Winter Art Workshop: Watercolors

Rolling Knolls • Elgin, IL 60120

Join us as we explore the beauty of nature through watercolor painting. Materials provided. Must register for demos only. All […]

Winter Workshop-Cozy Creatives

Mathew Bieszczat Volunteer Resource Center • Chicago, IL 60646

Calling all creatives! Join us as we explore natural dyes and print making. Ages 13 & up.

Winter Workshop-Cozy Creatives

Mathew Bieszczat Volunteer Resource Center • Chicago, IL 60646

Calling all creatives! Join us as we explore macrame. Ages 13 & up.

Black History Month Celebration

Mathew Bieszczat Volunteer Resource Center • Chicago, IL 60646

Learn about Black environmentalists and the history of the Forest Preserves’ trails as it relates to the Underground Railroad Movement.

Walk and Talk: Women in Conservation

LaBagh Woods • Chicago, IL 60630

Walk & Talk Hikes are under 3.1 miles, have a theme and are slower paced. Grove 4.

Conservation@Home: Kickstart your Garden!

Mathew Bieszczat Volunteer Resource Center • Chicago, IL 60646

Learn about sustainable at-home gardening and conservation practices, and talk to local organizations about native gardening. Presentation at noon. Drop-in.

Wellness in the Woods

Rolling Knolls • Elgin, IL 60120

Let nature keep you healthy by joining in active, playful and restful activities.

Earth-a-Palooza

Linne Woods • Morton Grove, IL 60053

This inaugural eco-friendly family fun fest includes nature walks, native planting, animals from Brookfield Zoo, nature play, bird migration game […]

Spring Breakout Adventures

Bunker Hill • Niles, IL 60714

Spend time in nature while on school break! Try out several outdoor recreation activities. Explore, discover and create!

Prehistoric Play Day

Mathew Bieszczat Volunteer Resource Center • Chicago, IL 60646

Learn about the amazing world of Ice Age Illinois through a series of family-oriented games and activities. Intended for ages […]

Teen Exploration Day: Wilderness Survival

Busse Forest-South • Cook County, IL 60007 (near Elk Grove Village)

This hands-on program demonstrates how to use the natural resources around you. Ages 13-18 only. Drop-in. Grove 6.

Earth Day

Bunker Hill • Niles, IL 60714

Celebrate Earth Day by doing your part in helping clean up litter in the Preserves. Litter pick-up supplies for individuals […]