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.
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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.
Accessible Bird Sit
Dan Ryan Woods Visitor Center • Chicago, IL 60620Join a naturalist and discover how many bird species can be seen from a sit spot.