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.
Learn about ABA birding ethics and how to ensure other people and—most importantly—birds are minimally impacted during your trip.
This is a great opportunity for the whole family to enjoy snowshoeing (weather permitting), nature hikes, art making, campfires and […]
Come out and explore the preserves via snowshoe. If conditions are not favorable for snowshoeing, walks and other activities will […]
Give back this MLK day. Join us for a litter clean up in celebration of Martin Luther King, Jr. Drop-in […]
Celebrate Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. with a day of service. Join us for an afternoon of litter clean-up, crafts, […]
Fitness Hikes are for those looking to get some exercise outdoors. Fitness hikes will be faster paced with little to […]
Learn how to build your birding kit, how to get started, and where you can find resources. Great for beginners […]
Come out and explore the preserves via snowshoe. If conditions are not favorable for snowshoeing, walks and other activities will […]
Discover how to make your yard and home bird friendly. Learn about bird feeders, types of foods, garden opportunities and […]
Walk & Talk Hikes are for the curious mind who want to know more about the Forest Preserves and natural […]
Learn the basics of bird identification, including the lingo birders use to describe birds and how to identify birds using […]
Field test the skills you have learned virtually out in the preserves. Only open to those who have completed Be […]
Walk & Talk Hikes are under 3.1 miles, have a theme and are slower paced. 1.8 miles.
Join us to learn about technology that can be used to enhance your birding experience.
Join this bird walk designed for teens (13-19). Learn about our local birds and how to use binoculars. Parents/guardians welcome, […]
Spend your time on break, outside! Enjoy a chance to try your hand at several outdoor recreation activities. Explore, discover […]
Join a guided bike ride around Sauk Trail Woods. Ride will be approximately 5 miles. Bring your own bike and […]
Bring your instrument and create music with your community. All instruments and music types are welcome.
Fitness Hikes are over 3.1 miles, offer less information and are at a faster pace. 5 miles (Burnham Greenway Trail […]
Bring your coffee and join us for a bird sit. Staying in one spot, we’ll see which birds come to […]
Help the earth with a litter clean up at your local forest preserve.
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.