Wee Wandering Wednesdays
Crabtree Nature Center • Barrington, IL 60010A special program for little naturalists. Read a story, make a craft, and go on an adventure. Ages 3 to […]
A special program for little naturalists. Read a story, make a craft, and go on an adventure. Ages 3 to […]
Walk & Talk Hikes are for the curious mind who wants to know more about the Forest Preserves and natural […]
Ignite your child’s sense of wonder and curiosity as we explore, experiment, and make discoveries in the natural world. Ages […]
Walk a short, looped trail and experience a story unfolding with every step. Onsite activities will be provided. Grove 7. […]
This 2-hour workshop covers camping and outdoor cooking basics. Camping and cooking gear provided. All ages.
Enjoy an evening walk in the largest Urban Night Sky Place in the world.
Enjoy a morning in the preserves and learn the basics of photography using a smartphone. Grove 1. (Teen exploration day; […]
Presented with River Forest Public Library. We’ll read stories and do a simple nature activity. Weather dependent. Ages 0 to […]
Discover something new in nature with University of Illinois Extension Volunteers.
Kids, get creative! Help decorate a large canvas with stamps, paint and markers. Presented in partnership with the North Riverside […]
University of Illinois Extension Certified Master Naturalists will connect visitors with nature through inquiry-based activities. Jul 12 – Grasshoppers Jul […]
Join Friends of the Forest Preserves for an early morning adventure to admire the local trees. Únase a Friends of […]
Join us as we Remove Invasive Plants with bow saws or loppers. Tools, gloves and a snack provided. Closed toed shoes and long […]
Fun, family-friendly bike ride led by experienced guides. Bikes/helmets provided.
Explore the tiny secrets of the woods as we examine plants and small animals both on our walk and in […]
Did you know there are over 50 species of hummingbirds in Mexico? An indoor presentation about hummingbirds’ legend and cultural […]
Join us for a “before hours” walk to experience the dawning of a new day.
Nature conversations with a naturalist. BYO-mug and we’ll provide the beverages.
Learn about nature through music, stories, and artmaking. Ages 2-5 w/adult. Jun 9: Cicadas! Jun 12: Cicadas! Jul 10: Snakes! […]
Reconnect with nature during relaxing mindfulness and meditative practices.
Walk & Talk Hikes are for the curious mind who wants to know more about the Forest Preserves and natural […]
Program dla najmłodszych miłośników natury. Z pomocą znanych i lubianych wierszyków poznamy owady, ptaki i inne zwierzęta i poszukamy ich […]
Reconnect with nature during relaxing mindfulness and meditative practices.
Learn about nature through music, stories, and artmaking. Ages 2-5 w/adult. Jun 9: Cicadas! Jun 12: Cicadas! Jul 10: Snakes! […]
Designed for all teens. Receive instruction from certified staff and try your hand at archery.
Connect to nature through fun inquiry-based activities. Different theme/activities each month. Drop in.
Embrace adventure through kayaking and rock climbing opportunities specially tailored for people of all ages with a primary physical disability. […]
Celebrate Indigenous Plant Knowledge: 3 Sisters Garden and More Connect to nature through fun inquiry-based activities. Different theme/activities each month. […]
Drop in for a fun afternoon of kids’ yoga, guided walks, art making, kite flying and more.
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.