Chicago Portage Day

Chicago Portage National Historic Site • Lyons, IL 60402

Join the Forest Preserves, Friends of the Chicago Portage, and other partners to celebrate this National Historic Site, its cultural […]

Nature Discovery Day

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

Nature games, guided hikes, art making, kite flying and more. In partnership with the Village of Palos Park. Drop in.

Walk & Talk

Maple Lake-East – Mountain Bike Staging Area • Cook County, IL 60480 (near Willow Springs)

Walk & Talk Hikes are for the curious mind who want to know more about the Forest Preserves and natural […]

Free

Nature Discovery Day

Thatcher Woods • River Forest, IL 60305

Drop in for a fun afternoon of nature discovery including nature games, art making, kite flying and more.

Walk & Talk

St. Mihiel Woods-East • Cook County, IL 60477 (near Tinley Park)

Walk & Talk Hikes are under 3.1 miles, have a theme and are slower paced. 3 miles.

Telescope Party

Swallow Cliff Woods-South • Cook County, IL 60464 (near Palos Park)

Calling all amateur astronomers and night sky enthusiasts! Bring your own telescope or use ours for an evening of stargazing.

Walk & Talk

Spears Woods • Cook County, IL 60480 (near Willow Springs)

Walk & Talk Hikes are under 3.1 miles, have a theme and are slower paced. 2.5 miles.

Pedal the Preserves: Salt Creek Greenway

Twenty-Sixth Street Woods-West • Cook County, IL 60526 (near La Grange Park)

Join us for a family-friendly biking event! Safety demonstration, techniques, tips and guided ride. Helmets/loaner bikes available. In partnership with […]

Fitness Hike

Brezina Woods • Cook County, IL 60526 (near La Grange Park)

Fitness Hikes are over 3.1 miles, offer less information and are at a faster pace. 5 miles.

Fitness Hike

Country Lane Woods • Cook County, IL 60480 (near Willow Springs)

Fitness Hikes are over 3.1 miles, offer less information and are at a faster pace. 5 miles.

Walk and Talk: Red Gate Woods

Red Gate Woods • Cook County, IL 60480 (near Willow Springs)

Walk & Talk Hikes are for the curious mind who want to know more about the Forest Preserves and natural […]

History & Photography Walk

Chicago Portage National Historic Site • Lyons, IL 60402

Grab your camera and take a guided walk, stopping along the way to discuss the history of the site and […]