserves for your group.
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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.