Fire for the Forest
Little Red Schoolhouse Nature Center • Willow Springs, IL 60480Learn about the benefits of prescribed burns and explore the equipment used […]
Learn about the benefits of prescribed burns and explore the equipment used […]
Join us for a nature-based art activity. Ages 3-6 w/adult.
Take a 2-mile walk in the world’s largest Urban Night Sky Place. […]
Ignite your child’s sense of wonder and curiosity as we explore, experiment, […]
Learn the basics of fire building and the different types of campfires. […]
Come join us for a “before hours” hike to experience the dawning […]
Seniors Enjoying Nature Inside/Outside Rain or Shine! Strengthen your connection to nature […]
Join us as we Remove Invasive Plants with bow saws or loppers. […]
Join us around the fire under a full moon for a discussion […]
Come join us for a nature-based art activity. Ages 3-6 w/adult
Celebrate the longest night of the year with a bonfire and self-guided […]
Walk to discover which birds are winter residents and then get warm […]
Learn about the diets of our ambassador animals and observe a feeding […]
Choose happiness this winter by joining us indoors for activities, games and […]
Join us to learn about the mammals of Cook County by examining […]
Ignite your child’s sense of wonder and curiosity as we explore, experiment, […]
Seniors Enjoying Nature Inside/Outside Rain or Shine! Strengthen your connection to nature […]
Join us as we Remove Invasive Plants with bow saws or loppers. […]
Come join us for a “before hours” hike to experience the dawning […]
Come join us for a nature-based art activity. Ages 3-6 w/adult
Choose happiness this winter by joining us indoors for activities, games and […]
Grab your boots and join us for a winter hike for the […]
Learn how to serve your community by reducing light pollution, while enjoying […]
Learn about the diets of our ambassador animals and observe a feeding […]
Welcome good luck and fortune in 2025 by celebrating the Year of […]
Enjoy a short viewing of Baratunde Thurston’s—an American writer and conservationist—award-winning PBS […]
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.