Intro to Orienteering
Trailside Museum of Natural History • River Forest, IL 60305Learn the basics of finding your way with maps and baseplate compasses. […]
Learn the basics of finding your way with maps and baseplate compasses. […]
Come in costume for a magical walk. Register by 10/24.
Learn mushroom ID basics and sketch specimens on a guided walk. Ages […]
Families can trick-or-treat through Halloween-themed activity stations. Pumpkin painting, make s’mores & […]
Join us at feeding time to learn about our outdoor ambassador animals […]
Stop by the visitor center to learn about reptiles, mammals, and birds […]
Read a story, make a craft, and go on an adventure. Ages […]
Use nature to inspire art and try your hand at a spoooooky […]
Show off your costume and enjoy a walk through Caldwell Woods!
Walk & Talk Hikes are for the curious mind who wants to […]
Celebrate the history of Dia de los Muertos with artmaking and a […]
Walk in an Urban Night Sky Place during the darkest night of […]
Get to know the ducks and geese on Crabtree Lake.
Immerse yourself in nature, fostering mindfulness and wellness with a certified guide. […]
Immerse yourself and reconnect with nature and all the beauty it has […]
For gall-building insects, home is where you make it. Join us for […]
Enjoy a mindful and meditative guided nature walk in Thatcher Woods, led […]
Venture out on our scenic trails for a 3- to 4-mile guided […]
Join us at feeding time to learn about our outdoor ambassador animals […]
At this annual event celebrate an evening in the Preserves and listen […]
Join us for a not-so-spooky night! Learn about and search for these […]
Learn about and participate in a technology-inspired scavenger hunt.
Learn about and participate in a technology-inspired scavenger hunt.
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.