Ecological Restoration Weekend
Ecological Restoration Weekend
Enjoy the fresh air and put your muscles to work by helping to restore habitat. Equipment provided.
Enjoy the fresh air and put your muscles to work by helping to restore habitat. Equipment provided.
Stop by the visitor center to learn about reptiles, mammals, and birds from the residents of Misericordia - Heart of […]
Read a story, make a craft, and go on an adventure. Ages 3-6 w/ adult; siblings welcome. Tickets on a […]
An exciting new program will take place every Thursday! Check fpdcc.com for weekly offerings including time, age appropriateness, and other […]
Walk a short trail while reading “Thanks to the Animals” by Allen Sockabasin of the Passamaquoddy Nation. Afterwards, stop in […]
Walk & Talk Hikes are for the curious mind who wants to know more about the Forest Preserves and natural […]
Celebrate the history of Dia de los Muertos with artmaking and a night hike.
Walk in an Urban Night Sky Place during the darkest night of the month and search for stars and planets.
Immerse yourself in nature, fostering mindfulness and wellness with a certified guide. Ages 16 & up. Register: thatforestfeeling.com/register
Stop by the visitor center to learn about reptiles, mammals, and birds from the residents of Misericordia - Heart of […]
Join other seniors for a moderately paced, one mile fitness walks in beautiful Thatcher Woods. Led by senior Roberta Jannsen, […]
Ignite your child’s sense of wonder and curiosity as we explore, experiment & make discoveries in the natural world. Ages […]
Read a story, make a craft, and go on an adventure. Ages 3-6 w/ adult; siblings welcome. Tickets on a […]
An exciting new program will take place every Thursday! Check fpdcc.com for weekly offerings including time, age appropriateness, and other […]
Join us after hours each month for fun activities. Spanish speakers welcome! Ages 13-18.
Join us on a guided bird walk to see both resident and migratory birds, led by John Elliott of the […]
Join the Village of Palos Park and the Forest Preserves for a family-fun day of fishing.
Join us as we Remove Invasive Plants with bow saws or loppers. Equipment provided. Ages 17 & up.
Learn about Chicago’s ancient history through fossils. Indoor presentations followed by a visit to the fossil reserve quarry.
Humans have many uses for plants. On Veterans Day, we will observe how they were used in the military.
Stop by the visitor center to learn about reptiles, mammals, and birds from the residents of Misericordia - Heart of […]
Learn about nature through music, movement, stories, and artmaking. Ages 2-5 w/adult. Sep 11: Gardening Oct 9: Changing Colors Nov […]
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.
Take a stroll on a 3.4-mile paved loop and learn the origin of the name Sauk Woods.
A guided walk to search for local owls. Register by 11/12. Ages 8 & up.
Walk candlelit trails and enjoy a hot cocoa bar and s’mores at a bonfire. LGBTQ2S+ people and allies are welcome. […]
Walk & Talk Hikes are for the curious mind who wants to know more about the Forest Preserves and natural […]
Immerse yourself in nature, fostering mindfulness and wellness with a certified guide. Ages 21 & up.
Help protect our natural areas by collecting seeds or removing invasive species. Equipment provided. Register: bit.ly/3z6U2aZ
Help protect our natural areas by collecting seeds or removing invasive species. Equipment provided. Ages 8 & up w/ adult. […]
Celebrate National Take a Hike Day by hitting the trail with a naturalist on a 5-mile hike.
Join a certified instructor through a series of slow flowing movements, deep measured breaths, and soothing sounds while in a […]
Stop by the visitor center to learn about reptiles, mammals, and birds from the residents of Misericordia - Heart of […]
Join other seniors for a moderately paced, one mile fitness walks in beautiful Thatcher Woods. Led by senior Roberta Jannsen, […]
Read a story, make a craft, and go on an adventure. Ages 3-6 w/ adult; siblings welcome. Tickets on a […]
Create a small wall hanging art piece using natural materials. Supplies, instruction provided. Ages 10 & up.
An exciting new program will take place every Thursday! Check fpdcc.com for weekly offerings including time, age appropriateness, and other […]
November is recognized as the “Twelfth Moon of Creation” (a time of healing) by the Ojibwe people. Join the American […]
Walk & Talk Hikes are for the curious mind who wants to know more about the Forest Preserves and natural […]
Learn about the benefits of prescribed burns and explore the equipment used while we take a 1-mile walk.
Join us as we explore the heritage of the Calumet region with guided walks, regional activities and displays.
Help protect our natural areas by collecting seeds or removing invasive species. Equipment provided. Ages 8 & up w/ adult. […]
Learn about this group of nocturnal birds through an indoor presentation and discussion.
Fitness Hikes are for those looking to get some exercise outdoors. Fitness hikes will be faster paced with little to […]
Stop by the visitor center to learn about reptiles, mammals, and birds from the residents of Misericordia - Heart of […]
An exciting new program will take place every Thursday! Check fpdcc.com for weekly offerings including time, age appropriateness, and other […]
Walk off that extra helping of turkey and stuffing on this annual post-holiday walk.
Join us for an early morning walk as we keep our eyes and ears open for signs of owls!
Enjoy the fresh air and put your muscles to work by helping to restore habitat. Equipment provided.
Learn about the best bird foods, feeders, and landscape elements to benefit our resident winter birds. You will even make […]
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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Please contact Experience.Nature@cookcountyil.gov or 708-771-1573 about accommodations for specific camping and outdoor recreation activities.