Fitness Hike
Orland Grassland • Cook County, IL 60467 (near Orland Park)Fitness Hikes are for those looking to get some exercise outdoors. Fitness hikes will be faster paced with little to […]
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Forest Therapy Walk
Schiller Woods-West • Schiller Park, IL 60634Forest therapy opens the gateway for creativity and a deepened relationship with self and the natural world. Led by certified […]
Fall Color Walk
Palos Park Woods-North • Cook County, IL 60464 (near Palos Park)Look for the changing colors on a 3.4-mile walk. Color scavenger hunts for the little ones provided.
Restoration and S’mores!
Sand Ridge Nature Center • South Holland, IL 60473Get your conservation blood pumping as we do some invasive brush removal along the nature center trails. We will have […]
Hip-Hop Olympics
Camp Shabbona Woods • South Holland, IL 60473Medals awarded to winners of professionally juried competitive MC’ing, DJ’ing, Dance, Visual Art, Knowledge and Quintathlon categories. Registration starts at […]
Map and Compass 101: Teen Exploration Day
Camp Sullivan • Oak Forest, IL 60452Bring your friends to compete in an orienteering competition. Prizes will be awarded.
National Reptile Awareness Day
Trailside Museum of Natural History • River Forest, IL 60305Learn about local reptiles and meet some scaly Animal Ambassadors.
Fall Color Walk
Little Red Schoolhouse Nature Center • Willow Springs, IL 60480Learn why trees drop their leaves and the cause of leaf color change.
Pumpkinpalooza
Bunker Hill • Niles, IL 60714Family-friendly activities including pumpkin painting and bowling, ring toss, leaf rubbings, fall-themed obstacle course, and more. In partnership with Jerome […]
Spooky Shuffle 5k/10k
Swallow Cliff Woods-South • Cook County, IL 60464 (near Palos Park)In partnership with the Village of Palos Park, this 5k/10k trail race takes you through the forest preserves.
Fall Color Walk (in Polish)
Trailside Museum of Natural History • River Forest, IL 60305Take a guided walk in the woods in celebration of Polish American Heritage Month.
Fall Photography
River Trail Nature Center • Northbrook, IL 60062Enjoy a guided walk to view and photograph seasonal nature. For all levels and camera types. Ages 13 & up.
Pumpkin Scavenger Hunt
Crabtree Nature Center • Barrington, IL 60010Find all the hidden pumpkins on our Giants Hollow Trail during this fun scavenger hunt. Costumes encouraged but not required.
Fall Paddle Afternoon
Tower Road Boat Launch • Cook County, IL 60093 (near Winnetka)Mark the end of the paddling season with the Forest Preserves and enjoy one last trip on the water! All […]
“The Magic Stump” Film Screening
Sagawau Environmental Learning Center • Lemont, IL 60439“The Magic Stump” is a documentary short that tells the story of an Illinois tree stump that’s attracted a phenomenal […]
Oak Walk
Sand Ridge Nature Center • South Holland, IL 60473Learn about our oaks and their importance while taking a leisurely stroll.
Camping 101
Camp Bullfrog Lake • Willow Springs, IL 60480Join us for a workshop covering basic camping skills. All ages.
Teen Exploration Day: Pumpkin Carving
Rolling Knolls • Elgin, IL 60120Carve a pumpkin while surrounded by the natural beauty within the Forest Preserves. Supplies provided.
Be a Better Birder: Intermediate Bird ID
Zoom PresentationStep up your birding game by learning how to identify the complexities of birds.
Stars, Spooky Stories, & S ’mores
Thatcher Woods • River Forest, IL 60305Join a family-friendly evening with a cozy fire, s ’mores, a “spooky” story trail, star gazing, pumpkin painting and more. […]
Evening at a Nature Center: Teen Exploration Day
Little Red Schoolhouse Nature Center • Willow Springs, IL 60480Observe the ambassador animals, hike a trail, and warm up by a fire with hot chocolate. Ages 13 & up.
Who, Who, Who’s Afraid of the Woods?
Sand Ridge Nature Center • South Holland, IL 60473Join us for a short walk along some of our trails in search of “not-so-spooky” Sand Ridge residents; owls, bats […]
Jack O’Lantern Trail
Crabtree Nature Center • Barrington, IL 60010Enjoy a night walk on our trails lit with carved pumpkins. Register for a time slot.
The Return of Scary Stories
River Trail Nature Center • Northbrook, IL 60062Enjoy some spooky storytelling around the campfire. Ages 8 & up.
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Trunk or Treat
Eggers Grove • Chicago, IL 60617Sponsored by the East Side Chamber of Commerce. Enjoy a family-friendly Halloween event, complete with plenty of candy.
Hoarders
Crabtree Nature Center • Barrington, IL 60010Let’s take a stroll through the woods and watch squirrels and chipmunks busily stocking their larders for survival through winter.
Día de los Muertos
Little Red Schoolhouse Nature Center • Willow Springs, IL 60480In celebration of Día de los Muertos, stop inside to learn about Mesoamerican tradition and view our alter dedicated to […]
Walk & Talk
Arie Crown Forest • Countryside, IL 60525Walk & Talk Hikes are for the curious mind who want to know more about the Forest Preserves and natural […]
Día de los Muertos Night Hike
Eggers Grove • Chicago, IL 60617Celebrate the history of Día de los Muertos on a guided hike.
National Native American Heritage Month History Walk
Sauk Trail Woods-Central • South Chicago Heights, IL 60411Take a stroll and learn the origin of the name Sauk Woods. Walk is 3.4 miles on a paved loop.