Outdoor Nature Skate

Dan Ryan Woods-North • Chicago, IL 60620

Come out and bring your best skating skills and routines, or just roll along to the music. We welcome you […]

National Take a Hike Day

Sauk Trail Woods-Central • South Chicago Heights, IL 60411

Celebrate National Take a Hike Day with an evening stroll. Walk is 3.4 miles on a paved loop.

Walk & Talk

Plum Creek Meadow • Cook County, IL 60411 (near Chicago Heights)

Walk & Talk Hikes are for the curious mind who want to know more about the Forest Preserves and natural […]

Winter Wellness Walk

Sauk Trail Woods-Central • South Chicago Heights, IL 60411

Experience the health benefits that nature provides on a crisp winter walk. Ages 13 & up. 3.4 miles.

Fitness Hike

Eggers Grove • Chicago, IL 60617

Fitness Hikes are for those looking to get some exercise outdoors. Fitness hikes will be faster-paced with little to no […]

Art in Nature

Dan Ryan Woods-South • Chicago, IL 60620

In this instructor-led course, create a painting inspired by nature. All materials provided. Ages 15 and up.

Kwanzaa Celebration

Dan Ryan Woods Visitor Center • Chicago, IL 60620

Seven days of music and nature-based activities following the seven principles:   Day 1: Dec 26 - Umoja (Unity)  Day 2: […]

Free

Be a Better Birder: Birding Ethics

Zoom Presentation

Learn about ABA birding ethics and how to ensure other people—and most importantly birds—are minimally impacted during your trip.

Winter Exploration Day

Dan Ryan Woods-South • Chicago, IL 60620

Bring the whole family and enjoy winter in the Preserves with snowshoeing, nature hikes, art, campfires and more!

Teen S’mores Night

Dan Ryan Woods Visitor Center • Chicago, IL 60620

Hang out by the fire with friends and enjoy a sweet treat. S’mores supplies provided.

Snowshoeing

Dan Ryan Woods Visitor Center • Chicago, IL 60620

Explore the Preserves via snowshoe! If conditions are not favorable for snowshoeing (4” or more of packed snow), hikes and […]

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