Wildlife Connections
River Trail Nature Center • Northbrook, IL 60062Stop by the visitor center to learn about animals from the residents of Misericordia - Heart of Mercy.
Stop by the visitor center to learn about animals from the residents of Misericordia - Heart of Mercy.
Reconnect with nature during relaxing mindfulness and meditative practices.
Join other families in our nature play area for fun and socializing.
Join Little Bits Workshop for creative fun as we observe nature, draw, paint, or sculpt. Instruction, materials provided. Ages 8 […]
Awaken your senses and renew your bond with nature with a Certified Forest Therapy Guide. Ages 18 & up.
Do your part to help keep the forest preserves clean! Litter pick-up supplies are available for checkout. Grove 2.
Presented with River Forest Public Library. We’ll read stories and do a simple nature activity. Weather dependent. Ages 0 to […]
Earn service hours and do your part to help keep the forest preserves clean! Litter pick-up supplies are available for […]
Create land art, write a poem, and make tie dye using fruits and spices. Drop in.
Learn how to build your birding kit, how to get started birding, and where to find resources. Great for beginners […]
We’ll review casting and other aspects of fly fishing, then we’ll jump into fishing with instruction and tips. Presented by […]
Sketch and paint a barn swallow. Materials provided. All skill levels welcome. Ages 13 & up.
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.