MLK Day of Service & Brush Pile Burn
Eggers Grove • Chicago, IL 60617Learn what it takes to keep our forest healthy and participate in […]
Learn what it takes to keep our forest healthy and participate in […]
For curious minds who want to know more about the Forest Preserves, […]
Fitness Hikes are for those looking to get some exercise outdoors. Fitness […]
This program is great for beginners who want to learn about building […]
Start your morning with birds and bagels! Enjoy a treat while observing […]
Explore the Preserves via snowshoe! If conditions are not favorable for snowshoeing […]
Shift your focus from daily hassles during an outdoor wellness and journaling […]
Plant lovers unite! Native plant presentation followed by seed and plant sharing. […]
Discover how to make your yard and home bird-friendly. Learn about bird […]
For curious minds who want to know more about the Forest Preserves, […]
Activities to educate and celebrate the Lunar New Year–Year of the Dragon.
Learn the basics of bird identification by identifying birds using size and […]
Warm up with a quick walk on the trail then get down […]
Join a naturalist as we explore this preserve while looking for local […]
Hike and learn while enjoying the fun of drawing and writing. Create […]
Walk & Talk hikes are for the curious mind who wants to […]
Fitness Hikes are for those looking to get some exercise outdoors. Fitness […]
Bring your own bike and helmet and join us on a guided […]
Join us we introduce you to technology that can be used to […]
Explore, discover, and create! Spend your spring break outside with several outdoor […]
Bring your own bike and helmet and join us on a guided […]
Let nature inspire art! Try your hand at different crafts suitable for […]
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.