Be a Better Birder: Intermediate Bird ID
Zoom PresentationStep up your birding game by learning how to identify the complexities of birds.
Step up your birding game by learning how to identify the complexities of birds.
Join a naturalist as we explore this preserve while looking for local birds.
Celebrate the 31st anniversary of Chicago River Day. Do your part to clean and restore our waterways and the land […]
Looking to start your Mother's Day with fresh air and beautiful spring scenery? Join this self-paced Mother's Day 1 mile […]
Walk & Talk Hikes are under 3.1 miles, have a theme and are slower paced. 2 miles.
Learn and try all the fun things you can do outdoors. Explore nature, create art, and discover the wonder of […]
Learn the skills needed to begin identifying local bird sounds.
Canoe and kayak while helping clean the Little Calumet River.
Goal setting, affirmations and manifestation workshop through vision boarding.
Canoeing, archery, art making, games and nature exploration.
Walk & Talk Hikes are under 3.1 miles, have a theme and are slower paced. 1.6 miles.
Fitness Hikes are over 3.1 miles, offer less information and are at a faster pace. 3.4 miles.
Yoga, meditation and canvas painting.
Come out and celebrate Juneteenth with the Forest Preserves of Cook County on the Major Taylor Trail! This will be […]
Canoe on Flatfoot Lake to explore local birds. Canoes and equipment provided.
Mingle with others interested in health, wellness and the outdoors.
Dancing, affirmations, tapping and joy.
Fishing, canoeing, archery and more! Canoe slots limited.
Come out and bring your best skating skills and routines, or just roll along to the music. We welcome you […]
Enjoy music, nature play, games, walks, artmaking projects and more. Light of Loving Kindness will host yoga from 11:30 am […]
Join us for a farmers’ market with limited free produce and workshops about farming. More info: 206-718-3735.
Search for resident bat activity and learn how cellphone technology is used for research. Ages 12 & up.
Learn canoeing basics, try new skills and help keep Powderhorn Lake clean. Equipment provided. (Programa ofrecido en Español.)
Learn about current restorative conservation efforts and join a community of individuals involved at Eggers Grove. (Programa ofrecido en Español.)
Mingle with others interested in health, wellness and the outdoors.
Yoga, meditation and sound journey.
Try adaptive sporting equipment designed for those with physical disabilities. All are welcome.
Family-friendly bike ride led by experienced guides. Bikes, helmets provided.
Remembering our loved ones through planting seeds.
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.