Makin’ Music Bluegrass Jam
Thatcher Woods • River Forest, IL 60305Make a simple musical instrument or bring your own and join the […]
Make a simple musical instrument or bring your own and join the […]
Learn about a partial solar eclipse and view the eclipse through a […]
All skill levels welcome. Materials provided. Ages 15 & up.
Únase a nosotros durante la hora de comer para aprender sobre los […]
Explore the wonders of nature with fellow seniors!
Join IL Ext. Master Naturalists for fun nature and inquiry-based activities.
Plant a tree, make your own bird feeder, pick up litter, and […]
Mindful and meditative guided nature walk. Ages 18 & up.
Join a lively discussion of this book about animal senses. In partnership […]
Guided walk to see colorful wildflowers. Ages 18 & up.
Join us for a one-mile, easy-paced walk in beautiful Thatcher Woods. Led […]
Mindful and meditative guided nature walk. Ages 18 & up.
Enjoy interactive programs, kids’ tree climb, guided wildflower walks, bird banding, kid’s […]
Meet and chat with noted botanical artist Kathleen Marie Garness and view […]
Follow a short trail and read a posted children’s nature story. Then […]
Help remove invasive garlic mustard. Supplies provided. Earn Service-Learning hours. Ages 15 […]
Join us for a one-mile, easy-paced walk in beautiful Thatcher Woods. Led […]
Join IL Ext. Master Naturalists for fun nature and inquiry-based activities.
Mindful and meditative guided nature walk. Ages 18 & up.
Learn about our outdoor resident animals during feeding time.
Short, calming nature discovery walk. Ages 2-4 w/adult.
Learn about periodical (17 year) cicadas! Insect discovery walks, live cicada viewing […]
Mindful and meditative guided nature walk. Ages 18 & up.
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.