Walk & Talk
Willow Springs Woods • Cook County, IL 60480 (near Willow Springs)Walk & Talk Hikes are for the curious mind who want to know more about the Forest Preserves and natural […]
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Without Limits: Recreation for All!
Bunker Hill • Niles, IL 60714Individuals with physical disabilities and their friends and families are invited to explore nature through adaptive cycling and rock wall […]
Camping 101
Camp Reinberg • Palatine, IL 60074Join us for a workshop covering basic camping skills. All ages.
Forest Therapy Walk
Dam No. 1 Woods-East • Wheeling, IL 60090Awaken your senses and renew your bond with the nature and the Preserves. Led by a Certified Forest Therapy guide. […]
Bird painting Step-by-Step: Screech Owl
Trailside Museum of Natural History • River Forest, IL 60305Sketch and paint. For both beginners and more experienced artists. All materials provided.
$5
Fall Migratory Bird BioBlitz
Help biologists understand bird populations and species diversity in our area by joining the Fall Migratory Bird BioBlitz! During the […]
Fishing Derby
Horsetail 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.
Seed Collecting at Wolf Road Prairie
Wolf Road Prairie • Cook County, IL 60154 (near Westchester)Collect prairie seeds with us and learn about the story of the prairie. Ages 12 & up.
Nature Wellness Walk
Sauk Trail Woods-Central • South Chicago Heights, IL 60411Are you wanting an event to reconnect with nature and explore the beautiful colors of fall? Come to a wonderful […]
Family Fun Day!
Sand Ridge Nature Center • South Holland, IL 60473Bring the whole family to spend time outside and have fun with activities, a nature scavenger hunt and more.
Spectacular Partial Solar Eclipse
Little Red Schoolhouse Nature Center • Willow Springs, IL 60480Watch this rare natural phenomenon here!
Annular Solar Eclipse Viewing Drop-In
Trailside Museum of Natural History • River Forest, IL 60305Join us (if the sun is shining) to view a partial solar eclipse! We will have special telescope set up […]
Fall Paddle Festival
Tower Road Boat Launch • Cook County, IL 60093 (near Winnetka)Participate in a canoe trip, fishing, archery, Dia de los Muertos-themed pumpkin painting, nature play, and Bach-to-Rock music. The rain […]
Mammal Comparison: Chicagoland and South Korea
Crabtree Nature Center • Barrington, IL 60010Join us for a presentation comparing mammals found in Cook County with some of the mammals found in South Korea.
Geopalooza: Adventures in Geoscience Innovation
Facebook Live from Sagawau Environmental Learning CenterJoin naturalists as they discuss three innovations in earth science, and how they can help us understand our local geoscience.
Sounds Natural: Forest Edition!
Camp Shabbona Woods • South Holland, IL 60473Listen to the hypnotic digital sounds of nature by DJ Q and Bennie while roasting s’mores and hotdogs over a […]
Fall Festival
River Trail Nature Center • Northbrook, IL 60062Celebrate the season with a special day of autumn fun, entertainment, beekeeping demonstrations, pumpkin painting, honey sales, activities and more! […]
Without Limits: Adventure for All
Miller Meadow-South • Cook County, IL 60130 (near Forest Park)Individuals with physical disabilities and their friends and families can explore nature through adaptive cycling and rock wall climbing. In […]
Thursdays in the Field: Soil and Geology
Trailside Museum of Natural History • River Forest, IL 60305Connect to nature through fun themed activities for adults and kids. Hosted by Univ of IL Extension volunteers.
Fitness Hike
Orland Grassland • Cook County, IL 60467 (near Orland Park)Fitness Hikes are for those looking to get some exercise outdoors. Fitness hikes will be faster paced with little to […]
Forest Therapy Walk
Schiller Woods-West • Schiller Park, IL 60634Forest therapy opens the gateway for creativity and a deepened relationship with self and the natural world. Led by certified […]
Fall Color Walk
Palos Park Woods-North • Cook County, IL 60464 (near Palos Park)Look for the changing colors on a 3.4-mile walk. Color scavenger hunts for the little ones provided.
Restoration and S’mores!
Sand Ridge Nature Center • South Holland, IL 60473Get your conservation blood pumping as we do some invasive brush removal along the nature center trails. We will have […]
Hip-Hop Olympics
Camp Shabbona Woods • South Holland, IL 60473Medals awarded to winners of professionally juried competitive MC’ing, DJ’ing, Dance, Visual Art, Knowledge and Quintathlon categories. Registration starts at […]
Map and Compass 101: Teen Exploration Day
Camp Sullivan • Oak Forest, IL 60452Bring your friends to compete in an orienteering competition. Prizes will be awarded.
National Reptile Awareness Day
Trailside Museum of Natural History • River Forest, IL 60305Learn about local reptiles and meet some scaly Animal Ambassadors.
Fall Color Walk
Little Red Schoolhouse Nature Center • Willow Springs, IL 60480Learn why trees drop their leaves and the cause of leaf color change.
Pumpkinpalooza
Bunker Hill • Niles, IL 60714Family-friendly activities including pumpkin painting and bowling, ring toss, leaf rubbings, fall-themed obstacle course, and more. In partnership with Jerome […]
Spooky Shuffle 5k/10k
Swallow Cliff Woods-South • Cook County, IL 60464 (near Palos Park)In partnership with the Village of Palos Park, this 5k/10k trail race takes you through the forest preserves.
Fall Color Walk (in Polish)
Trailside Museum of Natural History • River Forest, IL 60305Take a guided walk in the woods in celebration of Polish American Heritage Month.