I Spy with my Five Sense
Dan Ryan Woods Visitor Center • Chicago, IL 60620Enjoy a scavenger hunt that uses your five senses. Ages 5-13.
Enjoy a scavenger hunt that uses your five senses. Ages 5-13.
Gain the skills to begin to learn to identify local bird sounds.
Join a staff person as you search for unique spring wildflowers.
Join us for archery, canoeing, and more.
Get active outdoors with Gigi’s Fitness at Flatfoot Lake.
Cycling celebration with Major Taylor Trail Keepers and Black Girls Bike. 16 […]
Open play, star gazing and s’mores.
Get active outdoors with Gigi’s Fitness at Flatfoot Lake.
Celebrate love and inclusion with nature play, games, art and more! In […]
Bring your little one for open nature play time. Enjoy the Dan […]
Join Friends of the Forest Preserves and Chicago BIPOC Birders for a […]
Embrace the great outdoors and the wonders of nature. Featuring various community […]
Groove in the grove with Gigi’s Fitness.
Fitness Hikes are for those looking to get some exercise outdoors. Fitness […]
Geared for experienced cyclists. BYO bike/helmet. 16 miles.
Re-plant the river and learn about water conservation with Friends of the […]
Groove in the grove with Gigi’s Fitness.
Join Friends of the Forest Preserves for an early morning adventure to […]
Fun, family-friendly bike ride led by experienced guides. Bikes/helmets provided.
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.