Pumpkin Scavenger Hunt
Crabtree Nature Center • Barrington, IL 60010Find all the hidden pumpkins on our Giants Hollow Trail during this fun scavenger hunt. Costumes encouraged but not required.
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Fall Paddle Afternoon
Tower Road Boat Launch • Cook County, IL 60093 (near Winnetka)Mark the end of the paddling season with the Forest Preserves and enjoy one last trip on the water! All […]
“The Magic Stump” Film Screening
Sagawau Environmental Learning Center • Lemont, IL 60439“The Magic Stump” is a documentary short that tells the story of an Illinois tree stump that’s attracted a phenomenal […]
Oak Walk
Sand Ridge Nature Center • South Holland, IL 60473Learn about our oaks and their importance while taking a leisurely stroll.
Camping 101
Camp Bullfrog Lake • Willow Springs, IL 60480Join us for a workshop covering basic camping skills. All ages.
Teen Exploration Day: Pumpkin Carving
Rolling Knolls • Elgin, IL 60120Carve a pumpkin while surrounded by the natural beauty within the Forest Preserves. Supplies provided.
Be a Better Birder: Intermediate Bird ID
Zoom PresentationStep up your birding game by learning how to identify the complexities of birds.
Stars, Spooky Stories, & S ’mores
Thatcher Woods • River Forest, IL 60305Join a family-friendly evening with a cozy fire, s ’mores, a “spooky” story trail, star gazing, pumpkin painting and more. […]
Evening at a Nature Center: Teen Exploration Day
Little Red Schoolhouse Nature Center • Willow Springs, IL 60480Observe the ambassador animals, hike a trail, and warm up by a fire with hot chocolate. Ages 13 & up.
Who, Who, Who’s Afraid of the Woods?
Sand Ridge Nature Center • South Holland, IL 60473Join us for a short walk along some of our trails in search of “not-so-spooky” Sand Ridge residents; owls, bats […]
Jack O’Lantern Trail
Crabtree Nature Center • Barrington, IL 60010Enjoy a night walk on our trails lit with carved pumpkins. Register for a time slot.
The Return of Scary Stories
River Trail Nature Center • Northbrook, IL 60062Enjoy some spooky storytelling around the campfire. Ages 8 & up.
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Trunk or Treat
Eggers Grove • Chicago, IL 60617Sponsored by the East Side Chamber of Commerce. Enjoy a family-friendly Halloween event, complete with plenty of candy.
Hoarders
Crabtree Nature Center • Barrington, IL 60010Let’s take a stroll through the woods and watch squirrels and chipmunks busily stocking their larders for survival through winter.
Día de los Muertos
Little Red Schoolhouse Nature Center • Willow Springs, IL 60480In celebration of Día de los Muertos, stop inside to learn about Mesoamerican tradition and view our alter dedicated to […]
Walk & Talk
Arie Crown Forest • Countryside, IL 60525Walk & Talk Hikes are for the curious mind who want to know more about the Forest Preserves and natural […]
Día de los Muertos Night Hike
Eggers Grove • Chicago, IL 60617Celebrate the history of Día de los Muertos on a guided hike.
National Native American Heritage Month History Walk
Sauk Trail Woods-Central • South Chicago Heights, IL 60411Take a stroll and learn the origin of the name Sauk Woods. Walk is 3.4 miles on a paved loop.
ENTICE workshop: Coyote Track
Sagawau Environmental Learning Center • Lemont, IL 60439In partnership with the Illinois Department of Natural Resources, this workshop will focus on coyote ecology and behavior related to […]
Day Hiking Leadership Training
Bemis Woods-North • Cook County, IL 60523 (near Oak Brook)For teachers/youth educators! DHLT gives you all the tools to take groups out into the preserves for the day.
Birds in Autumn
Little Red Schoolhouse Nature Center • Willow Springs, IL 60480Visit the bird feeding stations and hike along a nature trail to observe birds during the fall season.
Día de los Muertos
Eggers Grove • Chicago, IL 60617Join us for a free family-friendly event to celebrate el Día de los Muertos at Eggers Grove. There will be […]
Stars, Stories, & S’mores
LaBagh Woods • Chicago, IL 60630In partnership with Saint Kateri Center of Chicago, listen to storytelling, take a night hike, make a s’more, view stars, […]
Fall Banan-za!
Bemis Woods-South • Cook County, IL 60558 (near Western Springs)Come join the Forest Preserves of Cook County at Go Ape for an unforgettable autumn experience complete with local vendors, […]
Pedal the Preserves
Tower Road Boat Launch • Cook County, IL 60093 (near Winnetka)Ride Illinois will lead a safety talk before we take off for a fun, casual, family-friendly bike. Loaner bikes available.
Autumnal Artmaking
Sand Ridge Nature Center • South Holland, IL 60473Get inspired by the colors of the season as we paint tree cookies and make art with fallen leaves. All […]
“Monty and Rose 2: The World of Monty and Rose” Film Screening
Sagawau Environmental Learning Center • Lemont, IL 60439“Monty and Rose 2: The World of Monty and Rose” is a feature-length documentary that tells the story of the […]
Makin’ Music Bluegrass Jam
Thatcher Woods Pavilion • River Forest, IL 60305Make a simple musical instrument or bring your own and join the jam by playing or listening.
Camping 101
Camp Dan Beard • Northbrook, IL 60062Join us for a workshop covering basic camping skills. All ages.
Forest Therapy Walk
Bunker Hill • Niles, IL 60714Awaken your senses and renew your bond with the nature and the Preserves. Certified Forest Therapy guide. Ages 18 & […]