Camping Without Limits
Camp Bullfrog Lake • Willow Springs, IL 60480In partnership with Adaptive Adventures, join an overnight event geared for individuals with physical disabilities, their families and friends.
In partnership with Adaptive Adventures, join an overnight event geared for individuals with physical disabilities, their families and friends.
Join us for a workshop covering basic camping skills. All ages.
Bring your friends to compete in an orienteering competition. Prizes will be awarded.
Join us for a workshop covering basic camping skills. All ages.
For teachers/youth educators! DHLT gives you all the tools to take groups out into the preserves for the day.
Join us for a workshop covering basic camping skills. All ages.
Celebrate the start of the winter season with a giant bonfire under the night sky. Enjoy winter craft and star […]
Enjoy the Preserves on snowshoes then learn different methods for fire building outdoors and make s’mores! Snowshoes provided; 4” of […]
Enjoy the Preserves of snowshoes. Snowshoes provided; 4” of snow required. If no snow is present, we will enjoy a […]
Learn fire-building skills and stick around for a story and s’mores around the fire.
Enjoy the Preserves of snowshoes. Snowshoes provided; 4” of snow required. If no snow is present, we will enjoy a […]
Learn fire-building skills and stick around for a story and s’mores around the fire.
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.
Events Guide (PDF)Get free transportation to the Forest Preserves for your group.
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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.