Camping 101
Camp Sullivan • Oak Forest, IL 60452Join us for a workshop covering basic camping skills. All ages.
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Nature Open Mic Night
Little Red Schoolhouse Nature Center • Willow Springs, IL 60480Perform songs and poetry or relax and enjoy the live performances while overlooking the slough at sunset.
Walk & Talk: Sunset Walk in Spanish
Busse Lake Boating Center • Cook County, IL 60007 (near Elk Grove Village)Walk & Talk Hikes are for the curious mind who want to know more about the Forest Preserves and natural […]
Be a Better Birder: Birding and Technology
Zoom PresentationJoin us as a representative from the Forest Preserves introduces you to technology that can be used to enhance your […]
Nature Story Trail “It’s Fall” by Linda Glaser
Trailside Museum of Natural History • River Forest, IL 60305Walk a short trail near the Museum while reading the posted story. Afterwards, stop in the Museum lobby to pick […]
Outdoor Nature Skate
Beaubien Woods • Chicago, IL 60827Come out and bring your best skating skills and routines, or just roll along to the music. We welcome you […]
Forest Therapy Walk
Thatcher Woods • River Forest, IL 60305Forest therapy opens the gateway for creativity and a deepened relationship with self and the natural world. Led by certified […]
Hispanic Heritage Month Paddling Celebration
Powderhorn Lake • Burnham, IL 60633Bring the celebration outdoors with a paddle in the Calumet region. Free; all ages.
Community Powwow
Bunker Hill • Niles, IL 60714Join us to celebrate Native American culture while recognizing the theme “Every Child Matters.” Enjoy traditional Powwow, native food, and […]
Why Did the Woolly Bear Cross the Road?
Crabtree Nature Center • Barrington, IL 60010Take a short walk and learn how these big fuzzy caterpillars are preparing for winter. Ages 3 & up.
Camping Without Limits
Camp Bullfrog Lake • Willow Springs, IL 60480In partnership with Adaptive Adventures, join an overnight event geared for individuals with physical disabilities, their families and friends.
POP UP: Grooving in the Grove
Eggers Grove • Chicago, IL 60617Enjoy an evening on Latin music and dancing. Complimentary beverages and snacks provided.
Sounds Natural: Forest Edition!
Camp Shabbona Woods • South Holland, IL 60473Listen to the hypnotic digital sounds of nature by DJ Q and Bennie while roasting s’mores and hotdogs over a […]
Art Fair
Little Red Schoolhouse Nature Center • Willow Springs, IL 60480Join us for the Annual Arts and Craft Fair! Art of all styles will be sold by artists inspired by […]
Nurtured by Nature
Harms Woods-Central • Cook County, IL 60077 (near Skokie)Discover the physical, emotional and mental health benefits of nature through meditation, yoga and guided sensory hikes.
Bees, Wasps & Hornets
Crabtree Nature Center • Barrington, IL 60010These insects can be plentiful, and at times “pesky.” Join this presentation to learn about them.
Autumn Prairie Walk
Sagawau Environmental Learning Center • Lemont, IL 60439Walk with a naturalist around the prairie, enjoy the blooming flowers with the sea of grass. Ages 18 & up.
Creatures of the Night
River Trail Nature Center • Northbrook, IL 60062Experience some creepy, spooky, and nocturnal animals of the Forest Preserves.
Story Trail (en Español)
Bemis Woods-South • Cook County, IL 60558 (near Western Springs)Experience a story unfold along a short, looped trail. A craft is available to take home after you complete the […]
Walk & Talk: Know Your Preserves
Camp Pine Woods • Cook County, IL 60056 (near Mount Prospect)Walk & Talk Hikes are for the curious mind who want to know more about the Forest Preserves and natural […]
Halloween Hoot and Howl
Keystone Park • River Forest, IL 60305Join our partners the River Forest Public Library and the River Forest Park District for an evening of slightly spooky […]
Fishing 101
Green Lake Woods • Calumet City, IL 60409
POP UP: End of Season Canoeing
Powderhorn Lake • Burnham, IL 60633Squeeze in one more time out on the water before the change in seasons at Powderhorn Lake. All ages.
Awe of Nature
Midlothian Meadows • Cook County, IL 60428Join us in partnership with The Nature Conservancy and community organizations for the annual Awe of Nature Festival! The festival […]
Indigenous Peoples’ Day Festival
Schiller Woods-East • Chicago, IL 60634In partnership with the American Indian Center of Chicago, join us to celebrate Native American culture with a mini-Powwow. Make […]
Not Your Typical Pumpkin Party
River Trail Nature Center • Northbrook, IL 60062Why should the kids have all the fun? An adults-only pumpkin decorating night. Materials & refreshments provided. Ages 21 & […]
$25
Red Gate Woods
Sagawau Environmental Learning Center • Lemont, IL 60439Enjoy an indoor presentation by former Argonne scientist, Dave Dolak. Afterwards, drive to Red Gate Woods for a guided walk […]
Close Encounters of the Tree Kind
Crabtree Nature Center • Barrington, IL 60010Oak trees tower high along the Giant’s Hollow Trail. Learn about what makes them special.
World Mental Health Day
Little Red Schoolhouse Nature Center • Willow Springs, IL 60480Let the healing powers of nature help ease your mind and stimulate your senses on this fall color walk.
Breast Cancer Awareness
Swallow Cliff Woods-North • Cook County, IL 60464 (near Palos Park)In recognition of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, chat with Advocate Health Care to learn more about breast cancer.