Teen Exploration Day: Archery
LaBagh Woods • Chicago, IL 60630Learn all things archery: history, bow parts, and proper technique. Equipment provided. Ages 10 & up. Grove 7.
Learn all things archery: history, bow parts, and proper technique. Equipment provided. Ages 10 & up. Grove 7.
Awaken your senses and renew your bond with the nature and the Preserves. Certified Forest Therapy guide. Ages 18 & […]
Enjoy a doggy canoe paddle, nature walk, paw print painting and more! Dogs must be pet/person friendly and remain on […]
Explore your chakras through yoga & meditation. Certified instructor. Bring a yoga mat/towel and water. Grove 2. Yin Yoga: 11–Noon […]
Join the Friends of the Chicago River in an exclusive after-hours moonlit paddle through the Skokie Lagoons. Ages 8 & […]
Family-friendly bike ride starting with a safety discussion and practical skills demo. Refreshments and free helmets available. In partnership with […]
Pick up a school supplies bag (limited) and enjoy archery, an obstacle course, hikes and more! In partnership with ICNA […]
Fitness Hikes are over 3.1 miles, offer less information and are at a faster pace. 4.4 miles.
Awaken your senses and renew your bond with the nature and the Preserves. Certified Forest Therapy guide. Ages 18+.
Enjoy a multi-level yoga class with a certified instructor. Bring a yoga mat/beach towel & water. Beginners: 9-10 am Advanced: […]
Explore your chakras through yoga & meditation. Certified instructor. Bring a yoga mat/towel and water. Yin Yoga: 11–Noon Meditation: 12:30–1:30 […]
Experience the Des Plaines River watershed by land and water. After paddling, enjoy yard games and lunch cooked over a […]
Don’t miss this unique opportunity to ride the Busse Woods trail at sunset, twilight or in the dark! Ticket includes […]
Explore the uniqueness of the Skokie Lagoons by water. Equipment provided. Group reservations required.
Fitness Hikes are for those looking to get some exercise outdoors. Fitness hikes will be faster paced with little to […]
Celebrate National Public Lands Day. Enjoy food, drinks, games, Jesse White Tumblers, animal ambassadors and much more. For more information, […]
Walk & Talk Hikes are for the curious mind who want to know more about the Forest Preserves and natural […]
Join us to celebrate Native American culture while recognizing the theme “Every Child Matters.” Enjoy traditional Powwow, native food, and […]
Discover the physical, emotional and mental health benefits of nature through meditation, yoga and guided sensory hikes.
Walk & Talk Hikes are for the curious mind who want to know more about the Forest Preserves and natural […]
Individuals with physical disabilities and their friends and families are invited to explore nature through adaptive cycling and rock wall […]
Awaken your senses and renew your bond with the nature and the Preserves. Led by a Certified Forest Therapy guide. […]
Participate in a canoe trip, fishing, archery, Dia de los Muertos-themed pumpkin painting, nature play, and Bach-to-Rock music. The rain […]
Family-friendly activities including pumpkin painting and bowling, ring toss, leaf rubbings, fall-themed obstacle course, and more. In partnership with Jerome […]
Mark the end of the paddling season with the Forest Preserves and enjoy one last trip on the water! All […]
Carve a pumpkin while surrounded by the natural beauty within the Forest Preserves. Supplies provided.
In partnership with Saint Kateri Center of Chicago, listen to storytelling, take a night hike, make a s’more, view stars, […]
Ride Illinois will lead a safety talk before we take off for a fun, casual, family-friendly bike. Loaner bikes available.
Awaken your senses and renew your bond with the nature and the Preserves. Certified Forest Therapy guide. Ages 18 & […]
Repurpose the common European buckthorn into something new. Equipment provided. Ages 10 & up. Participants under 16 must be accompanied […]
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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Please contact Experience.Nature@cookcountyil.gov or 708-771-1573 about accommodations for specific camping and outdoor recreation activities.