Camping 101
Camp Reinberg • Palatine, IL 600741.5-hour long workshop covering basic camping skills. All ages.
1.5-hour long workshop covering basic camping skills. All ages.
Learn the significance of harvest season in Native American culture while participating […]
Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month, experience a story unfold along a short trail. […]
Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month by experiencing a story unfold along a short […]
Drop in at Trailside on the 3rd Thursday of each month to […]
Learn the science behind the study of fossils. Participate in a simulated […]
Use nature to inspire art and try your hand at a variety […]
Perform or listen to music and poetry during an open-mic night at […]
Join us after hours each month for fun activities. Spanish speakers welcome! […]
Participate in the American Indian Center's Food is Medicine event with the […]
Celebrate the coming equinox with a 1.5-mile walk.
Learn about nocturnal animals. Register by 9/17. Cost: $5/person. Ages 8 & […]
In honor of National CleanUp Day, help care for our natural world. […]
Join us on a guided bird walk to see both resident and […]
Join us at River Trail and the surrounding preserves and clean up […]
Walk & Talk Hikes are for the curious mind who wants to […]
Help keep the forest clean and paddle the Calumet Region at Powderhorn […]
Celebrate this National Historic Site, its cultural significance, and the history of […]
View our nearest star with NW Suburban Astronomers.
Enjoy a mindful and meditative guided nature walk in Thatcher Woods, led […]
Come witness the wonderful ephemeral color changes that nature has to offer! […]
Join us at feeding time to learn about our outdoor ambassador animals […]
Enjoy cycling, climbing, kayaking and camping while you explore beautiful Camp Bullfrog […]
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.