Wee Wonders
Sand Ridge Nature Center • South Holland, IL 60473Learn about nature through music, movement, stories, and artmaking. Ages 2-5 w/adult. Sep 11: Gardening Oct 9: Changing Colors Nov […]
Learn about nature through music, movement, stories, and artmaking. Ages 2-5 w/adult. Sep 11: Gardening Oct 9: Changing Colors Nov […]
Bring your little one for open nature play time!
Bring your little one for open nature play time and help your children connect with nature. Enjoy stories, art, and […]
An exciting new program will take place every Thursday! Check fpdcc.com for weekly offerings including time, age appropriateness, and other […]
Seniors Enjoying Nature Inside/Outside Rain or Shine! Join us for a nature-inspired adventure for seniors. Ages 55 & up.
Enjoy our "creative-reuse carnival" with games made from repurposed materials! Win prizes, learn about plants and animals, & more. Ice […]
Learn about restoration efforts, goals, and ways you can get involved. Ages 12 & up.
Join us as we Remove Invasive Plants with bow saws or loppers. Equipment provided. Ages 17 & up.
Help protect our natural areas by collecting seeds or removing invasive species. Equipment provided. Ages 8 & up w/ adult. […]
Help us work to make River Trail even better. Ages 10 & up. Children under 15 w/ adult. Register by 9/11 […]
Learn about Calumet Region’s cultural history. Activities include archaeology displays, a mock archaeology dig, and more.
A River Thru History is an early American party with all the trimmings! Join this festive gathering of fur trappers, […]
Enjoy food, drinks, games, Jesse White Tumblers, animal ambassadors, free give-a-ways, and much more. Presented by the Forest Preserves of […]
Monarch butterflies are headed to Mexico. Learn how monarchs make this journey and how to support their migration.
Join us at feeding time to learn about our outdoor ambassador animals and their habits.
Join us during feeding time to learn about Trailside’s outdoor animal ambassadors.
Enjoy art activities, food, music, and workshops. If interested in camping overnight, call (708) 868-0606.
Come out and bring your best skating skills and routines, or just roll along to the music. Grove 15.
Join an exclusive after-hours moonlit paddle through the Skokie Lagoons. Ages 8 & up. Register: chicagoriver.org/events
Walk through a dolomite prairie and visit the Blenz restored prairie. Ages 14 & up.
Join for a family friendly ride and learn about safety, techniques, and tips. Helmets and loaner bikes available. Presented with […]
A River Thru History is an early American party with all the trimmings! Join this festive gathering of fur trappers, […]
Go on a walk and create nature-inspired art. Supplies provided.
Immerse yourself in nature, fostering mindfulness and wellness with a certified guide. Ages 21 & up.
Join us to learn paddling techniques and enjoy an afternoon on Bullfrog Lake. Adult supervision required. Ages 13 & up.
Join us at feeding time to learn about our outdoor ambassador animals and their habits.
Join us as we seek out fall migrants. Binoculars available for loan.
Reconnect with nature during relaxing mindfulness and meditative practices.
Nature stories and crafts. Children ages 3-6 w/ adult.
A partial total lunar eclipse will be a sight to see!
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.
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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.