MLK Day Restoration
Crabtree Nature Center • Barrington, IL 60010Join us to improve our natural community by helping remove invasive species. […]
Join us to improve our natural community by helping remove invasive species. […]
Help us work to make River Trail better on this official day […]
Learn how to serve your community by reducing light pollution, while enjoying […]
Nature stories, crafts and activities. Ages 3-6 w/adult.
Join us for a one-mile, easy-paced walk in beautiful Thatcher Woods. Led […]
Join us for a special program for little naturalists. Limited tickets available. […]
Join volunteer Naturalist Cyndi Duda every Wednesday for a hike around Phantom […]
Join us for an adventure in nature through movement, stories and artmaking. […]
Learn how to build a birding kit, how to start birding and […]
Ski programs will occur only when there is snow. Learn to ski […]
An outdoor workshop focusing on amazing winter scenes. Ages 13 & up.
Fitness Hikes are for those looking to get some exercise outdoors. These […]
Non-ski programs will occur only when there is no snow. Join a […]
Put on some gloves and join us to remove invasive species. Equipment […]
Learn safe practices for fire building and containment, make fire-inspired art, build […]
Learn about the diets of our ambassador animals and observe a feeding […]
Come out and explore the preserves via snowshoe. When snow depth exceeds […]
Enjoy an afternoon walk in the Preserves. Snowshoes are provided when snow […]
Join us during feeding time to learn about Trailside’s outdoor ambassador animals.
Embrace the chilly weather with a brisk nighttime walk, then warm up […]
Ski programs will occur only when there is snow. Learn to ski […]
Non-ski programs will occur only when there is no snow. Join a […]
Welcome good luck and fortune in 2025 by celebrating the Year of […]
Woodpeckers are well-adapted for their environment. Come for a short presentation and […]
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.
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Please contact Experience.Nature@cookcountyil.gov or 708-771-1573 about accommodations for specific camping and outdoor recreation activities.