Spring Break-OUT Adventure
Thatcher Woods • River Forest, IL 60305Enjoy time out of school with activities including archery, nature play, hikes, art, and other fun. Drop-in.
Enjoy time out of school with activities including archery, nature play, hikes, art, and other fun. Drop-in.
Learn what, why and how staff feed the animal ambassadors at the nature center.
Join us for a workshop covering basic camping skills.
Try a variety of outdoor recreation activities while spending school break in nature. Drop-in.
Learn the significance of spring in Native American culture while participating in various timed activities with Trickster Cultural Center.
Join us we introduce you to technology that can be used to enhance your birding experience.
Grab your camera and explore Paw Paw Woods Nature Preserve, one of the highest quality natural areas in the state.
Explore, discover, and create! Spend your spring break outside with several outdoor recreation activities.
Enjoy the outdoors. Put your muscles to work as you help restore habitat by removing invasive plants. Tools provided. Ages […]
The microscopic adventure through Crabtree's waters continues.
Enjoy the outdoors. Put your muscles to work as you help restore habitat by removing invasive plants. Tools provided. Ages […]
Bring your favorite optics as we walk to view our wetland arrivals.
Pick up a treasure map then decode the clues onsite.
A special program for little naturalists. Read a story, make a craft, and go on an adventure. Ages 3 to […]
Ignite your child’s sense of wonder and curiosity as we explore, experiment, and make discoveries. Ages 4 & up w/adult.
Walk & Talk hikes are for curious minds who want to know more about the Forest Preserves and natural areas. […]
Take a 1.5 looped walk around Tomahawk Slough, stopping to read and learn about the Arab American community and their […]
Awaken your senses and renew your bond with nature. Ages 18 & up.
Bring your own bike and helmet and join us on a guided ride. ~ 5 miles.
Join us for an evening on the prairie to enjoy male woodcock’s arial sky dance. Ages 10 & up.
Witness the amazing spring courtship flight of the male woodcock bird.
Get inspired to do some spring cleaning at home, and we'll help keep the things you no longer need out […]
Want to know more about clouds? Learn all about cloud science. Tune in to Sagawau’s Facebook page.
Mindful and meditative guided nature walk. Ages 18 & up.
Venture out on our scenic trails for a 3- to 4-mile hike.
Join us as we listen and watch the magical courtship display of the male woodcock.
Watch our stewardship of cavity-nesting birds, then observe tree swallows compete for their homes.
Support your gardens by building a beehouse for local native pollinators.
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.