Conservation & Experiential Programming (South Zone) Events

Conservation & Experiential Programming (South Zone)

Phone 708-771-9632
Email southzoneprogram@cookcountyil.gov
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  • A group of people on the water in a canoe.

    Freedom Trail: Paddle Tour

    Beaubien Woods Boat Launch • Chicago, IL 60827

    Join us on 10-person voyager canoes for a fascinating tale of the hundreds -perhaps thousands- of escaped slaves / "Freedom Seekers" that came through this […]

    Free • Registration Required
  • three people in a canoe at Beaubien Woods

    Juneteenth Paddle

    Beaubien Woods Boat Launch • Chicago, IL 60827

    Paddle along the African American Heritage Water Trail on 10-person canoes. Presented with Openlands. Registration opens one month prior to event date.

    Free • Registration Closed
  • three people in a canoe at Beaubien Woods

    Juneteenth Paddle

    Beaubien Woods Boat Launch • Chicago, IL 60827

    Paddle along the African American Heritage Water Trail on 10-person canoes. Presented with Openlands. Registration opens one month prior to event date.

    Free • Registration Closed
  • A group of biking riding on a paved trail in the woods.

    Juneteenth Freedom Ride

    Featured
    Dan Ryan Woods Visitor Center & Pavilion • Chicago, IL 60620

    Join this 16-mile cycling celebration with Major Taylor Trail Keepers and local bike clubs. BYO-bike and helmet.

    Free
  • A night landscape with a full moon shining amongst an indigo sky.

    Night of Nature Play

    Dan Ryan Woods Visitor Center & Pavilion • Chicago, IL 60620

    Experience nature at night through open play, star gazing and s’mores.

    Free
  • Two people on a fitness walk on a forested trail.

    Fitness Hike

    Fitness Hike
    Vollmer Road Grove • Cook County, IL 60478 (near Country Club Hills)

    Fitness Hikes are for those looking to get some exercise outdoors. Fitness hikes will be faster paced with little to no stopping or interpretation. 3.6 […]

    Free
  • Two people standing on the edge of a body of water with binoculars.

    Bird Walk

    Bird Walk
    Eggers Grove • Chicago, IL 60617

    Join a naturalist as we explore this preserve while looking for local birds. A limited supply of binoculars available for loan at select events. All levels […]

    Free
  • A group of people on the water in a canoe.

    Freedom Trail: Paddle Tour

    Beaubien Woods Boat Launch • Chicago, IL 60827

    Join us on 10-person voyager canoes for a fascinating tale of the hundreds -perhaps thousands- of escaped slaves / "Freedom Seekers" that came through this […]

    Free • Registration Required
  • Wellness in the Woods logo

    Wellness in the Woods: Yoga

    Dan Ryan Woods-Central • Chicago, IL 60620

    Enjoy a 1-hour yoga class. Dress in active wear and bring a yoga mat. Grove 10.

    Free
  • A group of people on the water in a canoe.

    Community Paddle

    Wampum Lake • Cook County, IL 60476 (near Thornton)

    Open community paddle on 10-person canoes. Registration opens one month prior to event date.

    Free • Registration Required

  • children playing indoors at Trailside Museum

    Canceled Open Nature Play Day

    Dan Ryan Woods Visitor Center & Pavilion • Chicago, IL 60620

    Children can connect to nature and enjoy open nature play.

    Free
  • A couple of frogs perching on a log at night.

    Canceled Calling of the Frogs

    Whistler Woods • Riverdale, IL 60827

    Join a frog monitor to learn how to identify local frogs by sound.

    Free
  • Two people on a fitness walk on a forested trail.

    Wellness in the Woods: Fitness Walk

    Yankee Woods • Cook County, IL 60477 (near Tinley Park)

    Join a Master Naturalist for a brisk walk around this 3-mile paved trail.

    Free
  • A group of people near a body of water with a fishing pole.

    Kids’ Fest

    Featured
    Wampum Lake • Cook County, IL 60476 (near Thornton)

    Get ready to embrace the beauty of summer, the great outdoors and the wonders of nature at Kids' Fest 2026! This exciting festival is the […]

    Free • Registration Required
  • a group doing arts and crafts at Dan Ryan Woods

    Canceled Crafternoon: Mosaics and Collages

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

    Discover the artistry of mosaics and collages by using nature to create a personal project.

    Free
  • A group of people on the water in a canoe.

    Canceled Little Cal Paddles

    Beaubien Woods Boat Launch • Chicago, IL 60827

    Join Chicago Adventure Therapy for a paddle in 10-person canoes, exploring the history, people and stories that shape the community.

    Free
  • Wellness in the Woods logo

    Canceled Wellness in the Woods: Yoga

    Dan Ryan Woods-Central • Chicago, IL 60620

    Enjoy a 1-hour yoga class. Dress in active wear and bring a yoga mat. Grove 10.

    Free
  • Two people on a fitness walk on a forested trail.

    Fitness Hike

    Fitness Hike
    Yankee Woods • Cook County, IL 60477 (near Tinley Park)

    Fitness Hikes are for those looking to get some exercise outdoors. Fitness hikes will be faster paced with little to no stopping or interpretation. 3 […]

    Free
  • Eastern tiger swallowtail butterfly on a purple coneflower at Chicago Botanic Garden.

    Summer Wildflower Walk

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

    Join a guided walk to discover blooming summer wildflowers, learn about species and enjoy nature.

    Free

  • Two people on a fitness walk on a forested trail.

    Canceled Fitness Hike

    Fitness Hike
    Vollmer Road Grove • Cook County, IL 60478 (near Country Club Hills)

    Fitness Hikes are for those looking to get some exercise outdoors. Fitness hikes will be faster paced with little to no stopping or interpretation. 3.6 […]

    Free
  • Eastern tiger swallowtail butterfly on a purple coneflower at Chicago Botanic Garden.

    Native American Heritage Wildflower Walk

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

    As part of America 250, honor Native American culture and focus on their deep, respectful and reciprocal relationship with the natural world.

    Free
  • Two people standing on the edge of a body of water with binoculars.

    Bird Walk

    Bird Walk
    Eggers Grove • Chicago, IL 60617

    Join a naturalist as we explore this preserve while looking for local birds. A limited supply of binoculars available for loan at select events. All levels […]

    Free
  • A group of people on the water in a canoe.

    Little Cal Paddles

    Beaubien Woods Boat Launch • Chicago, IL 60827

    Join Chicago Adventure Therapy for a paddle in 10-person canoes, exploring the history, people and stories that shape the community.

    Free
  • Wellness in the Woods logo

    Wellness in the Woods: Yoga

    Dan Ryan Woods Pavilion • Chicago, IL 60620

    Enjoy a 1-hour yoga class. Dress in active wear and bring a yoga mat.

    Free