Nature Wellness Walk
Kickapoo Woods • Riverdale, IL 60827Immerse yourself and reconnect with nature and al the beauty it has to offer! Relaxing mindfulness and meditative practices will […]
Immerse yourself and reconnect with nature and al the beauty it has to offer! Relaxing mindfulness and meditative practices will […]
Pay homage to the Calumet Region’s Native American cultural history while investigating the artifacts that help tell their stories. Activities […]
Peace healing circle.
Travel and trace the butterfly’s migration route through fun activities, kid’s crafts and more. Learn how you can help monarchs […]
Walk our gardens to learn about native plants then sample different infused teas made from them.
Celebrate creativity and color as all ages are invited to try different media and techniques to create art. Sculpt, paint […]
Ride Illinois will lead a safety talk before we take off for a fun, casual, family friendly bike ride. Loaner […]
Children ages 3 – 6, w/adult, are invited to hear a nature story, followed by a short, mindful guided walk […]
Meet and mingle with members of the community who have a shared interest in health, wellness and the outdoors.
Walk & Talk Hikes are for the curious mind who want to know more about the Forest Preserves and natural […]
Fitness Hikes are for those looking to get some exercise outdoors. Fitness hikes will be faster paced with little to […]
Attend this session to learn the basics of archery. Ages 10 & up; equipment provided.
Receive instruction from certified staff and try your hand at archery. Ages 10 & up. Junior archery for kids under […]
Walk in the world’s largest Urban Night Sky Place during the darkest night of the month.
As part of Cook County Racial Equity Week, President Preckwinkle will join the Forest Preserves of Cook County (FPCC) and […]
In 2021, DarkSky International designated the Palos Preserves in southwest Cook County as an Urban Night Sky Place—a location near […]
Help care for our natural world by joining us and making River Trail and the surrounding preserves cleaner. Pick up […]
Walk & Talk Hikes are for the curious mind who want to know more about the Forest Preserves and natural […]
Fitness Hikes are for those looking to get some exercise outdoors. Fitness hikes will be faster paced with little to […]
Learn about Forest Preserves restoration efforts, goals, and ways you can get involved on this walk. Ages 12 & up.
Can you find all the tiny houses along the Bur Edge Trail?
What kind of invertebrates can we find in the prairie and why is it important to know? Sweep net through […]
Join us as we explore the sounds of nature, led by Norman W. Long. Norman is an artist, designer and […]
Learn about our ambassador raptors.
Explore nature by checking out some of our gear: field guides, binoculars, scavenger hunts and litter pick-up materials. We’ll be […]
Explore two major divisions of the fungi kingdom with a talk followed by a short walk. Ages 18 & up.
Learn about fall bird migration while on a casual bird walk.
Meet and mingle with members of the community who have a shared interest in health, wellness and the outdoors. (Programa […]
Fitness Hikes are for those looking to get some exercise outdoors. Fitness hikes will be faster paced with little to […]
“Monty and Rose 2: The World of Monty and Rose” is a feature-length documentary that tells the story of the […]
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.