Events

Parks for Pollinators

Sagawau Environmental Learning Center • Lemont, IL 60439

Participate in a month-long photography challenge. While walking at Sagawau, take a picture of pollinators on flowers and upload the […]

Colors of the Forest – Natural Dyes

Trailside Museum of Natural History • River Forest, IL 60305

Hands-on class teaching the traditional uses of plants and trees as dyes. In partnership with Trickster Gallery as part of […]

Prairie Wildflower Walk

Crabtree Nature Center • Barrington, IL 60010

Enjoy a late summer walk through Phantom Prairie to see what’s blooming.

Mingle in the Morning: Senior Walking Club

Dan Ryan Woods Visitor Center • Chicago, IL 60620

Meet and mingle with members of the community who have a shared interest in health, wellness and the outdoors.

Teen Exploration Day: Archery

Bremen Grove • Cook County, IL 60477 (near Tinley Park)

Designed for teens ages 13–19. Receive instruction from certified staff and try your hand at archery. Call 312-415-2970 for more […]

Faire at the Square

Cummings Square • River Forest, IL 60305

Enjoy this “creative-reuse carnival” with themed games made from re-purposed materials! Win prizes, learn about nature, and more.

River Trail Nightlife: Night Hike

River Trail Nature Center • Northbrook, IL 60062

Learn about nocturnal animals and more on a guided hike. Ages 6 & up.

$3

Bird Walk

Eggers Grove • Chicago, IL 60617

Join a naturalist as we explore this preserve while looking for local birds.

Dolomite Prairie Hike

Sagawau Environmental Learning Center • Lemont, IL 60439

Enjoy a hike through Sagawau’s dolomite prairie. Rough terrain. Ages 14 & up.

Nature Wellness Walk

Kickapoo Woods • Riverdale, IL 60827

Immerse yourself and reconnect with nature and al the beauty it has to offer! Relaxing mindfulness and meditative practices will […]

Archaeology Day

Sand Ridge Nature Center • South Holland, IL 60473

Pay homage to the Calumet Region’s Native American cultural history while investigating the artifacts that help tell their stories. Activities […]

Migrating Monarchs Celebration

Thatcher Woods Pavilion • River Forest, IL 60305

Travel and trace the butterfly’s migration route through fun activities, kid’s crafts and more. Learn how you can help monarchs […]

Herbal Tea Party

River Trail Nature Center • Northbrook, IL 60062

Walk our gardens to learn about native plants then sample different infused teas made from them.

Art in Nature

Crabtree Nature Center • Barrington, IL 60010

Celebrate creativity and color as all ages are invited to try different media and techniques to create art. Sculpt, paint […]

Pedal the Preserves: I&M Bicycle Trail

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

Ride Illinois will lead a safety talk before we take off for a fun, casual, family friendly bike ride. Loaner […]

Mingle in the Morning: Senior Walking Club Meet

Sauk Trail Woods-Central • South Chicago Heights, IL 60411

Meet and mingle with members of the community who have a shared interest in health, wellness and the outdoors.

Walk & Talk

Black Partridge Woods • Cook County, IL 60439 (near Lemont)

Walk & Talk Hikes are for the curious mind who want to know more about the Forest Preserves and natural […]