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River Trail Nature Center • Northbrook, IL 60062Join us at feeding time to learn about our outdoor ambassador animals […]
Join us at feeding time to learn about our outdoor ambassador animals […]
Join us as we seek out fall migrants. Binoculars available for loan.
Reconnect with nature during relaxing mindfulness and meditative practices.
Immerse yourself in nature, fostering mindfulness and wellness with a certified guide. […]
Reconnect with nature during relaxing mindfulness and meditative practices.
Learn about nature through music, movement, stories, and artmaking. Ages 2-5 w/adult. […]
Bring your little one for open nature play time!
Bring your little one for open nature play time and help your […]
Seniors Enjoying Nature Inside/Outside Rain or Shine! Join us for a nature-inspired […]
Enjoy our "creative-reuse carnival" with games made from repurposed materials! Win prizes, […]
Learn about restoration efforts, goals, and ways you can get involved. Ages […]
Join us as we Remove Invasive Plants with bow saws or loppers. […]
Help protect our natural areas by collecting seeds or removing invasive species. […]
Help us work to make River Trail even better. Ages 10 & […]
Learn about Calumet Region’s cultural history. Activities include archaeology displays, a mock […]
A River Thru History is an early American party with all the […]
Enjoy food, drinks, games, Jesse White Tumblers, animal ambassadors, free give-a-ways, and […]
Monarch butterflies are headed to Mexico. Learn how monarchs make this journey […]
Join us at feeding time to learn about our outdoor ambassador animals […]
Join us during feeding time to learn about Trailside’s outdoor animal ambassadors.
The Sounds Natural Creative Retreat Series welcomes anyone seeking some time in […]
Come out and bring your best skating skills and routines, or just […]
Join an exclusive after-hours moonlit paddle through the Skokie Lagoons. Ages 8 […]
Walk through a dolomite prairie and visit the Blenz restored prairie. Ages […]
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.