Events

Quarries: Stories of Ancient Reef Discovery

Sagawau Environmental Learning Center • Lemont, IL 60439

Celebrate Earth Science Week: Earth Science Everywhere by looking into the history of quarries and how it led to a […]

Free

Seed Collecting

Wolf Road Prairie • Cook County, IL 60154 (near Westchester)

Collect prairie seed while learning about the significance and history of Wolf Road Prairie. Ages 12 & up.

Free

The Sounds Natural Series

Camp Shabbona Woods • South Holland, IL 60473

Enjoy art activities, food, music, and workshops. If interested in camping overnight, call (708) 868-0606.

Free

The Sounds Natural Series

Camp Shabbona Woods • South Holland, IL 60473

Enjoy art activities, food, music, and workshops. If interested in camping overnight, call (708) 868-0606.

Free

Sunrise Hike

Little Red Schoolhouse Nature Center • Willow Springs, IL 60480

Join us for a “before hours” hike to experience the dawning of a new day. 

Free

Autumn Nature Walks

Trailside Museum of Natural History • River Forest, IL 60305

Join us for a guided walk as the autumn color intensifies. Family program.

Free

Indigenous Environmentalists Walk

Crabtree Nature Center • Barrington, IL 60010

In celebration of Native American Heritage Month, enjoy a self-guided walk and learn about indigenous naturalists.

Free

Fall Walk

River Trail Nature Center • Northbrook, IL 60062

Spectacular fall colors to view while enjoying a casual walk in the woods.

Free

Red Gate Woods

Sagawau Environmental Learning Center • Lemont, IL 60439

Former Argonne scientist, Dave Dolak, will give a presentation. Then visit the site of the world’s first nuclear reactor on […]

Free

Fall Walk

River Trail Nature Center • Northbrook, IL 60062

Spectacular fall colors to view while enjoying a casual walk in the woods.

Free

Beats in the Forests

Little Red Schoolhouse Nature Center • Willow Springs, IL 60480

Join Solidarity Studios to record forest sounds to use for making hip-hop beats. Beatmakers of all levels are welcome. Please […]

Free

Indigenous Environmentalists Walk

Crabtree Nature Center • Barrington, IL 60010

In celebration of Native American Heritage Month, enjoy a self-guided walk and learn about indigenous naturalists.

Free

Conservation@Home Seed Swap & Plant Exchange

Dan Ryan Woods Pavilion • Chicago, IL 60620

Plant lovers unite! Native plant presentation followed by seed and plant sharing. All welcome. Bring a mug, warm beverages provided.

Free
Event Series Bird Walk

Bird Walk

Bemis Woods-South • Cook County, IL 60558 (near Western Springs)

Register: chicagobirdalliance.org/upcoming-events

Free

Senior Naturalists

Crabtree Nature Center • Barrington, IL 60010

Discover the natural world with a themed activity. Ages 55 & up.

Free

Access Adventure Multi-Sport Day

Miller Meadow-South • Cook County, IL 60130 (near Forest Park)

Enjoy cycling and climbing while in this program specially designed for individuals with a primary physical disability or visual impairment. […]

Free

Owl Prowl

Eggers Grove • Chicago, IL 60617

Join an evening walk while searching for owls.

Free

Owl Prowl

Eggers Grove • Chicago, IL 60617

Join an evening walk while searching for owls.

Free