Teen Exploration Day: Service-Learning Hours
Schiller Woods-East • Chicago, IL 60634High school students: learn why it’s important to keep natural spaces free of trash. Help pick up litter and earn […]
High school students: learn why it’s important to keep natural spaces free of trash. Help pick up litter and earn […]
Learn how to use a map and compass, then practice on a 1.5-mile walk.
In partnership with UIC Arab American Cultural Center and Arab American Family Services, have fun learning about Arab American culture […]
Come visit to see what we came up with.
This leisurely walk will highlight wildflowers along a paved driveway.
Únase a nosotros durante la hora de comer para aprender sobre los animales embajadores de Trailside. Sin registracion necessario.
Join us as we seek out spring migrants. Binoculars available for loan.
Explore the wonders of nature with fellow seniors!
A special program for little naturalists. Read a story, make a craft, and go on an adventure. Ages 3 to […]
Join us for a folktale recited by a librarian from the LaGrange Park Library as we walk and discuss the […]
Start with a DIY binoculars craft then try it out while on a guided bird walk.
Join IL Ext. Master Naturalists for fun nature and inquiry-based activities.
Make chemical-free cleaning supplies, lavender pouches, and native seed bombs. Ages 10 & up.
Celebrate Earth Day by doing your part in helping clean up litter in the Preserves. Supplies provided for check out.
Cooking outdoors is easy and fun! Learn how to prepare food both over a fire and on a stove. Ages […]
Celebrate Earth Day by doing your part in helping clean up litter in the Preserves. Supplies available to check-out. Grove […]
Join us for poetry in motion as we explore the forest through our senses. Participants will receive a journal and […]
Celebrate Earth Day by doing your part in helping clean up litter in the Preserves. Litter pick-up supplies available to […]
Help us work to make River Trail even better. Ages 10 & up; under 15 w/adult.
Plant a tree, make your own bird feeder, pick up litter, and more. Family program.
Celebrate Earth Day with themed games, self-guided litter cleanup and more.
Art activities, scavenger hunts, food chain demonstrations, and free plant giveaways will delight visitors.
You can have your cake and eat it too! Celebrate planet Earth, play party games and better the environment.
Calling all teachers, group leaders & youth educators! Our Day Hiking Leadership Training program gets youth and groups of all […]
Celebrate Earth Day by doing your part in helping clean up litter in the Preserves. Supplies provided for check out. […]
Play, plant, paint and pretend with family-fun activities.
Mindful and meditative guided nature walk. Ages 18 & up.
Join us for a discussion and short walk to investigate this fascinating group of vascular plants.
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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