Conservation & Experiential Programming (North Zone) Events

  • Hispanic Heritage Month Celebration

    Irene Hernandez Family Picnic Area • Chicago, IL 60630

    Celebrate the vibrant Hispanic culture of Chicagoland!

    Free
  • Every Child Matters Powwow (Party for the Preserves)

    Caldwell Woods • Chicago, IL 60646

    Join us to celebrate Native American culture while recognizing the theme ‘Every Child Matters.’ Enjoy traditional Powwow, Native food, and listen to stories of culture […]

    Free
  • World Migratory Bird Day Paddle

    Linne Woods • Morton Grove, IL 60053

    Join Friends of the Chicago River and Chicago Ornithological Society to experience the magic of migration. Grove 2.

    Free • Registration Required
  • Nurtured by Nature

    Harms Woods-Central • Cook County, IL 60077 (near Skokie)

    Join Cook County Commissioner Josina Morita and others for a nature-centered day of wellness focusing on mental, physical, and emotional wellness while highlighting the benefits […]

    Free • Registration Required
  • Moonlight Paddle

    Tower Road Boat Launch • Cook County, IL 60093 (near Winnetka)

    Enjoy an exclusive after-hours sunset and moonlit paddle through the Skokie Lagoons.

    $60 • Registration Closed
  • Canceled Pedal the Preserves: Explore the North Branch Part 2

    Harms Woods-North • Cook County, IL 60077 (near Skokie)

    Ride your bike and witness the flora and fauna that call it home. Ages 18 & up. In partnership with Ride Illinois.

    Free
  • Creepy Cryptid Stories

    Caldwell Woods • Chicago, IL 60646

    Join us for stories and discussion about mysterious creatures from the Chicago region and beyond.

    Free
  • Nature Navigators

    Bunker Hill • Niles, IL 60714

    A fun day packed with interactive outdoor learning experiences led by refugee youth leaders. Presented with REACH. More info, email [email protected]. Grove 4.

    Free
  • Walk & Talk

    Walk & Talk
    Blue Star Memorial Woods • Glenview, IL 60025

    Walk & Talk Hikes are for the curious mind who wants to know more about the Forest Preserves and natural areas. These walks will be […]

    Free
  • Dr. Jane Goodall Memorial Gathering

    LaBagh Woods • Chicago, IL 60630

    Join the Jane Goodall Institute and the Forest Preserves of Cook County for a community memorial honoring Dr. Jane Goodall’s extraordinary life — a life […]

    Free • Registration Required
  • What Do You Gnome?

    Caldwell Woods • Chicago, IL 60646

    Search for gnomes and discover the secrets of nature that they hold.

    Free
  • What Do You Gnome?

    Caldwell Woods • Chicago, IL 60646

    Search for gnomes and discover the secrets of nature that they hold.

    Free
  • Fall Color Walk

    Caldwell Woods • Chicago, IL 60646

    Enjoy vibrant fall colors as we walk through the preserve.

    Free
  • Fall Color Walk

    Caldwell Woods • Chicago, IL 60646

    Enjoy vibrant fall colors as we walk through the preserve.

    Free
  • Winter Walk: Tree ID

    Caldwell Woods Wellness Center • Chicago, IL 60646

    Learn about native tree species in the area and how to identify during the winter.

    Free • Registration Required
  • Wellness in the Woods: A Holidays Not-So-Hustle

    Caldwell Woods Wellness Center • Chicago, IL 60646

    Embrace the holidays and your well-being! Join us for a guided walk, then warm up with hot tea.

    Free • Registration Required
  • Crafting Circle

    Weekly Wellness Programming
    Caldwell Woods Wellness Center • Chicago, IL 60646

    Unwind while sharing tips, techniques and inspiration with fellow crafters of all skill levels. BYO-materials. Limited supplies available. Drop in.

    Free
  • Winter Workshop: Crocheting Plastic

    Caldwell Woods Wellness Center • Chicago, IL 60646

    Find an alternative use for plastic bags. BYO-bags encouraged. Presented by Chicago Muslim Green Team.

    Free • Registration Required
  • Wellness in the Woods: A Fresh Start Walk

    Caldwell Woods Wellness Center • Chicago, IL 60646

    Embrace the New Year and your well-being! Join us for a guided walk, then warm up with hot tea.

    Free • Registration Required