Camping 101
Camp Reinberg • Palatine, IL 600741.5-hour long workshop covering basic camping skills. All ages.
1.5-hour long workshop covering basic camping skills. All ages.
Enjoy cycling, climbing, kayaking and camping while you explore beautiful Camp Bullfrog Lake in this program specially designed for individuals […]
Celebrate National Public Lands Day with us through live music, food vendors and a night hike. Enjoy paddling on the […]
1.5-hour long workshop covering basic camping skills. All ages.
Join us for a spooky night in the woods. Enoy a bonfire with s’mores, listen to scary stories and search […]
For teachers/youth educators! DHLT gives you all the tools to take groups out into the preserves for the day.
1.5-hour long workshop covering basic camping skills. All ages.
Come and test your nerves by climbing our rock wall. Adult supervision required. Ages 13 & up.
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.