Tiny Tot Adventures
Dan Ryan Woods Visitor Center • Chicago, IL 60620Join us for an adventure in nature through movement, stories and artmaking. […]
Join us for an adventure in nature through movement, stories and artmaking. […]
Join us for a free class focused on building stability, flexibility and […]
Enjoy the winter landscapes along our trail and bring a camera to […]
Join us for an adventure in nature through movement, stories and artmaking. […]
Bundle up and experience forest bathing and the health benefits nature provides. […]
Fitness Hikes are for those looking to get some exercise outdoors. These […]
Celebrate community, honor Pan-African Heritage and embrace the seven principles of Kwanzaa. […]
Get outside and enjoy winter. Great opportunity for the whole family to […]
Join us for a free class focused on building stability, flexibility and […]
Fitness Hikes are for those looking to get some exercise outdoors. These […]
Join us for an adventure in nature through movement, stories and artmaking. […]
Activities to educate and celebrate the impact of Lunar New Year – […]
Learn what it takes to keep our preserves healthy and participate in […]
Celebrate MLK with a day of service. Join us for a litter […]
Join us for an adventure in nature through movement, stories and artmaking. […]
Come out and explore the preserves via snowshoe. When snow depth exceeds […]
Come out and explore the preserves via snowshoe. When snow depth exceeds […]
Hang out by the fire with friends and enjoy a sweet treat. […]
Join us for a free class focused on building stability, flexibility and […]
Follow a self-guided story featuring a prominent African American figure.
Join us for an adventure in nature through movement, stories and artmaking. […]
Plant lovers unite! Native plant presentation followed by seed and plant sharing. […]
Shift your focus from daily hassles during an outdoor wellness and journaling […]
Walk & Talk Hikes are for the curious mind who wants to […]
Follow a self-guided story featuring a prominent African American figure.
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.