Bone Appetit
Trailside Museum of Natural History • River Forest, IL 60305Join us during feeding time to learn about Trailside’s outdoor ambassador animals.
Join us during feeding time to learn about Trailside’s outdoor ambassador animals.
Embrace the chilly weather with a brisk nighttime walk, then warm up […]
Ski programs will occur only when there is snow. Learn to ski […]
Non-ski programs will occur only when there is no snow. Join a […]
Welcome good luck and fortune in 2025 by celebrating the Year of […]
Woodpeckers are well-adapted for their environment. Come for a short presentation and […]
Learn about wildlife in winter during a guided walk. The program begins […]
Let’s learn about the holiday through reading, creating, and celebrating together. Ages […]
Join volunteer Naturalist Cyndi Duda every Wednesday for a hike around Phantom […]
Hang out by the fire with friends and enjoy a sweet treat. […]
Learn how scientists name birds, the history of common names for birds […]
Ski programs will occur only when there is snow. Will Sagawau Sam […]
Learn about African Americans who ski, and challenges faced in the snow […]
Ski programs will occur only when there is snow. Learn to ski […]
Repurpose the common European buckthorn into something new. Equipment provided. Ages 10-16 […]
Put on some gloves and join us to remove invasive species. Equipment […]
Help us work to make River Trail even better. Ages 10 & […]
In honor of Black History Month, read poetry written by African American […]
Join us for a free class focused on building stability, flexibility and […]
Enjoy a short viewing of Baratunde Thurston’s—an American writer and conservationist—award-winning PBS […]
Non-ski programs will occur only when there is no snow. What causes […]
Join us at Camp Sullivan’s indoor climbing wall. Registration, waiver required. Twelve […]
Venture out on our scenic trails for a guided 3- to 4- […]
Ski programs will occur only when there is snow. Learn to ski […]
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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Sign UpThe Forest Preserves is committed to providing equal, integrated participation for individuals with disabilities. Please contact the Nature Center hosting your event or program 72 hours in advance to request reasonable accommodations or inquire about site accessibility.
Please contact Experience.Nature@cookcountyil.gov or 708-771-1573 about accommodations for specific camping and outdoor recreation activities.