Walk & Talk Hike: Native Prairies
Linne Woods • Morton Grove, IL 60053Walk & Talk Hikes are for the curious mind who wants to know more about the Forest Preserves and natural […]
Walk & Talk Hikes are for the curious mind who wants to know more about the Forest Preserves and natural […]
Awaken your senses and renew your bond with nature with a Certified Forest Therapy Guide. Ages 18 & up. Grove […]
Don’t miss this unique opportunity to ride the Busse Woods trail at sunset, twilight or in the dark! Tickets include […]
An exciting new program will take place every Thursday! Check fpdcc.com for weekly offerings including time, age appropriateness, and other […]
An exciting new program will take place every Thursday! Check fpdcc.com for weekly offerings including time, age appropriateness, and other […]
Enjoy food, drinks, games, Jesse White Tumblers, animal ambassadors, free give-a-ways, and much more. Presented by the Forest Preserves of […]
An exciting new program will take place every Thursday! Check fpdcc.com for weekly offerings including time, age appropriateness, and other […]
Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month, experience a story unfold along a short trail. A craft is available to take home upon […]
Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month by experiencing a story unfold along a short trail. A craft is available to take home […]
Learn the science behind the study of fossils. Participate in a simulated fossil hunt to shed light on a 12,000-year-old […]
An exciting new program will take place every Thursday! Check fpdcc.com for weekly offerings including time, age appropriateness, and other […]
Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month, experience a story unfold along a short trail. A craft is available to take home upon […]
Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month by experiencing a story unfold along a short trail. A craft is available to take home […]
Explore the uniqueness of Skokie Lagoons by way of water. Equipment provided. In partnership with Chicago River Canoe & Kayak.
Join us to celebrate Native American culture while recognizing the theme ‘Every Child Matters.’ Enjoy traditional Powwow, native food, and […]
An exciting new program will take place every Thursday! Check fpdcc.com for weekly offerings including time, age appropriateness, and other […]
Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month by experiencing a story unfold along a short trail. A craft is available to take home […]
Pumpkin painting, bowling, ring toss, leaf rubbing, fall-themed obstacle course, and more. Supplies limited. Presented with Jerome Witte, My Town Realty […]
Join Cook County Commissioner Josina Morita and others for a nature-centered day of wellness focusing on mental, physical, and emotional […]
An exciting new program will take place every Thursday! Check fpdcc.com for weekly offerings including time, age appropriateness, and other […]
Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month by experiencing a story unfold along a short trail. A craft is available to take home […]
Come out for an afternoon of aquatic education and casting lessons. Ages 12 & up.
An exciting new program will take place every Thursday! Check fpdcc.com for weekly offerings including time, age appropriateness, and other […]
Embrace the fall season with nature-based activities on and off the water. Participate in a canoe trip, fishing, archery, pumpkin […]
An exciting new program will take place every Thursday! Check fpdcc.com for weekly offerings including time, age appropriateness, and other […]
Explore the North Branch and experience the changing colors of local species. Paved trail.
An exciting new program will take place every Thursday! Check fpdcc.com for weekly offerings including time, age appropriateness, and other […]
At this annual event celebrate an evening in the Preserves and listen to storytelling, take a night hike, make a […]
Walk & Talk Hikes are for the curious mind who wants to know more about the Forest Preserves and natural […]
An exciting new program will take place every Thursday! Check fpdcc.com for weekly offerings including time, age appropriateness, and other […]
Walk & Talk Hikes are for the curious mind who wants to know more about the Forest Preserves and natural […]
An exciting new program will take place every Thursday! Check fpdcc.com for weekly offerings including time, age appropriateness, and other […]
An exciting new program will take place every Thursday! Check fpdcc.com for weekly offerings including time, age appropriateness, and other […]
An exciting new program will take place every Thursday! Check fpdcc.com for weekly offerings including time, age appropriateness, and other […]
An exciting new program will take place every Thursday! Check fpdcc.com for weekly offerings including time, age appropriateness, and other […]
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.
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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.