Events

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.

Nature Workshop: Embroidery

Mathew Bieszczat Volunteer Resource Center • Chicago, IL 60646

Learn of the native plants while developing basic embroidery skills. Supplies provided.

Fishing Derby

Papoose Lake • Cook County, IL 60464 (near Palos Park)

Join the Village of Palos Park and the Forest Preserves for a family-fun day of fishing. Prizes awarded.

Animal Origami

Sand Ridge Nature Center • South Holland, IL 60473

Observe bird feeder activity as we make origami animals such as bunnies, insects and birds, including your own favorite animal!