Be a Better Birder: Tips for Learning to Identify Bird Songs
Zoom PresentationWebinar teaching skills to begin to learn to identify local bird songs.
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National Take a Hike Day
Sauk Trail Woods-Central • South Chicago Heights, IL 60411Celebrate National Take a Hike Day with an evening stroll. Walk is 3.4 miles on a paved loop.
Walk & Talk
Plum Creek Meadow • Cook County, IL 60411 (near Chicago Heights)Walk & Talk Hikes are for the curious mind who want to know more about the Forest Preserves and natural […]
Winter Wellness Walk
Sauk Trail Woods-Central • South Chicago Heights, IL 60411Experience the health benefits that nature provides on a crisp winter walk. Ages 13 & up. 3.4 miles.
Fitness Hike
Eggers Grove • Chicago, IL 60617Fitness Hikes are for those looking to get some exercise outdoors. Fitness hikes will be faster-paced with little to no […]
Art in Nature
Dan Ryan Woods-South • Chicago, IL 60620In this instructor-led course, create a painting inspired by nature. All materials provided. Ages 15 and up.
Kwanzaa Celebration
Dan Ryan Woods Visitor Center • Chicago, IL 60620Seven days of music and nature-based activities following the seven principles: Day 1: Dec 26 - Umoja (Unity) Day 2: […]
Free
Be a Better Birder: Birding Ethics
Zoom PresentationLearn about ABA birding ethics and how to ensure other people—and most importantly birds—are minimally impacted during your trip.
Winter Exploration Day
Dan Ryan Woods-South • Chicago, IL 60620Bring the whole family and enjoy winter in the Preserves with snowshoeing, nature hikes, art, campfires and more!
Teen S’mores Night
Dan Ryan Woods Visitor Center • Chicago, IL 60620Hang out by the fire with friends and enjoy a sweet treat. S’mores supplies provided.
Snowshoeing
Dan Ryan Woods Visitor Center • Chicago, IL 60620Explore the Preserves via snowshoe! If conditions are not favorable for snowshoeing (4” or more of packed snow), hikes and […]
Free
MLK Day of Service
Dan Ryan Woods Pavilion • Chicago, IL 60620Celebrate Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. with a day of service. Join us for an afternoon of litter clean-up, crafts […]
MLK Day of Service & Brush Pile Burn
Eggers Grove • Chicago, IL 60617Learn what it takes to keep our forest healthy and participate in a day of service. S’mores provided.
Walk & Talk
Oak Forest Heritage Preserve-East • Oak Forest, IL 60452For curious minds who want to know more about the Forest Preserves, these hikes will be led at a slower […]
Fitness Hike
Sauk Trail Woods-Central • South Chicago Heights, IL 60411Fitness Hikes are for those looking to get some exercise outdoors. Fitness hikes will be faster-paced with little to no […]
Be a Better Birder: Getting Started
Zoom PresentationThis program is great for beginners who want to learn about building a birding kit, techniques and finding resources.
Birds and Bagels
Dan Ryan Woods Visitor Center • Chicago, IL 60620Start your morning with birds and bagels! Enjoy a treat while observing local birds at our feeders. Bagels, light refreshments […]
Snowshoeing
Eggers Grove • Chicago, IL 60617Explore the Preserves via snowshoe! If conditions are not favorable for snowshoeing (4” or more of packed snow), hikes and […]
Free
BIPOC Faces in Green Spaces
Dan Ryan Woods Pavilion • Chicago, IL 60620Shift your focus from daily hassles during an outdoor wellness and journaling session.
Conservation@Home: Seed Swap & Plant Exchange
Dan Ryan Woods Pavilion • Chicago, IL 60620Plant lovers unite! Native plant presentation followed by seed and plant sharing. All are welcome. Bring a mug; warm beverage […]
Be a Better Birder: Backyard Bird Feeding
Zoom PresentationDiscover how to make your yard and home bird-friendly. Learn about bird feeders, types of foods, garden opportunities and more.
Walk & Talk
Kickapoo Woods • Riverdale, IL 60827For curious minds who want to know more about the Forest Preserves, these hikes will be led at a slower […]
Celebration of Lunar New Year
Dan Ryan Woods Pavilion • Chicago, IL 60620Activities to educate and celebrate the Lunar New Year–Year of the Dragon.
Be a Better Birder: Intro to Bird ID
Zoom PresentationLearn the basics of bird identification by identifying birds using size and shape as well as the lingo used by […]
Wellness in the Woods: Nature as Your Stage
Beaubien Woods • Chicago, IL 60827Warm up with a quick walk on the trail then get down with dance.
Bird Walk
McGinnis Slough • Orland Park, IL 60462Join a naturalist as we explore this preserve while looking for local birds.
Nature Hike and Journaling
Orland Grassland • Cook County, IL 60467 (near Orland Park)Hike and learn while enjoying the fun of drawing and writing. Create a journal or bring your own.
Walk & Talk: Women’s History in Conservation Walk
Plum Creek Meadow • Cook County, IL 60411 (near Chicago Heights)Walk & Talk hikes are for the curious mind who wants to know more about the Forest Preserves and natural […]
Fitness Hike
Midlothian Meadows • Cook County, IL 60428Fitness Hikes are for those looking to get some exercise outdoors. Fitness hikes will be faster paced with little to […]
Wellness in the Woods: Bike Ride
Dan Ryan Woods Visitor Center • Chicago, IL 60620Bring your own bike and helmet and join us on a guided ride while learning about who Marshall “Major” Taylor […]