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  • the interior of visitor center at Sagawau Environmental Learning Center

    America’s Landscapes: The Palos Preserves

    Sagawau Environmental Learning Center • Lemont, IL 60439

    Learn the geological story of the hilly landscape and some of its special land formations. Oral and ASL presentation.

    Free
  • A forested trail displaying fall colors.

    Oak-tober Fall Colors Walk

    Sand Ridge Nature Center • South Holland, IL 60473

    Enjoy seasonal color changes and learn about our native oaks. Ages 12 & up.

    Free • Registration Required
  • A Forest Preserves staff member sharing migratory bird information with visitors.

    Meet the Birds

    Little Red Schoolhouse Nature Center • Willow Springs, IL 60480

    Stop by to see our birds at mealtime.

    Free
  • pavilion and nature play area at Camp Shabbona Woods

    Sounds Natural Creative Retreat

    Sounds Natural
    Camp Shabbona Woods • South Holland, IL 60473

    Enjoy art, wellness workshops, food and music. Limited camping spaces available for optional overnight. Presented with Sounds Natural.

    Free • Registration Required
  • A close-up of the bird banding process.

    Bird Banding

    Sagawau Environmental Learning Center • Lemont, IL 60439

    Observe bird banding and talk with banders. Drop-in.

    Free
  • a group of volunteers at Wampum Lake. Photo by Xochitl Lopez.

    Restoration Workday

    Restoration Workdays at Trailside
    Trailside Museum of Natural History • River Forest, IL 60305

    Restore habitat and control invasive species. Equipment provided. Ages 8 & up. Ages 15 & under w/ adult.

    Free • Registration Required
  • A family face painting at an event.

    Fall Festival

    Featured
    River Trail Nature Center • Northbrook, IL 60062

    Celebrate the season with a special autumn fun day. Beekeeping demonstrations, animal encounters, pumpkin painting, honey sales, activities and more! Admission is free; there may […]

    Free
  • An owl sitting atop a tree branch.

    Wee Wonders: Owls

    Wee Wonders
    Sand Ridge Nature Center • South Holland, IL 60473

    Learn about nature through sensory experiences, stories and artmaking. Ages 2-5 w/ adult.

    Free • Registration Required
  • A group of people hiking in a forest with a backdrop of fall colors.

    Fall Color Walk

    Featured
    Palos Park Woods-North • Cook County, IL 60464 (near Palos Park)

    Travel through beautiful, wooded preserves as we look for colors of the season. 3.5 miles.

    Free
  • A women reading a book aloud at a nature center event.

    Yoga and Storytime

    Little Red Schoolhouse Nature Center • Willow Springs, IL 60480

    Join the Bridgeview Library for a short nature story followed by kid's yoga activities. Ages 3-6 w/adult.

    Free • Registration Required
  • Participants from Misericordia - Heart of Mercy engage in an informative and interactive session that showcases a variety of animals native to Cook County.

    Wildlife Connections

    Wildlife Connections
    River Trail Nature Center • Northbrook, IL 60062

    Stop by the visitor center to learn about reptiles, mammals and birds from the residents of Misericordia – Heart of Mercy. All ages.

    Free
  • A snake in the grass.

    Reptile Awareness Day

    Crabtree Nature Center • Barrington, IL 60010

    Learn about and experience reptiles from Illinois and abroad.

    Free
  • A graphic showcasing a book illustration with flowers.

    Prairie Pages

    Crabtree Nature Center • Barrington, IL 60010

    Join our adult nature book club with the Barrington Area Library!

    Free • Registration Required
  • A group of people walking along a forested trail.

    Senior Fitness Walk

    Senior Fitness Walk
    Thatcher Woods Pavilion • River Forest, IL 60305

    Moderately paced, 1-mile fitness walk. Led by University of Illinois Extension volunteer. Ages 55 & up.

    Free • Registration Required
  • A group of children at an indoor event.

    Wee Wandering Wednesdays

    Wee Wandering Wednesdays
    Crabtree Nature Center • Barrington, IL 60010

    Read a story, make a craft and go on an adventure. Ages 2 to 6 with an adult. Tickets are available on a first-come, first-served […]

    Free
  • a great horned owl in a tree at Crabtree Nature Center

    Owl Sit

    Eggers Grove • Chicago, IL 60617

    Celebrate Birdabilty week with a mobility friendly owl sit. Instead of walking through the woods trying to find owls, we will be waiting in one […]

    Free • Registration Required
  • children roasting marshmallows at Trailside Museum

    Forest Tales & Mysteries

    Little Red Schoolhouse Nature Center • Willow Springs, IL 60480

    Listen to thrilling horror tales around the bonfire with La Grange Park Library and Gail’s soothing sound therapy. Ages 13 & up.

    Free • Registration Required
  • A cicada perching atop a flower.

    Cicada Pinning Class

    Crabtree Nature Center • Barrington, IL 60010

    Learn the process and importance of entomology: what it is, why it's important, and how it's done. This class will teach students the process of […]

    $5 • Registration Required
  • A handful of trees showcasing fall color changes.

    Nurtured by Nature Training Summit

    Skokie Public Library • Skokie, IL 60077

    The Forest Preserves of Cook County wants to address how being in nature can positively impact mental health, raise awareness for using public lands, and […]