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.
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Winter Exploration Day
Dan Ryan Woods Visitor Center • Chicago, IL 60620This is a great opportunity for the whole family to enjoy snowshoeing (weather permitting), nature hikes, art making, campfires and […]
Snowshoeing
Dan Ryan Woods Visitor Center • Chicago, IL 60620Come out and explore the preserves via snowshoe. If conditions are not favorable for snowshoeing, walks and other activities will […]
MLK Day of Service
Schubert’s Woods • Cook County, IL 60475 (near Steger)Give back this MLK day. Join us for a litter clean up in celebration of Martin Luther King, Jr. Drop-in […]
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, […]
Fitness Hike
Vollmer Road Grove • Cook County, IL 60478 (near Country Club Hills)Fitness Hikes are for those looking to get some exercise outdoors. Fitness hikes will be faster paced with little to […]
Be a Better Birder: Getting Started
Zoom PresentationLearn how to build your birding kit, how to get started, and where you can find resources. Great for beginners […]
Snowshoeing
Eggers Grove • Chicago, IL 60617Come out and explore the preserves via snowshoe. If conditions are not favorable for snowshoeing, walks and other activities will […]
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 […]
Walk & Talk
Kickapoo Woods • Riverdale, IL 60827Walk & Talk Hikes are for the curious mind who want to know more about the Forest Preserves and natural […]
Be a Better Birder: Intro to Bird ID
Zoom PresentationLearn the basics of bird identification, including the lingo birders use to describe birds and how to identify birds using […]
Be a Better Birder: Field ID
Eggers Grove • Chicago, IL 60617Field test the skills you have learned virtually out in the preserves. Only open to those who have completed Be […]
Walk and Talk
Plum Creek Meadow • Cook County, IL 60411 (near Chicago Heights)Walk & Talk Hikes are under 3.1 miles, have a theme and are slower paced. 1.8 miles.
Be a Better Birder: Birding and Technology
Zoom PresentationJoin us to learn about technology that can be used to enhance your birding experience.
Teen Exploration Day: Bird Walk
Eggers Grove • Chicago, IL 60617Join this bird walk designed for teens (13-19). Learn about our local birds and how to use binoculars. Parents/guardians welcome, […]
Spring Breakout Adventure
Dan Ryan Woods Visitor Center • Chicago, IL 60620Spend your time on break, outside! Enjoy a chance to try your hand at several outdoor recreation activities. Explore, discover […]
Bike the Preserves: Sauk Trail Woods
Sauk Trail Woods-Central • South Chicago Heights, IL 60411Join a guided bike ride around Sauk Trail Woods. Ride will be approximately 5 miles. Bring your own bike and […]
Open Music Jam
Dan Ryan Woods Pavilion • Chicago, IL 60620Bring your instrument and create music with your community. All instruments and music types are welcome.
Fitness Hike
Eggers Grove • Chicago, IL 60617Fitness Hikes are over 3.1 miles, offer less information and are at a faster pace. 5 miles (Burnham Greenway Trail […]
Bird Sit
Sauk Trail Woods-Central • South Chicago Heights, IL 60411Bring your coffee and join us for a bird sit. Staying in one spot, we’ll see which birds come to […]
Earth Day
Sauk Trail Woods-Central • South Chicago Heights, IL 60411Help the earth with a litter clean up at your local forest preserve.