Makin’ Music Bluegrass Jam
Thatcher Woods Pavilion • River Forest, IL 60305Make a simple musical instrument with us or bring your own and […]
Make a simple musical instrument with us or bring your own and […]
Join us for a one-mile, easy-paced walk in beautiful Thatcher Woods. Led […]
Join local artist, Phyllis Frick, in making collages of plants, animals and […]
Mindful and meditative guided nature walk. Ages 18 & up.
Join us for a one-mile, easy-paced walk in beautiful Thatcher Woods. Led […]
Presented with River Forest Public Library. We’ll read stories and do a […]
Don't be Rude, It's A Brood: Cicadas Connect to nature through fun […]
Join us for a lively discussion of “Entangled Life” by Merlin Sheldrake, […]
Celebrate Pride Month with a casual nature hike to enjoy the sights, […]
Presented with River Forest Public Library. We’ll read stories and do a […]
Join us for a one-mile, easy-paced walk in beautiful Thatcher Woods. Led […]
Mindful and meditative guided nature walk. Ages 18 & up.
Join us as we dip our nets in the water and scoop […]
Presented with River Forest Public Library. We’ll read stories and do a […]
Mindful and meditative guided nature walk. Ages 18 & up.
Join us for a one-mile, easy-paced walk in beautiful Thatcher Woods. Led […]
Presented with River Forest Public Library. We’ll read stories and do a […]
Take a Pond Dip: Water Animal Discovery Connect to nature through fun […]
Join the American Indian Center’s Cultural Ambassador in a game of chance […]
Ages 18 and up.
Presented with River Forest Public Library. We’ll read stories and do a […]
Sketch and paint a barn swallow. Materials provided. All skill levels welcome. […]
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.