Restoration Stewardship Weekend
Restoration Stewardship Weekend
Enjoy the fresh air and put your muscles to work as you restore ecosystems. Tools and safety gear provided. Age […]
Free
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Reptile Exploration Camp
Children ages 7-8 will discover the fascinating world of native snakes and turtles through up-close encounters, participate in field investigations […]
$50
Wellness Days at Kickapoo
Wellness Days at Kickapoo
Reconnect with nature during relaxing mindfulness and meditative practices.
Free
3 events,
Wellness Days at Whistler
Wellness Days at Whistler
Reconnect with nature during relaxing mindfulness and meditative practices.
Free
Canceled Fitness Hike
Canceled Fitness Hike
Fitness Hikes are for those looking to get some exercise outdoors. Fitness hikes will be faster paced with little to […]
Free
4 events,
Stories in the Forest
Stories in the Forest
Presented with River Forest Public Library. We’ll read stories and do a simple nature activity. Weather dependent. Ages 0 to […]
Free
Canceled Adaptative Adventures: Cycling & Climbing
Canceled Adaptative Adventures: Cycling & Climbing
Embrace adventure through cycling and rock climbing opportunities specially tailored for people of all ages with a primary physical disability. […]
Free
3 events,
Fridays in the Field
Fridays in the Field
Discover something new in nature with University of Illinois Extension Volunteers.
Free
Fridays in the Field
Fridays in the Field
University of Illinois Extension Certified Master Naturalists will connect visitors with nature through inquiry-based activities. Jul 12 – Grasshoppers Jul […]
Free
5 events,
Back-to-School Community Adventure Day
Back-to-School Community Adventure Day
Welcome the school year with a day of community give-a-ways, school supply distribution, and adventure such as archery, kids tree […]
Free
Green Lake Open Fishing Clinic
Green Lake Open Fishing Clinic
Join us as we learn to fish with instructions. Equipment provided. Fishing license required for ages 16 & up.
Free
4 events,
Make Hummingbirds Happy
Make Hummingbirds Happy
Invite hummingbirds to your garden. We’ll discuss gardening tips, feeding, pest control and answer your questions.
Free
0 events,
2 events,
Wellness Days at Kickapoo
Wellness Days at Kickapoo
Reconnect with nature during relaxing mindfulness and meditative practices.
Free
9 events,
Wellness Days at Whistler
Wellness Days at Whistler
Reconnect with nature during relaxing mindfulness and meditative practices.
Free
Walk & Talk Hike
Walk & Talk Hike
Walk & Talk Hikes are for the curious mind who wants to know more about the Forest Preserves and natural […]
Free
3 events,
Phone-tography 101
Phone-tography 101
Enjoy a morning in the preserves and learn the basics of photography using a smartphone. Grove 1. (Teen exploration day; […]
Free
Stories in the Forest
Stories in the Forest
Presented with River Forest Public Library. We’ll read stories and do a simple nature activity. Weather dependent. Ages 0 to […]
Free
5 events,
Fridays in the Field
Fridays in the Field
Discover something new in nature with University of Illinois Extension Volunteers.
Free
Craftpalooza
Craftpalooza
Kids, get creative! Help decorate a large canvas with stamps, paint and markers. Presented in partnership with the North Riverside […]
Free
5 events,
Bilingual Community Series/ Serie de la Comunitaria Bilingüe
Bilingual Community Series/ Serie de la Comunitaria Bilingüe
Join Friends of the Forest Preserves for an early morning adventure to admire the local trees. Únase a Friends of […]
Free
R.I.P. Stewardship
R.I.P. Stewardship
Join us as we Remove Invasive Plants with bow saws or loppers. Tools, gloves and a snack provided. Closed toed shoes and long […]
Free
Pedal the Preserves: Ride IL
Pedal the Preserves: Ride IL
Fun, family-friendly bike ride led by experienced guides. Bikes/helmets provided.
Free
3 events,
Morning Mugs with a Naturalist
Morning Mugs with a Naturalist
Nature conversations with a naturalist. BYO-mug and we’ll provide the beverages.
Free
Wee Wonders
Wee Wonders
Learn about nature through music, stories, and artmaking. Ages 2-5 w/adult. Jun 9: Cicadas! Jun 12: Cicadas! Jul 10: Snakes! […]
Free
0 events,
3 events,
Wellness Days at Kickapoo
Wellness Days at Kickapoo
Reconnect with nature during relaxing mindfulness and meditative practices.
Free
Canceled Walk & Talk Hike
Canceled Walk & Talk Hike
Walk & Talk Hikes are for the curious mind who wants to know more about the Forest Preserves and natural […]
Free
Story Time in Polish
Story Time in Polish
Program dla najmłodszych miłośników natury. Z pomocą znanych i lubianych wierszyków poznamy owady, ptaki i inne zwierzęta i poszukamy ich […]
Free
3 events,
Wellness Days at Whistler
Wellness Days at Whistler
Reconnect with nature during relaxing mindfulness and meditative practices.
Free
Wee Wonders
Wee Wonders
Learn about nature through music, stories, and artmaking. Ages 2-5 w/adult. Jun 9: Cicadas! Jun 12: Cicadas! Jul 10: Snakes! […]
Free
Teen Exploration Day: Archery
Teen Exploration Day: Archery
Designed for all teens. Receive instruction from certified staff and try your hand at archery.
Free
6 events,
Thursdays in the Field
Thursdays in the Field
Celebrate Indigenous Plant Knowledge: 3 Sisters Garden and More Connect to nature through fun inquiry-based activities. Different theme/activities each month. […]
Free
Adaptative Adventures: Kayaking & Climbing
Adaptative Adventures: Kayaking & Climbing
Embrace adventure through kayaking and rock climbing opportunities specially tailored for people of all ages with a primary physical disability. […]
Free
Thursdays in the Field
Thursdays in the Field
Connect to nature through fun inquiry-based activities. Different theme/activities each month. Drop in.
Free
3 events,
Fridays in the Field
Fridays in the Field
University of Illinois Extension Certified Master Naturalists will connect visitors with nature through inquiry-based activities. Jul 12 – Grasshoppers Jul […]
Free
Nature Discovery Day
Nature Discovery Day
Drop in for a fun afternoon of nature discovery. We’ll have nature games, disc golf, art making, kite flying and […]
Free
Movies in the Parks
Movies in the Parks
Sit under the stars and enjoy a family film at Elgin’s own beautiful Forest Preserve! BYO-blanket and bug spray. Refreshments […]
Free
10 events,
Camping 101: Overnight!
Part workshop, part campout! Learn camping skills, then spend the night.
$50
Hummingbird Fest
Hummingbird Fest
Join us for activities, viewing, and demos of how the birds are banded for tracking and research purposes.
Free
Walk & Talk Hike
Walk & Talk Hike
Walk & Talk Hikes are for the curious mind who wants to know more about the Forest Preserves and natural […]
Free
4 events,
What’s On The Menu?
What’s On The Menu?
Join us at feeding time to learn about our outdoor ambassador animals and their habits.
Free
0 events,
2 events,
Wellness Days at Kickapoo
Wellness Days at Kickapoo
Reconnect with nature during relaxing mindfulness and meditative practices.
Free
3 events,
Wellness Days at Whistler
Wellness Days at Whistler
Reconnect with nature during relaxing mindfulness and meditative practices.
Free
4 events,
Walk & Talk Hike: Native Prairies
Walk & Talk Hike: Native Prairies
Walk & Talk Hikes are for the curious mind who wants to know more about the Forest Preserves and natural […]
Free
Forest Therapy
Forest Therapy
Awaken your senses and renew your bond with nature with a Certified Forest Therapy Guide. Ages 18 & up. Grove […]
Free
Be a Better Birder: Intro to Bird ID
Be a Better Birder: Intro to Bird ID
Learn the basics of bird identification, the lingo birders use to describe birds and how to identify birds using size […]
Free
1 event,
Fridays in the Field
Fridays in the Field
University of Illinois Extension Certified Master Naturalists will connect visitors with nature through inquiry-based activities. Jul 12 – Grasshoppers Jul […]
Free
6 events,
Pedal the Preserves: Salt Creek Greenway
Pedal the Preserves: Salt Creek Greenway
In partnership with Ride Illinois, join us for a family-friendly event promoting riding bikes. Safety demonstration, techniques, tips, and a […]
Free
Hummingbird Patrol
Hummingbird Patrol
Walk away from the feeders and watch hummingbirds with staff in some of their other favorite spots at Sagawau.
Free
6 events,
CAMBr Meltdown
CAMBr Meltdown
The Palos Meltdown is Chicagoland’s premier mountain bike event, with racing for all ages and abilities. Free for spectators. More […]
Free – $25
0 events,
1 event,
Wellness Days at Kickapoo
Wellness Days at Kickapoo
Reconnect with nature during relaxing mindfulness and meditative practices.
Free
3 events,
Wellness Days at Whistler
Wellness Days at Whistler
Reconnect with nature during relaxing mindfulness and meditative practices.
Free
1 event,
Walk & Talk Hike
Walk & Talk Hike
Walk & Talk Hikes are for the curious mind who wants to know more about the Forest Preserves and natural […]
Free
1 event,
Canceled Fridays in the Field
Canceled Fridays in the Field
University of Illinois Extension Certified Master Naturalists will connect visitors with nature through inquiry-based activities. Jul 12 – Grasshoppers Jul […]
Free
4 events,
Restoration Stewardship Weekend
Restoration Stewardship Weekend
Enjoy the fresh air and put your muscles to work as you restore ecosystems. Tools and safety gear provided. Age […]
Free
What’s On The Menu?
What’s On The Menu?
Join us at feeding time to learn about our outdoor ambassador animals and their habits.
Free