Events

Fall Nature Camp

Rolling Knolls • Elgin, IL 60120

Learn the significance of harvest season in Native American culture while participating in various activities. Presented by Trickster Cultural Center. […]

Free

Fall Color Ramble-Bilingual

Sand Ridge Nature Center • South Holland, IL 60473

Come witness the wonderful ephemeral color changes that nature has to offer! 1.5-mile walk, rain or shine. Programa ofrecido en […]

Free

Camping For All

Camp Bullfrog Lake • Willow Springs, IL 60480

Enjoy cycling, climbing, kayaking and camping while you explore beautiful Camp Bullfrog Lake in this program specially designed for individuals […]

Free

One Voyage 5K Run & Walk

Busse Forest-Central • Cook County, IL 60007 (near Elk Grove Village)

Help get youth from the Chicagoland area into the outdoors by participating in run fun for the entire family. Register: […]

Free

Accessible Autumnal Equinox Walk

Trailside Museum of Natural History • River Forest, IL 60305

Join us for a talk about the equinox on a short, guided nature walk on a paved trail. ADA Accessible.

Free

Drop In Bird Banding

Sagawau Environmental Learning Center • Lemont, IL 60439

Banding at Sagawau is in its 27th year. See birds up close while learning about this scientific method.

Free

“Check Out” Nature  

Swallow Cliff Woods-North • Cook County, IL 60464 (near Palos Park)

Explore nature by checking out some of our gear. We will answer questions, give trail recommendations, maps, and more.   

Free

Hoarders

Crabtree Nature Center • Barrington, IL 60010

Come watch animals stocking up their larders for winter. All ages.

Free

Interesting Insects

River Trail Nature Center • Northbrook, IL 60062

Look for all the different insects we can find in the Fall season.

Free

Nature is a Resource

Sagawau Environmental Learning Center • Lemont, IL 60439

An invitation to discuss how after-school programs and nature intersect. Presented with the Illinois Afterschool Network and geared for Out […]

Free
Event Series Story Trail

Story Trail

Catherine Chevalier Woods • Chicago, IL 60656

Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month, experience a story unfold along a short trail. A craft is available to take home upon […]

Free

Story Trail

Rolling Knolls • Elgin, IL 60120

Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month by experiencing a story unfold along a short trail. A craft is available to take home […]

Free

History of the Lagoons Paddle

Tower Road Boat Launch • Cook County, IL 60093 (near Winnetka)

Explore the uniqueness of Skokie Lagoons by way of water. Equipment provided. In partnership with Chicago River Canoe & Kayak.

Free

Party for the Preserves

Sand Ridge Nature Center • South Holland, IL 60473

Join us for drop-in activities that help us to be better stewards of the land. Earn service-learning hours.

Free

Party for the Preserves

River Trail Nature Center • Northbrook, IL 60062

Celebrate the Forest Preserves of Cook County on National Public Lands Day.    Fall Flower Walks: 10:30 am & 1:30 pm  […]

Free

Community Powwow

Caldwell Woods • Chicago, IL 60646

Join us to celebrate Native American culture while recognizing the theme ‘Every Child Matters.’ Enjoy traditional Powwow, native food, and […]

Free

Party for the Preserves: Go Green

Little Red Schoolhouse Nature Center • Willow Springs, IL 60480

Celebrate National Public Lands Day by enjoying a nature walk and learning about the importance of green spaces.

Free