Feeding Time
Little Red Schoolhouse Nature Center • Willow Springs, IL 60480Learn about the diets of our ambassador animals and observe a feeding […]
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 […]
Ignite your child’s sense of wonder and curiosity as we explore, experiment, […]
Learn why light pollution is harmful to people and wildlife while enjoying […]
Join us as we Remove Invasive Plants with bow saws or loppers. […]
Seniors Enjoying Nature Inside/Outside Rain or Shine! Strengthen your connection to nature […]
Create vibrant nature-inspired art using natural materials found during the different seasons.
Choose happiness this winter by joining us indoors for activities, games and […]
Come join us for a nature-based art activity. Ages 3-6 w/adult
Learn about the diets of our ambassador animals and observe a feeding […]
Celebrate this special month by joining a bird hike co-led by Outdoor […]
Enjoy an all-levels yoga class indoors with a certified instructor. Ages 18 […]
Come walk the trails during a new moon as we look and […]
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.