Walk & Talk
Oak Forest Heritage Preserve-East • Oak Forest, IL 60452Walk & Talk hikes are for the curious mind who wants to […]
Walk & Talk hikes are for the curious mind who wants to […]
Fitness Hikes are for those looking to get some exercise outdoors. Fitness […]
You can have your cake and eat it too! Celebrate planet Earth, […]
Join a staff person as you search for unique spring wildflowers.
Step up your birding game by learning how to identify the complexities […]
Join in and listen to the story "Under the Drinking Gourd" and […]
Join a naturalist as we explore this preserve while looking for local […]
Join us in celebrating Arab American Heritage Month! Immerse yourself in the […]
Join a staff person as you search for unique spring wildflowers.
Take the skills you learned in the virtual sessions into the Preserves. […]
Join a naturalist as we explore this preserve while looking for local […]
Enjoy a self-guided walk while learning about the role Asian Americans and […]
Use nature to inspire art. Try your hand at a variety of […]
Celebrate the 32nd anniversary of Chicago River Day. Do your part to […]
Join us for a day of celebration and exploration as we honor […]
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.
Events Guide (PDF)Get free transportation to the Forest Preserves for your group.
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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.