Women’s History Month Walk
Thatcher Woods • River Forest, IL 60305Join us for a hike during which we’ll highlight conservation leader Isabel Bassett Wasson and the work and discoveries she […]
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Bird Walk
McGinnis Slough • Orland Park, IL 60462Join a naturalist as we explore a preserve while looking for local birds. Call 312-415-2970 for more information.
Weaving Workshop
Thatcher Woods Pavilion • River Forest, IL 60305Create a small wall hanging art piece using natural materials. Supplies and instruction provided. Ages 10 & up w/adult.
Fitness Hike
Midlothian Meadows • Cook County, IL 60428Fitness Hikes offer less information and are at a faster pace. 2.7 miles.
Accessibility Trail Outing
Miller Meadow-South • Cook County, IL 60130 (near Forest Park)Join us on a short, 1.7-mile loop, paved trail with resting points throughout. Perfect for those who use wheelchairs or […]
Celebrate Spring Fest
Cummings Square • River Forest, IL 60305Build and play with natural materials: make a decorative terrarium, paint a bird house and participate in other kid-friendly activities.
Walk and Talk
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 […]
Spring Breakout Adventure
Thatcher Woods • River Forest, IL 60305Enjoy time out of school with activities including archery, nature play, hikes, and other fun. Drop-in
Bird Walk
Oak Forest Heritage Preserve-East • Oak Forest, IL 60452Join a naturalist as we explore a preserve while looking for local birds. Call 312-415-2970 for more information.
Photography Walk
Maple Lake-East – Mountain Bike Staging Area • Cook County, IL 60480 (near Willow Springs)Grab your camera and explore Paw Paw Woods Nature Preserve with us, designated as one of the highest quality natural […]
Fishing Derby
Papoose Lake • Cook County, IL 60464 (near Palos Park)Join the Village of Palos Park and the Forest Preserves for a family-fun day of fishing.
Weaving Workshop
Swallow Cliff Woods-North • Cook County, IL 60464 (near Palos Park)Create a small wall hanging art piece using natural materials. Supplies & instruction provided. Ages 10 & up w/adult. Hosted […]
Walk and Talk
Black Partridge Woods • Cook County, IL 60439 (near Lemont)Walk & Talk Hikes are for the curious mind who want to know more about the Forest Preserves and natural […]
Teen Exploration Day: Teen Pond Paddle
Trailside Museum of Natural History • River Forest, IL 60305Teens are invited to enjoy kayaking on Thatcher Glen Pond. Parents, take a stroll on a surrounding trail while your […]
Walk and Talk
Oak Forest Heritage Preserve-East • Oak Forest, IL 60452Walk & Talk Hikes are under 3.1 miles, have a theme and are slower paced. 1.7 miles.
Animal Supplies Drop ‘n Drive
Miller Meadow-South • Cook County, IL 60130 (near Forest Park)Join in helping animals in need by donating supplies. Drop-off event.
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
Willow Springs Woods • Cook County, IL 60480 (near Willow Springs)Walk & Talk Hikes are under 3.1 miles, have a theme and are slower paced. 2 miles.
Earth Day Cleanup
Miller Meadow-South • Cook County, IL 60130 (near Forest Park)Celebrate Earth Day by helping clean up litter in the Preserves. We’ll have litter pick up supplies for individuals or […]
Earth Day Cleanup
Jerome Huppert Woods • River Grove, IL 60171Celebrate Earth Day by helping clean up litter in the Preserves. We’ll have litter pick up supplies for individuals or […]
Walk and Talk
Henry De Tonty Woods • Cook County, IL 60480 (near Willow Springs)Walk & Talk hikes are for the curious minds that want to know more about the Forest Preserves and natural […]
Family Pond Paddle
Trailside Museum of Natural History • River Forest, IL 60305Families, enjoy an evening out paddling. Instruction, equipment and kayaks provided.
Walk and Talk
Bemis Woods-North • Cook County, IL 60523 (near Oak Brook)Walk & Talk Hikes are for the curious mind who want to know more about the Forest Preserves and natural […]
World Mental Health Month Celebration
Swallow Cliff Woods-North • Cook County, IL 60464 (near Palos Park)Exercise and time in nature are proven ways to improve mental health. Climb the stairs, join a guided walk, take […]
Printmaking Workshop
Evans Field • River Grove, IL 60171Learn basic printmaking techniques using natural materials. All supplies are provided. Bring other items you wish to decorate.
“Check-Out” Nature
Wolf Road Woods • Cook County, IL 60480 (near Willow Springs)Explore nature by checking out some gear for the afternoon including field guides, binoculars, scavenger hunt and litter pick-up materials […]
Foster Parent Recruitment Picnic
Thatcher Woods Pavilion • River Forest, IL 60305In partnership with Chicagoland Foster Care Collective, prospective foster parents and their friends can learn about becoming a foster parent […]
Walk and Talk
Theodore Stone Forest • Hodgkins, IL 60525Walk & Talk Hikes are under 3.1 miles, have a theme and are slower paced. 2 miles.
Archery
National Grove-South • North Riverside, IL 60546Learn the basics of archery. Ages 10 & up; equipment provided.
Walk and Talk
Spears 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 […]