Groundhog Day
River Trail Nature Center • Northbrook, IL 60062Learn the story behind this peculiar holiday.
Learn the story behind this peculiar holiday.
Nature stories, crafts and activities. Ages 3-6 with an adult.
Walk candlelit trails, relax around a campfire or warm up inside with dinner & drinks. Ages 21 & up.
Hunt our trails for the mighty snow flea and learn about winter insects. All ages.
Discover something new in nature with University of Illinois Extension volunteers.
Help us work to make River Trail even better. Ages 10 & up; children under 15 with an adult.
Help us celebrate owls with crafts and activities. All ages.
Nature stories, crafts and activities. Ages 3-6 with an adult.
An outdoor workshop focusing on amazing winter scenes. Location provided upon registration. Ages 13 & up.
A winter walk through the woods. If base of snow is 4 inches, snowshoes and a short lesson will be […]
Join our staff for an up-close look at one of our animals.
Walk in the sugar maple forest to learn about the sweet process of making maple syrup.
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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Please contact Experience.Nature@cookcountyil.gov or 708-771-1573 about accommodations for specific camping and outdoor recreation activities.