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 […]
Walk & Talk Hikes are for the curious mind who wants to […]
Disc Golf Chicago and the Forest Preserves of Cook County have partnered […]
Week 1: Create a Self-Love Kit (Jun 8) Week 2: Peace and […]
Spend time with other teenagers in the community, experiencing nature by learning […]
Mindful and meditative guided nature walk. Ages 18 & up.
Join us at feeding time to learn about our outdoor ambassador animals […]
Mystified by mushrooms? Take a casual walk to learn more. Ages 18 […]
Part workshop, part campout! Learn camping skills, then spend the night.
Come join us for a nature-based art activity. Ages 3-6 w/adult
Summer bug hunt. Ages 6 and up.
Join us at feeding time to learn about our outdoor ambassador animals […]
Reconnect with nature during relaxing mindfulness and meditative practices.
Nature stories, crafts, and activities. Children ages 3 to 6 with adult.
Join us for a one-mile, easy-paced walk in beautiful Thatcher Woods. Led […]
Reconnect with nature during relaxing mindfulness and meditative practices.
Walk & Talk Hikes are for the curious mind who wants to […]
Awaken your senses and renew your bond with nature with a Certified […]
Learn the basics of bird identification, the lingo birders use to describe […]
Calling all amateur astronomers and night sky enthusiasts! Bring your telescope or […]
University of Illinois Extension Certified Master Naturalists will connect visitors with nature […]
Ages 18 and up.
In partnership with Ride Illinois, join us for a family-friendly event promoting […]
Walk away from the feeders and watch hummingbirds with staff in some […]
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.
Events Guide (PDF)Get free transportation to the Forest Preserves for your group.
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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.