Conservation & Experiential Programming (Southwest Zone) Events

Conservation & Experiential Programming (Southwest Zone)

Phone 312-533-5751
Email experience.nature@cookcountyil.gov
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  • two runners on the Sag Valley Trail at Swallow Cliff Woods

    Breast Cancer Awareness

    Swallow Cliff Woods-North • Cook County, IL 60464 (near Palos Park)

    Stop by our resource tables to learn more about breast cancer. Presented with Advocate Health Care.

    Free
  • A group walking along an outdoor unpaved trail.

    Underground Railroad Tour

    John Husar I&M Canal Bicycle Trail Parking Lot • Willow Springs, IL 60480

    Tour includes info about the historical significance of this corridor. Arrive at I&M Canal for a discussion of the site and then shuttle to Lyonsville […]

    Free • Registration Required
  • An adult and child creating art in an outdoor setting.

    Eco-Print Dyeing Workshop

    Palos Park Woods-North • Cook County, IL 60464 (near Palos Park)

    Create an eco-print with fall leaves and learn how to make your own mini plant press.

    Free • Registration Required
  • two people running on a foggy day at Cap Sauers Holding Nature Preserve

    Spooky Shuffle 5k/10k

    Swallow Cliff Woods-South • Cook County, IL 60464 (near Palos Park)

    Race through then pristine Sag Valley Trail System. Presented with Village of Palos Park.

    Free • Registration Required
  • A group of people hiking in a forest with a backdrop of fall colors.

    Fall Color Walk

    Featured
    Palos Park Woods-North • Cook County, IL 60464 (near Palos Park)

    Travel through beautiful, wooded preserves as we look for colors of the season. 3.5 miles.

    Free
  • Astrology photograph highlighting the night sky filled with stars.

    Cheers to Nature

    Swallow Cliff Woods-North • Cook County, IL 60464 (near Palos Park)

    Enjoy a relaxing evening with an environment-themed lecture from a naturalist. Accessible building. BYOB. Ages 21 & up.

    Free

  • A child fishing.

    Fishing Derby

    Horsetail Lake • Cook County, IL 60464 (near Palos Park)

    Join the Village of Palos Park and the Forest Preserves for a fun family day of fishing.

    Free
  • a painting of a northern cardinal

    Nature Watercolor Painting

    Swallow Cliff Woods-North • Cook County, IL 60464 (near Palos Park)

    Enjoy the beauty of nature through watercolor painting. All levels welcome. Supplies provided. Ages 18 & up.

    Free • Registration Required
  • Swallow Cliff Pavilion building

    America 250: Americana Folk Art

    Swallow Cliff Woods-North • Cook County, IL 60464 (near Palos Park)

    Learn about Americana folk art, then how to carve a linoleum block. Materials provided. Ages 12 & up.

    Free • Registration Required
  • A large tree displaying vivid fall colors.

    Photography Walk

    Spears Woods • Cook County, IL 60480 (near Willow Springs)

    Enjoy a guided walk to photograph and view nature. For all levels and camera types.

    Free