Winter Secrets Hike
Trailside Museum of Natural History • River Forest, IL 60305Winter can appear barren of wildlife, but much is happening above, within, and beneath snow. Join us for a walk […]
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New Year’s Resolution Walk
Trailside Museum of Natural History • River Forest, IL 60305Fulfill your resolution of being more active by taking a brisk guided walk. Ages 18 & up.
Winter Reptiles and Amphibians
Trailside Museum of Natural History • River Forest, IL 60305Check out our resident indoor herptiles, then go on a short walk to see where their wild cousins are spending […]
Bird and Bagel Walk
Trailside Museum of Natural History • River Forest, IL 60305We’ll observe bird feeder action inside while noshing on bagels and coffee, then head out for a walk. Ages 13 […]
Bird Painting Workshop Step-by-Step: Black-capped Chickadee
Trailside Museum of Natural History • River Forest, IL 60305Sketch and paint a black-capped chickadee. For beginners and experienced artists. Ages 13 & up. Materials provided.
$5
Ice Suncatcher Craft and Walk
Trailside Museum of Natural History • River Forest, IL 60305Join us outdoors to make a fun, easy craft. Then enjoy a short hike while our suncatchers freeze. Ages 5 […]
Event Locations
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.
Event Categories
- All Events
- Adaptive Recreation
- Animal Encounter
- Archery
- Arts & Crafts
- Astronomy
- Bicycling
- Birding
- Camping
- Education
- Film
- Fishing
- Fitness
- Food & Beverage
- Games & Nature Play
- Gardening
- Hiking & Walking
- History & Culture
- Music
- Paddling
- Photography
- Senior
- Snow Sports
- Storytelling
- Sustainability
- Restoration
- Wellness in the Woods
- Yoga
Events Guide
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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The 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.