Events

Animal Track Hunt

Sagawau Environmental Learning Center • Lemont, IL 60439

Whose tracks are in the mud? Join us for the hunt and learn about tracks along the trails.

Makin’ Music Bluegrass Jam

Thatcher Woods • River Forest, IL 60305

Make a simple musical instrument or bring your own and join the jam!

Partial Solar Eclipse

Crabtree Nature Center • Barrington, IL 60010

Use our scope and sun viewers to watch the eclipse safely.

Spectacular Partial Solar Eclipse

Little Red Schoolhouse Nature Center • Willow Springs, IL 60480

Watch this rare natural phenomenon here! Telescopes ready for viewing.

Solar Eclipse Viewing

Trailside Museum of Natural History • River Forest, IL 60305

Learn about a partial solar eclipse and view the eclipse through a special solar telescope and eclipse glasses  (weather permitting). 

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.

Fitness Hike

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

Fitness Hikes are for those looking to get some exercise outdoors. Fitness hikes will be faster paced with little to […]

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. 

Event Series Wee Wonders

Wee Wonders

Sand Ridge Nature Center • South Holland, IL 60473

Learn about nature through music, movement, stories and artmaking. Ages 2-5 w/adult. Mar 13: Gold Hunt Apr 10: Butterflies May […]

Walk & Talk

Camp Pine Woods • Cook County, IL 60056 (near Mount Prospect)

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

Crafternoon

Dan Ryan Woods Pavilion • Chicago, IL 60620

Let nature inspire art! Try your hand at different crafts suitable for people of all abilities.