Canceled 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
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Canceled Nature Book Club: Eating Animals by J.S. Foer
Trailside Museum of Natural History • River Forest, IL 60305Join us for a lively discussion at Trailside Museum of this book, about consuming meat vs. vegetarianism in the modern […]
Free
Fridays in the Field
Little Red Schoolhouse Nature Center • Willow Springs, IL 60480University of Illinois Extension Certified Master Naturalists will connect visitors with nature through inquiry-based activities. Jul 12 – Grasshoppers Jul […]
Free
Nature Discovery Day
Thatcher Woods • River Forest, IL 60305Drop in for a fun afternoon of nature discovery. We’ll have nature games, disc golf, art making, kite flying and […]
Free
Movies in the Parks
Rolling Knolls • Elgin, IL 60120Sit under the stars and enjoy a family film at Elgin’s own beautiful Forest Preserve! BYO-blanket and bug spray. Refreshments […]
Free
Summer Shakeout
Orland Grassland South • Cook County, IL 60467 (near Orland Park)Enjoy a 1.6-mile walk or run through the prairie.
Free
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Hummingbird Fest
Sagawau Environmental Learning Center • Lemont, IL 60439Join us for activities, viewing, and demos of how the birds are banded for tracking and research purposes.
Free
Walk & Talk Hike
St. Mihiel Woods-East • Cook County, IL 60477 (near Tinley Park)Walk & Talk Hikes are for the curious mind who wants to know more about the Forest Preserves and natural […]
Free
Disc Golf Community Day
Miller Meadow-South • Cook County, IL 60130 (near Forest Park)Disc Golf Chicago and the Forest Preserves of Cook County have partnered to set up a temporary course at Miller […]
Self-Love in Nature
Sauk Trail Woods-North • South Chicago Heights, IL 60411Week 1: Create a Self-Love Kit (Jun 8) Week 2: Peace and Drum Circle (Jun 22) Week 3: Sensory Experience […]
Free
Teen Exploration Day: Teen Hiking Meet-up
Crabtree Nature Center • Barrington, IL 60010Spend time with other teenagers in the community, experiencing nature by learning about local plants and animals, and socializing on […]
Free
Canceled Wellness Walk
Thatcher Woods Pavilion • River Forest, IL 60305Mindful and meditative guided nature walk. Ages 18 & up.
Free
What’s On The Menu?
River Trail Nature Center • Northbrook, IL 60062Join us at feeding time to learn about our outdoor ambassador animals and their habits.
Free
Summer Spores
Sand Ridge Nature Center • South Holland, IL 60473Mystified by mushrooms? Take a casual walk to learn more. Ages 18 & up or ages 14-17 w/adult.
Free
Camping 101: Overnight!
Camp Reinberg • Palatine, IL 60074Part workshop, part campout! Learn camping skills, then spend the night.
$50
Nature’s Art Box
Little Red Schoolhouse Nature Center • Willow Springs, IL 60480Come join us for a nature-based art activity. Ages 3-6 w/adult
Free
Let’s Go Find Some Bugs!
Crabtree Nature Center • Barrington, IL 60010Summer bug hunt. Ages 6 and up.
Free
What’s On The Menu?
River Trail Nature Center • Northbrook, IL 60062Join us at feeding time to learn about our outdoor ambassador animals and their habits.
Free
Wellness Days at Kickapoo
Kickapoo Woods • Riverdale, IL 60827Reconnect with nature during relaxing mindfulness and meditative practices.
Free
Small Serendipity
River Trail Nature Center • Northbrook, IL 60062Nature stories, crafts, and activities. Children ages 3 to 6 with adult.
Free
Senior Fitness Walk
Thatcher Woods Pavilion • River Forest, IL 60305
Free
Wellness Days at Whistler
Whistler Woods • Riverdale, IL 60827Reconnect with nature during relaxing mindfulness and meditative practices.
Free
Walk & Talk Hike: Native Prairies
Linne Woods • Morton Grove, IL 60053Walk & Talk Hikes are for the curious mind who wants to know more about the Forest Preserves and natural […]
Free
Forest Therapy
Busse Forest-South • Cook County, IL 60007 (near Elk Grove Village)Awaken your senses and renew your bond with nature with a Certified Forest Therapy Guide. Ages 18 & up. Grove […]
Free
Be a Better Birder: Intro to Bird ID
Virtual Event
Learn the basics of bird identification, the lingo birders use to describe birds and how to identify birds using size […]
Free
Telescope Party
Swallow Cliff Woods-South • Cook County, IL 60464 (near Palos Park)Calling all amateur astronomers and night sky enthusiasts! Bring your telescope or use one of ours for an evening of […]
Free
Fridays in the Field
Little Red Schoolhouse Nature Center • Willow Springs, IL 60480University of Illinois Extension Certified Master Naturalists will connect visitors with nature through inquiry-based activities. Jul 12 – Grasshoppers Jul […]
Free
Bird Migration and More Walk
Trailside Museum of Natural History • River Forest, IL 60305Ages 18 and up.
Free
Pedal the Preserves: Salt Creek Greenway
Twenty-Sixth Street Woods-West • Cook County, IL 60526 (near La Grange Park)In partnership with Ride Illinois, join us for a family-friendly event promoting riding bikes. Safety demonstration, techniques, tips, and a […]
Free