Autumn Nature Walks
Trailside Museum of Natural History • River Forest, IL 60305Join us for a guided walk as the autumn color intensifies. Family program.
Join us for a guided walk as the autumn color intensifies. Family program.
Join us on a guided bird walk to see both resident and migratory birds, led by John Elliott of the […]
Enjoy a mindful and meditative guided nature walk in Thatcher Woods, led by Roberta Jannsen, Univ. of IL Extension volunteer, […]
Immerse yourself in nature, fostering mindfulness and wellness with a certified guide. Ages 16 & up. Register: thatforestfeeling.com/register
Collect prairie seed while learning about the significance and history of Wolf Road Prairie. Ages 12 & up.
Join us for a guided walk as the autumn color intensifies. Family program.
For beginners and intermediate artists. All materials provided. $5/person. Ages 18 & up.
Drop in at Trailside on the 3rd Thursday of each month to connect to nature through fun themed activities for […]
Discuss this timely and important book by Doug Tallamy. Register: www.fppl.org/
Z okazji miesiąca pamięci dziedzictwa Polsko-Amerykańskiego zapraszamy na spacer z przewodnikiem po Thatcher Woods. Join us for a guided walk […]
Enjoy a mindful and meditative guided nature walk in Thatcher Woods, led by Roberta Jannsen, Univ. of IL Extension volunteer, […]
Enjoy a mindful and meditative guided nature walk in Thatcher Woods, led by Roberta Jannsen, Univ. of IL Extension volunteer, […]
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.