Nature Story Time and Wellness Walk for Young Children
Trailside Museum of Natural History • River Forest, IL 60305Children ages 3 – 6, w/adult, are invited to hear a nature story, followed by a short, mindful guided walk […]
Children ages 3 – 6, w/adult, are invited to hear a nature story, followed by a short, mindful guided walk […]
Learn about Forest Preserves restoration efforts, goals, and ways you can get involved on this walk. Ages 12 & up.
Connect to nature through fun themed activities for adults and kids. Hosted by Univ of IL Extension volunteers.
Celebrate the first day of autumn with a walk.
Celebrate National Public Lands Day with a Salsa Dance Party. Enjoy bilingual hikes and family activities. Programa ofrecido en Espanol.
Join us for a walk through the unusual dolomite prairie to see the late-blooming wildflowers. Ages 16 & up.
Walk a short trail near the Museum while reading the posted story. Afterwards, stop in the Museum lobby to pick […]
Join our partners the River Forest Public Library and the River Forest Park District for an evening of slightly spooky […]
Sketch and paint. For both beginners and more experienced artists. All materials provided.
Collect prairie seeds with us and learn about the story of the prairie. Ages 12 & up.
Join us (if the sun is shining) to view a partial solar eclipse! We will have special telescope set up […]
Connect to nature through fun themed activities for adults and kids. Hosted by Univ of IL Extension volunteers.
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.
Events Guide (PDF)Get free transportation to the Forest Preserves for your group.
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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.