Wellness Walk
Thatcher Woods Pavilion • River Forest, IL 60305Mindful and meditative guided nature walk. Ages 18 & up.
Mindful and meditative guided nature walk. Ages 18 & up.
Venture out on our scenic trails for a guided 3- to 4-mile walk.
Join us at feeding time to learn about our outdoor ambassador animals and their habits.
Drop in to get the scoop on poop as you hunt for scat.
Ages 18 and up.
Invite hummingbirds to your garden. We’ll discuss gardening tips, feeding, pest control and answer your questions.
Teens will explore the world of the cicadas. Ages 13 & up.
Join us at feeding time to learn about our outdoor ambassador animals and their habits.
Reconnect with nature during relaxing mindfulness and meditative practices.
Nature stories, crafts, and activities. Children ages 3 to 6 with adult.
Program dla najmłodszych miłośników natury. Z pomocą znanych i lubianych wierszyków poznamy owady, ptaki i inne zwierzęta i poszukamy ich […]
Stop by the visitor center to learn about animals from the residents of Misericordia - Heart of Mercy.
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.