Events

Fantastic Ferns

Sagawau Environmental Learning Center • Lemont, IL 60439

Join us for a discussion and short walk to investigate this fascinating group of vascular plants.

Sustainability 101

Crabtree Nature Center • Barrington, IL 60010

Drop by to learn about various ways to be more environmentally friendly.

Conservation@Home: No Mow May Talk

River Trail Nature Center • Northbrook, IL 60062

Learn how delaying your spring clean-up can help backyard conservation.

Ecological Restoration: Garlic Mustard Pull

Sagawau Environmental Learning Center • Lemont, IL 60439

Celebrate Earth Day by welcoming back native plants and wildlife by pulling invasive garlic mustard.

Tuesdays are for the Birds

Sand Ridge Nature Center • South Holland, IL 60473

Join us as we seek out spring migrants. Binoculars available for loan.

Walk & Talk

Spears Woods • Cook County, IL 60480 (near Willow Springs)

Walk & Talk hikes are for the curious mind who wants to know more about the Forest Preserves and natural […]

Full Moon Walk

Crabtree Nature Center • Barrington, IL 60010

Walk under the light of the full moon.

Moon Walk

Little Red Schoolhouse Nature Center • Willow Springs, IL 60480

Let the full moon be our guide as we walk in the largest Urban Night Sky Place in the world.

Event Series Bird Walk

Bird Walk

Dan Ryan Woods Visitor Center • Chicago, IL 60620

Join a naturalist as we explore this preserve while looking for local birds. 

Walk and Talk

John Husar I&M Canal Bicycle Trail Parking Lot • Willow Springs, IL 60480

For curious minds who want to know more about the Forest Preserves, these hikes will be led at a slower […]