All Events

CEP (South Zone) Events

Spring Breakout Adventure

Dan Ryan Woods Visitor Center • Chicago, IL 60620

Explore, discover, and create! Spend your spring break outside with several outdoor recreation activities. 

Event Series Bird Walks

Bird Walk

Dan Ryan Woods Visitor Center • Chicago, IL 60620

Join a naturalist as we explore this preserve while looking for local birds. 

Wellness in the Woods: Bike Ride

Sauk Trail Woods-Central • South Chicago Heights, IL 60411

Bring your own bike and helmet and join us on a guided ride. ~ 5 miles.  

Event Series Bird Walks

Bird Walk

Dan Ryan Woods Visitor Center • Chicago, IL 60620

Join a naturalist as we explore this preserve while looking for local birds. 

Crafternoon

Dan Ryan Woods Pavilion • Chicago, IL 60620

Let nature inspire art! Try your hand at different crafts suitable for people of all abilities.

Walk & Talk

Oak Forest Heritage Preserve-East • Oak Forest, IL 60452

Walk & Talk hikes are for the curious mind who wants to know more about the Forest Preserves and natural […]

Fitness Hike

Eggers Grove • Chicago, IL 60617

Fitness Hikes are for those looking to get some exercise outdoors. Fitness hikes will be faster paced with little to […]

Event Series Bird Walks

Bird Walk

Dan Ryan Woods Visitor Center • Chicago, IL 60620

Join a naturalist as we explore this preserve while looking for local birds. 

Event Series Bird Walks

Bird Walk

Dan Ryan Woods Visitor Center • Chicago, IL 60620

Join a naturalist as we explore this preserve while looking for local birds. 

Spring Wildflower Walk

St. Mihiel Woods-East • Cook County, IL 60477 (near Tinley Park)

Join a staff person as you search for unique spring wildflowers.

Night Hike: Stars and Stories

Dan Ryan Woods Pavilion • Chicago, IL 60620

Join in and listen to the story "Under the Drinking Gourd" and learn the significance of why reading the stars […]

Bird Walk

Burnham Prairie • Burnham, IL 60633

Join a naturalist as we explore this preserve while looking for local birds.

Arab American Heritage Month

Rubio Woods • Cook County, IL 60445 (near Midlothian)

Join us in celebrating Arab American Heritage Month! Immerse yourself in the rich cultural contributions and diverse heritage of Arab […]

Event Series Bird Walks

Bird Walk

Dan Ryan Woods Visitor Center • Chicago, IL 60620

Join a naturalist as we explore this preserve while looking for local birds. 

Spring Wildflower Walk

Eggers Grove • Chicago, IL 60617

Join a staff person as you search for unique spring wildflowers.

Be a Better Birder: Beginner Field ID

Maple Lake Boating Center • Cook County, IL 60480 (near Willow Springs)

Take the skills you learned in the virtual sessions into the Preserves. Bring a chair, as we will be staying […]

Event Series Bird Walks

Bird Walk

Dan Ryan Woods Visitor Center • Chicago, IL 60620

Join a naturalist as we explore this preserve while looking for local birds. 

Teen Exploration Day: Crafternoon

Eggers Grove • Chicago, IL 60617

Use nature to inspire art. Try your hand at a variety of arts and crafts.  

Chicago River Day

Beaubien Woods • Chicago, IL 60827

Celebrate the 32nd anniversary of Chicago River Day. Do your part to clean and restore our waterways and the  land […]

Zumba in the Woods

Sauk Trail Woods-Central • South Chicago Heights, IL 60411
Event Series Bird Walks

Bird Walk

Dan Ryan Woods Visitor Center • Chicago, IL 60620

Join a naturalist as we explore this preserve while looking for local birds.