Walk and Talk
Spears Woods • Cook County, IL 60480 (near Willow Springs)Walk & Talk Hikes are for the curious mind who wants to […]
Walk & Talk Hikes are for the curious mind who wants to […]
Fitness Hikes are for those looking to get some exercise outdoors. Fitness […]
Families, make a tasty treat with us around a campfire. Activities include […]
Walk & Talk Hikes are for the curious mind who wants to […]
Fitness Hikes are for those looking to get some exercise outdoors. These […]
Learn about creative reuse methods and mending techniques. Give items a second […]
Let nature inspire art! Try your hand at different crafts suitable for […]
Fitness Hikes are for those looking to get some exercise outdoors. These […]
In honor of Black History Month, read poetry written by African American […]
Come check out a pair of our snowshoes (weather dependent), help with […]
Fitness Hikes are for those looking to get some exercise outdoors. These […]
Paint and sip a nice cup of hot chocolate. Supplies provided. All […]
Build your own walking stick using buckthorn, an invasive species. Ages 12-17 […]
Join us on a quest to capture some magical winter photos.
Walk & Talk Hikes are for the curious mind who wants to […]
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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Please contact Experience.Nature@cookcountyil.gov or 708-771-1573 about accommodations for specific camping and outdoor recreation activities.