All Events

CEP (Central Zone) Events

Food is Medicine: A Small Taste of Native America

Thatcher Woods Pavilion • River Forest, IL 60305

Participate in the American Indian Center's Food is Medicine event with the resident chef, who will showcase a sampling of […]

Free

ADA Trail Walk

Miller Meadow-South • Cook County, IL 60130 (near Forest Park)

Enjoy a guided walk on 1.7-mile paved trail with resting points throughout. Wheelchair accessible; open to all. Presented with Opportunity […]

Free

Connecting Newcomers to Nature

Thatcher Woods Pavilion • River Forest, IL 60305

Learn how nature helps refugees and immigrants heal from trauma. We'll explore how newcomer communities can connect with nature. To […]

Free

Indigenous Peoples’ Day Celebration

Schiller Woods-East • Chicago, IL 60634

Join us to celebrate Native American culture. Listen to drumming, enjoy Native dancing, explore the Serpent Mounds, & more. Presented […]

Free

Access Adventure Multi-Sport Day

Miller Meadow-South • Cook County, IL 60130 (near Forest Park)

Enjoy cycling and climbing while in this program specially designed for individuals with a primary physical disability or visual impairment. […]

Free

Nature Navigator

Thatcher Woods • River Forest, IL 60305

Join us for a fun day packed with interactive outdoor learning experiences led by refugee youth leaders from Refugee Education […]

Free

Walk and Talk

Arie Crown Forest • Countryside, IL 60525

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

Free

Fitness Hike

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

Fitness Hikes are for those looking to get some exercise outdoors. Fitness hikes will be faster paced with little to […]

Free

Archery

Brookfield Woods • Brookfield, IL 60513

Attend this session to learn the basics of archery. Equipment provided. Ages 10 & up.

Free

Weaving Workshop

Thatcher Woods • River Forest, IL 60305

Create a small wall hanging art piece using natural materials. Supplies, instruction provided. Ages 10 & up.

Free

Mnidoons Giizis Oohg (Little Spirit Moon)

Schiller Woods-East • Chicago, IL 60634

November is recognized as the “Twelfth Moon of Creation” (a time of healing) by the Ojibwe people. Join the American […]

Free

Fitness Hike

Cermak Woods • Lyons, IL 60534

Fitness Hikes are for those looking to get some exercise outdoors. Fitness hikes will be faster paced with little to […]

Free