Changing Seasons
River Trail Nature Center • Northbrook, IL 60062Learn how local nature adjusts to the changing seasons and prepare for winter.
Learn how local nature adjusts to the changing seasons and prepare for winter.
Learn about the birds of prey ambassador animals as they enjoy their lunch!
Learn about our flighted ambassador animals and discover their unique adaptations.
Join us for a “scary” folktale recited by a LaGrange Park Library librarian during a walk under the darkest day […]
Learn about the basics of knitting and simple techniques through a tutorial led by staff. Supplies provided. Ages 13 & […]
View a screening of “Monty and Rose,” the true story of a pair of endangered piping plovers who beat the […]
Repurpose the common European buckthorn into something new. Equipment provided. Ages 10 & up. Participants under 16 must be accompanied […]
Webinar teaching skills to begin to learn to identify local bird songs.
Walk & Talk Hikes are for the curious mind who want to know more about the Forest Preserves and natural […]
Celebrate National Take a Hike Day by hitting the trail with a naturalist on a 5-mile hike.
Celebrate National Take a Hike Day with an evening stroll. Walk is 3.4 miles on a paved loop.
Enjoy a nocturnal walk followed by relaxing time by a fire.
Fitness Hikes are for those looking to get some exercise outdoors. Fitness hikes will be faster paced with little to […]
Put on some gloves and join us to remove invasive species. Tools and eye protection provided. Ages 8 & up. […]
Come along for a tour of the Sag Valley to observe and interpret its geologic formations. Participants will drive their […]
Walk & Talk Hikes are for the curious mind who want to know more about the Forest Preserves and natural […]
Celebrate the rich heritage of the Calumet region. On this day, we will collaborate with various partner organizations that host […]
Come learn about America’s history of wildfire management and how a little bear influenced the whole nation.
Earn your service hours while helping the environment. Ages 13–17 must be accompanied by an adult.
Learn about the different attributes that make owls unique and fascinating.
Find out more about whitetail deer and what unique survival adaptations they have on a guided walk. 8 years & […]
Attend this session to learn the basics of archery. Ages 10 & up; equipment provided.
Rustle through the fallen leaves on a guided 1-mile fitness walk.
Walk off that extra helping of turkey and stuffing on this annual post-holiday hike.
Use your camera to observe nature on a guided photography walk. All levels and camera types. Ages 13 & up.
Join us for a fast paced 3-mile hike through all three of Crabtree’s habitats. Ages 18 & up.
Learn about the best bird foods, feeders and landscape elements to benefit our resident winter birds.
Learn some basic winter bird feeding tips including which birds will visit your feeders this winter.
Walk & Talk Hikes are for the curious mind who want to know more about the Forest Preserves and natural […]
Repurpose the common European buckthorn into something new. Equipment provided. Ages 10 & up.
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.
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Please contact Experience.Nature@cookcountyil.gov or 708-771-1573 about accommodations for specific camping and outdoor recreation activities.