Fridays in the Field
Little Red Schoolhouse Nature Center • Willow Springs, IL 60480University of Illinois Extension Certified Master Naturalists will connect visitors with nature through inquiry-based activities. Jul 12 – Grasshoppers Jul […]
University of Illinois Extension Certified Master Naturalists will connect visitors with nature through inquiry-based activities. Jul 12 – Grasshoppers Jul […]
Explore the symbolism between art in nature. Create land art, write a poem, and make tie dye using fruits and […]
Join Friends of the Forest Preserves for an early morning adventure to look for mid-summer blooms. Únase a Friends of […]
Join us for a brief presentation and create your own masterpiece using the traditional Japanese art form of printing fish. […]
Join us as we Remove Invasive Plants with bow saws or loppers. Tools, gloves and a snack provided. Closed toed shoes and long […]
Embrace the great outdoors and the wonders of nature. Featuring various community partners offering fishing, canoeing, archery and more.
Groove in the grove with Gigi’s Fitness.
Mindful and meditative guided nature walk. Ages 18 & up.
Join us for a walk to search for local woodpeckers and learn about their amazing traits.
Join us at feeding time to learn about our outdoor ambassador animals and their habits.
Join us for a “before hours” walk to experience the dawning of a new day.
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.
Events Guide (PDF)Get free transportation to the Forest Preserves for your group.
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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.