Crafternoon: Paint and Sip Hot Chocolate
Camp Sullivan • Oak Forest, IL 60452Paint and sip a nice cup of hot chocolate. Supplies provided. All […]
Paint and sip a nice cup of hot chocolate. Supplies provided. All […]
Build your own walking stick using buckthorn, an invasive species. Ages 12-17 […]
Join us for a casual bird walk to observe our resident birds […]
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 […]
Learn the importance of Black environmentalists and the history of the Forest […]
Join us for presentations and guided walks about the Underground Railroad route […]
Walk in the sugar maple forest to learn about the sweet process […]
Learn about the diets of our ambassador animals and observe a feeding […]
Join us for an afternoon of stories from our local hidden figures […]
Enjoy an afternoon walk in the Preserves. Snowshoes are provided when snow […]
Calling all creatives! Join us for our themed sessions as we explore […]
Walk in the sugar maple forest to learn about the sweet process […]
Celebrate this special month by joining a bird hike co-led by Outdoor […]
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 […]
Enjoy an all-levels yoga class indoors with a certified instructor. Ages 18 […]
Join us for presentations and guided walks about the Underground Railroad route […]
Walk in the sugar maple forest to learn about the sweet process […]
Walk in the sugar maple forest to learn about the sweet process […]
Get your questions ready for the Conservation@Home Zoom presentation! Learn about the […]
Come out and explore the preserves via snowshoe. When snow depth exceeds […]
Come walk the trails during a new moon as we look and […]
Join us on a quest to capture some magical winter photos.
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.