Events

GPS Scavenger Hunt

River Trail Nature Center • Northbrook, IL 60062

Learn about and participate in a technology-inspired scavenger hunt.

Free

Fall Color Walk

Little Red Schoolhouse Nature Center • Willow Springs, IL 60480

Join a guided walk to learn about the changes of the season.

Free

Naturalist Choice

Sagawau Environmental Learning Center • Lemont, IL 60439

Drop-in for a look at what is happening in nature now.

Free

Makin’ Music Bluegrass Jam

Thatcher Woods Pavilion • River Forest, IL 60305

Join the jam or just listen! Make a simple musical instrument from […]

Free

GPS Scavenger Hunt

River Trail Nature Center • Northbrook, IL 60062

Learn about and participate in a technology-inspired scavenger hunt.

Free

Fitness Hike

Brezina Woods • Cook County, IL 60526 (near La Grange Park)

Fitness Hikes are for those looking to get some exercise outdoors. Fitness […]

Free

Camping 101

Camp Sullivan • Oak Forest, IL 60452

1.5-hour long workshop covering basic camping skills. All ages.

Little Red Rocks

Little Red Schoolhouse Nature Center • Willow Springs, IL 60480

Perform or listen to music and poetry during an open-mic night at […]

Free

Sagawau Bird Stories

Sagawau Environmental Learning Center • Lemont, IL 60439

Are you curious about birds? Enjoy the stories of common and rare […]

Free

Fishing Derby 

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

Join the Village of Palos Park and the Forest Preserves for a […]

Free

River Trail Workdays

River Trail Nature Center • Northbrook, IL 60062

Help us work to make River Trail even better. Ages 10 & […]

Free