Winter Art Workshop: Pottery
Rolling Knolls • Elgin, IL 60120Join us for our themed sessions as we explore pottery. Ages 13 […]
Join us for our themed sessions as we explore pottery. Ages 13 […]
Walk & Talk hikes are for the curious mind who wants to […]
Awaken your senses and renew your bond with the nature. Ages 18 […]
Learn about the amazing world of Ice Age Illinois with family-oriented games […]
Repurpose the common European buckthorn into something new. Equipment provided. Ages 10 […]
Join us as we gather with a grounding exercise that explores the […]
Celebrate the changing season and learn about Cook County’s wildlife through crafts, […]
Try a variety of outdoor recreation activities while spending school break in […]
Learn the significance of spring in Native American culture while participating in […]
Awaken your senses and renew your bond with nature. Ages 18 & […]
Walk & Talk hikes are for the curious mind who wants to […]
Learn of the native plants while developing basic embroidery skills. Supplies provided.
Start with a DIY binoculars craft then try it out while on a […]
Celebrate Earth Day by doing your part in helping clean up litter […]
Join us for poetry in motion as we explore the forest through […]
Celebrate Earth Day by doing your part in helping clean up litter […]
Walk & Talk hikes are for the curious mind who wants to […]
In honor of Arab American Heritage Month, experience a story unfold along […]
Enjoy a morning in the preserves and learn the basics of photography […]
In partnership with the American Indian Health Services Center, St. Kateri Center, […]
A night of outdoor games, trivia, and nature play. BYOB (no glass). Ages […]
Explore astronomy on this family-friendly night in the Preserves. Crafts, stargazing and […]
Walk & Talk hikes are for the curious mind who wants to […]
Join us as we gather with the healing sounds of singing bowls […]
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.
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Please contact Experience.Nature@cookcountyil.gov or 708-771-1573 about accommodations for specific camping and outdoor recreation activities.