The Return of Scary Stories
River Trail Nature Center • Northbrook, IL 60062Enjoy some spooky storytelling around the campfire. Ages 8 & up.
$3
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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.
ENTICE workshop: Coyote Track
Sagawau Environmental Learning Center • Lemont, IL 60439In partnership with the Illinois Department of Natural Resources, this workshop will focus on coyote ecology and behavior related to […]
Day Hiking Leadership Training
Bemis Woods-North • Cook County, IL 60523 (near Oak Brook)For teachers/youth educators! DHLT gives you all the tools to take groups out into the preserves for the day.
Birds in Autumn
Little Red Schoolhouse Nature Center • Willow Springs, IL 60480Visit the bird feeding stations and hike along a nature trail to observe birds during the fall season.
Día de los Muertos
Eggers Grove • Chicago, IL 60617Join us for a free family-friendly event to celebrate el Día de los Muertos at Eggers Grove. There will be […]
Stars, Stories, & S’mores
LaBagh Woods • Chicago, IL 60630In partnership with Saint Kateri Center of Chicago, listen to storytelling, take a night hike, make a s’more, view stars, […]
Fall Banan-za!
Bemis Woods-South • Cook County, IL 60558 (near Western Springs)Come join the Forest Preserves of Cook County at Go Ape for an unforgettable autumn experience complete with local vendors, […]
Pedal the Preserves
Tower Road Boat Launch • Cook County, IL 60093 (near Winnetka)Ride Illinois will lead a safety talk before we take off for a fun, casual, family-friendly bike. Loaner bikes available.
Autumnal Artmaking
Sand Ridge Nature Center • South Holland, IL 60473Get inspired by the colors of the season as we paint tree cookies and make art with fallen leaves. All […]
“Monty and Rose 2: The World of Monty and Rose” Film Screening
Sagawau Environmental Learning Center • Lemont, IL 60439“Monty and Rose 2: The World of Monty and Rose” is a feature-length documentary that tells the story of the […]
Makin’ Music Bluegrass Jam
Thatcher Woods Pavilion • River Forest, IL 60305Make a simple musical instrument or bring your own and join the jam by playing or listening.
Camping 101
Camp Dan Beard • Northbrook, IL 60062Join us for a workshop covering basic camping skills. All ages.
Forest Therapy Walk
Bunker Hill • Niles, IL 60714Awaken your senses and renew your bond with the nature and the Preserves. Certified Forest Therapy guide. Ages 18 & […]
Nature Book Club
Trailside Museum of Natural History • River Forest, IL 60305Join us at Trailside to discuss "The Soul of an Octopus" by Sy Montgomery. For adults,
Stars, Stories and Smores
Dan Ryan Woods Pavilion • Chicago, IL 60620Join us for s’mores by the fire, storytelling, astronomy and more. Experience the captivating artistry of international, award-winning bilingual storyteller […]
Book Discussion: “Braiding Sweetgrass”
Sagawau Environmental Learning Center • Lemont, IL 60439Join us for a book discussion about “Braiding Sweetgrass” by Robin Wall Kimmerer.
Plants in the Military
Crabtree Nature Center • Barrington, IL 60010Humans have many uses for plants, and on Veterans Day, we will observe how they were used in the military.
Queen Quest
Sagawau Environmental Learning Center • Lemont, IL 60439Where do bumble bee queens overwinter? Join us on a search for dormant queens.
Crafternoon
Swallow Cliff Woods-North • Cook County, IL 60464 (near Palos Park)Let nature inspire your creativity. Join in on various nature-themed arts and crafts projects. Hosted at Swallow Cliff Woods Pavilion.
Outdoor Nature Skate
Dan Ryan Woods-North • Chicago, IL 60620Come out and bring your best skating skills and routines, or just roll along to the music. We welcome you […]
Fossil Quarry Tour
Sagawau Environmental Learning Center • Lemont, IL 60439Learn about Chicago’s ancient history through indoor fossil presentations followed by a visit to the fossil reserve quarry.
Changing Seasons
River Trail Nature Center • Northbrook, IL 60062Learn how local nature adjusts to the changing seasons and prepare for winter.
Lunch with the Raptors
Trailside Museum of Natural History • River Forest, IL 60305Learn about the birds of prey ambassador animals as they enjoy their lunch!
Meet Our Birds
Sand Ridge Nature Center • South Holland, IL 60473Learn about our flighted ambassador animals and discover their unique adaptations.