Conservation & Experiential Programming (Central Zone)
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Spring Break Fest
FeaturedThatcher Woods • River Forest, IL 60305Youth and families, enjoy time out of school! Try archery, build and play with natural materials, learn orienteering, paint a bird house and more.
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Paper Making Workshop
Evans Field • River Grove, IL 60171Learn how to make paper with recycled materials. Supplies provided. Program held outdoors around a fire. All ages. Drop in.
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Children’s Storytime
Thatcher Woods Pavilion • River Forest, IL 60305Listen to a nature-themed children’s book read aloud, followed by an activity. Indoor program. (Provided orally and in ASL.)
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Earth Day: Day of Stewardship
Evans Field • River Grove, IL 60171Join a litter clean-up and restoration workday. Equipment provided. Ages 13 & up; ages 13-14 w/adult.
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Earth Day Cleanup
Jerome Huppert Woods • River Grove, IL 60171Celebrate Earth Day by helping clean up litter in the Forest Preserves. Litter pickers and supplies will be available to check out.
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Spring Festival
FeaturedThatcher Woods • River Forest, IL 60305Enjoy interactive programs, kids’ tree climb, guided wildflower walks, kid’s nature crafts, gardening info and much more!
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Canceled Conservation @ Home: Native Plant Gardening 101
Thatcher Woods • River Forest, IL 60305Learn how to grow and maintain your native plant garden. Native plants and seeds will be available.
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All About Birds
Twenty-Sixth Street Woods-West • Cook County, IL 60526 (near La Grange Park)Celebrate World Migratory Bird Day with bird walks, information on birding and other bird-related activities. Binoculars available for loan.
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Children’s Storytime
Thatcher Woods Pavilion • River Forest, IL 60305Listen to a nature-themed children’s book read aloud, followed by an activity. Indoor program.
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Open Pond Paddle
Trailside Museum of Natural History • River Forest, IL 60305Kayaks are available on a first come, first served basis. Instruction & equipment provided. Ages 5 & up w/ adult. Hosted at Thatcher Glen Pond. […]
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Asia-Pacific Animal Connections
Evans Field • River Grove, IL 60171Visit our interpretive table to learn about the surprising similarities between wildlife in Asia, the Pacific and Chicagoland. Drop in.
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Restoration Workday
Evans Field • River Grove, IL 60171Help restore natural habitats. Supplies & refreshments provided. Ages 13 & up; ages 13-14 w/adult.
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Canceled Decomposition in the Forest
Country Lane Woods • Cook County, IL 60480 (near Willow Springs)Join a 2.5-mile walk and learn about decomposition, fungi and the importance of decay in the forest.
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Nature Play Day
Bemis Woods-South • Cook County, IL 60558 (near Western Springs)Bring your little ones for open nature play. Enjoy the play space while helping your children connect with nature. Grove 7.
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Cheers to Nature
Thatcher Woods • River Forest, IL 60305Enjoy a relaxing evening with a lecture about current topics in the environmental field. BYOB. Ages 21 & up.
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Community Book Swap
Twenty-Sixth Street Woods-West • Cook County, IL 60526 (near La Grange Park)Bring in your gently used books and leave with some new-to-you books! Books can be any genre and reading level.
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Children’s Storytime
Thatcher Woods Pavilion • River Forest, IL 60305Listen to a nature-themed children’s book read aloud, followed by an activity.
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Underground Railroad Walking Tour
Trailside Museum of Natural History • River Forest, IL 60305Celebrate Juneteenth with a 1.5-mile walking tour highlighting notable sites connected to Freedom Seekers. Led by the Midwest Underground Railroad Network. Meet at Thatcher Glen […]
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Nature Wellness Walk
Bemis Woods-North • Cook County, IL 60523 (near Oak Brook)Reconnect with nature. Relax and meditate during a leisurely walk. Ages 18 & up.
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Wildlife Pride Walk
Bemis Woods-South • Cook County, IL 60558 (near Western Springs)Join a 1.6-mile guided walk to learn about the diverse relationships and anatomy of native wildlife.
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Community Fishing Clinic
Cermak Woods • Lyons, IL 60534Presented with Illinois Department of Natural Resources Urban and Community Fishing Program, join us for an evening of wildlife watching and fishing fun. Participants will […]
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American Indian Summer Solstice
Schiller Woods-East • Chicago, IL 60634Celebrate the solstice with dancing, drumming, storytelling and a sun-themed art activity. Presented by American Indian Center of Chicago. Grove 13.
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Walk & Talk
Red Gate Woods • Cook County, IL 60480 (near Willow Springs)Walk & Talk Hikes are for the curious mind who wants to know more about the Forest Preserves and natural areas. These walks will be […]
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ADA Nature Walk
Twenty-Sixth Street Woods-West • Cook County, IL 60526 (near La Grange Park)Explore the forest and learn about local nature in this accessibility-focused walk.
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