Events

Forest Therapy

Deer Grove-West • Cook County, IL 60010 (near Barrington)

Immerse yourself in nature, fostering mindfulness and wellness with a certified guide. Ages 16 & up. Registration: thatforestfeeling.com/register

Free
Event Series Wee Wonders

Wee Wonders

Sand Ridge Nature Center • South Holland, IL 60473

Learn about nature through music, movement, stories, and artmaking. Ages 2-5 w/adult. Sep 11: Gardening Oct 9: Changing Colors Nov […]

Free

Nature Play Day

Bemis Woods-South • Cook County, IL 60558 (near Western Springs)

Bring your little one for open nature play time!

Free
Event Series S.E.N.I.O.R.S.

S.E.N.I.O.R.S.

Little Red Schoolhouse Nature Center • Willow Springs, IL 60480

Seniors Enjoying Nature Inside/Outside Rain or Shine! Join us for a nature-inspired adventure for seniors. Ages 55 & up. 

Free

Silver Creek Prairie Walk

Silver Creek Family Picnic Area • Melrose Park, IL 60160

Learn about restoration efforts, goals, and ways you can get involved. Ages 12 & up.

Free

Restoration Workday

Crabtree Nature Center • Barrington, IL 60010

Help protect our natural areas by collecting seeds or removing invasive species. Equipment provided. Ages 8 & up w/ adult. […]

Free

River Trail Workdays

River Trail Nature Center • Northbrook, IL 60062

Help us work to make River Trail even better. Ages 10 & up. Children under 15 w/ adult. Register by 9/11 […]

Free

A River Thru History Rendezvous

Columbia Woods • Willow Springs, IL 60480

A River Thru History is an early American party with all the trimmings! Join this festive gathering of fur trappers, […]

Monarch Migration

Sagawau Environmental Learning Center • Lemont, IL 60439

Monarch butterflies are headed to Mexico. Learn how monarchs make this journey and how to support their migration.

Free

Bone Appetit

Trailside Museum of Natural History • River Forest, IL 60305

Join us during feeding time to learn about Trailside’s outdoor animal ambassadors.

Free

The Sounds Natural Series

Camp Shabbona Woods • South Holland, IL 60473

Enjoy art activities, food, music, and workshops. If interested in camping overnight, call (708) 868-0606.

Free

Full Moon Paddle

Tower Road Boat Launch • Cook County, IL 60093 (near Winnetka)

Join an exclusive after-hours moonlit paddle through the Skokie Lagoons. Ages 8 & up. Register: chicagoriver.org/events

$60

The Tale of 2 Prairies

Sagawau Environmental Learning Center • Lemont, IL 60439

Walk through a dolomite prairie and visit the Blenz restored prairie. Ages 14 & up.

Free

Pedal the Preserves: I&M Bicycle Trail

John Husar I&M Canal Bicycle Trail Parking Lot • Willow Springs, IL 60480

Join for a family friendly ride and learn about safety, techniques, and tips. Helmets and loaner bikes available. Presented with […]

Free

A River Thru History Rendezvous

Columbia Woods • Willow Springs, IL 60480

A River Thru History is an early American party with all the trimmings! Join this festive gathering of fur trappers, […]

Art in the Prairie

Crabtree Nature Center • Barrington, IL 60010

Go on a walk and create nature-inspired art. Supplies provided.

Free

Forest Therapy

Little Red Schoolhouse Nature Center • Willow Springs, IL 60480

Immerse yourself in nature, fostering mindfulness and wellness with a certified guide. Ages 21 & up.

Free