Green Lake Open Fishing Clinic
Green Lake Family Aquatic Center • Calumet City, IL 60409Join us as we learn to fish with instructions. Equipment provided. Fishing license required for ages 16 & up.
Free
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Back-to-School Community Adventure Day
Caldwell Woods • Chicago, IL 60646Welcome the school year with a day of community give-a-ways, school supply distribution, and adventure such as archery, kids tree […]
Free
Scat-venger Hunt
Crabtree Nature Center • Barrington, IL 60010Drop in to get the scoop on poop as you hunt for scat.
Free
Canceled Wellness Walk
Thatcher Woods Pavilion • River Forest, IL 60305Mindful and meditative guided nature walk. Ages 18 & up.
Free
Live Healthy, Discover Nature! Walk
Sand Ridge Nature Center • South Holland, IL 60473Venture out on our scenic trails for a guided 3- to 4-mile walk.
Free
Scat-venger Hunt
Crabtree Nature Center • Barrington, IL 60010Drop in to get the scoop on poop as you hunt for scat.
Free
Summer Prairie Blooms Walk
Silver Creek Family Picnic Area • Melrose Park, IL 60160Ages 18 and up.
Free
Make Hummingbirds Happy
Sagawau Environmental Learning Center • Lemont, IL 60439Invite hummingbirds to your garden. We’ll discuss gardening tips, feeding, pest control and answer your questions.
Free
Cicadas: Teen Exploration Day
Little Red Schoolhouse Nature Center • Willow Springs, IL 60480Teens will explore the world of the cicadas. Ages 13 & up.
Free
Wellness Days at Kickapoo
Kickapoo Woods • Riverdale, IL 60827Reconnect with nature during relaxing mindfulness and meditative practices.
Free
Small Serendipity
River Trail Nature Center • Northbrook, IL 60062Nature stories, crafts, and activities. Children ages 3 to 6 with adult.
Free
Craft Camp
Sand Ridge Nature Center • South Holland, IL 60473Get creative and learn some new skills. Project materials will vary. Ages 8-13.
$15
Senior Fitness Walk
Thatcher Woods Pavilion • River Forest, IL 60305
Free
Wellness Days at Whistler
Whistler Woods • Riverdale, IL 60827Reconnect with nature during relaxing mindfulness and meditative practices.
Free
Wee Wandering Wednesdays
Crabtree Nature Center • Barrington, IL 60010A special program for little naturalists. Read a story, make a craft, and go on an adventure. Ages 3 to […]
Free
Walk & Talk Hike
Wolf Road 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 […]
Free
I am a Scientist
Little Red Schoolhouse Nature Center • Willow Springs, IL 60480Ignite your child’s sense of wonder and curiosity as we explore, experiment, and make discoveries in the natural world. Ages […]
Free
Story Trail
Bemis Woods-South • Cook County, IL 60558 (near Western Springs)Walk a short, looped trail and experience a story unfolding with every step. Onsite activities will be provided. Grove 7. […]
Free
Camping & Cooking 101
Camp Reinberg • Palatine, IL 60074This 2-hour workshop covers camping and outdoor cooking basics. Camping and cooking gear provided. All ages.
Free
Night Sky Walk
Little Red Schoolhouse Nature Center • Willow Springs, IL 60480Enjoy an evening walk in the largest Urban Night Sky Place in the world.
Free
Phone-tography 101
Miami Woods • Morton Grove, IL 60053Enjoy a morning in the preserves and learn the basics of photography using a smartphone. Grove 1. (Teen exploration day; […]
Free
Stories in the Forest
Trailside Museum of Natural History • River Forest, IL 60305Presented with River Forest Public Library. We’ll read stories and do a simple nature activity. Weather dependent. Ages 0 to […]
Free
Bird Walk
Eggers Grove • Chicago, IL 60617
Free
Fridays in the Field
River Trail Nature Center • Northbrook, IL 60062Discover something new in nature with University of Illinois Extension Volunteers.
Free
Craftpalooza
National Grove-South • North Riverside, IL 60546Kids, get creative! Help decorate a large canvas with stamps, paint and markers. Presented in partnership with the North Riverside […]
Free
Fridays in the Field
Little Red Schoolhouse Nature Center • Willow Springs, IL 60480University of Illinois Extension Certified Master Naturalists will connect visitors with nature through inquiry-based activities. Jul 12 – Grasshoppers Jul […]
Free
Bilingual Community Series/ Serie de la Comunitaria Bilingüe
Eggers Grove • Chicago, IL 60617Join Friends of the Forest Preserves for an early morning adventure to admire the local trees. Únase a Friends of […]
Free
R.I.P. Stewardship
Little Red Schoolhouse Nature Center • Willow Springs, IL 60480Join us as we Remove Invasive Plants with bow saws or loppers. Tools, gloves and a snack provided. Closed toed shoes and long […]
Free
Pedal the Preserves: Ride IL
Eggers Grove • Chicago, IL 60617Fun, family-friendly bike ride led by experienced guides. Bikes/helmets provided.
Free
A Closer Look: Magnifier and Microscope Walk
Trailside Museum of Natural History • River Forest, IL 60305Explore the tiny secrets of the woods as we examine plants and small animals both on our walk and in […]
Free