Story Trail – Mindfulness Walk
Caldwell Woods • Chicago, IL 60646Follow our story trail signs along the trail to learn wellness tips and unwind with nature.
Free
Weekly Wellness Programming Event Series
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Fall “Crafternoon”
Caldwell Woods • Chicago, IL 60646Use nature to inspire art and try your hand at a fall-themed craft.
Free
Fossils of Illinois
Caldwell Woods • Chicago, IL 60646Stop by our information table and learn about common fossils of Illinois.
Free
Fossils of Illinois Scavenger Hunt
Caldwell Woods • Chicago, IL 60646Stop by our information table and learn about common fossils of Illinois and search along the groves for artifacts hidden […]
Free
Caldwell Social Club
Caldwell Woods • Chicago, IL 60646Every second Thursday of the month, meet Forest Preserve staff and your fellow trail walkers at our social club!
Free
Caldwell Social Club
Caldwell Woods • Chicago, IL 60646Every second Thursday of the month, meet Forest Preserve staff and your fellow trail walkers at our social club!
Free
Scavenger Hunt
Caldwell Woods • Chicago, IL 60646Grab a scavenger hunt and explore the sights and sounds of Caldwell Woods.
Free
Winter “Crafternoon”
Caldwell Woods • Chicago, IL 60646Use nature to inspire art and try your hand at a winter craft.
Free
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
- Animal Encounter
- Archery
- Arts & Crafts
- Astronomy
- Bicycling
- Birding
- Camping
- Cross-Country Skiing
- Education
- Film
- Fishing
- Fitness
- Food & Beverage
- Nature Play
- Gardening
- Hiking & Walking
- History & Culture
- Music
- Paddling
- Photography
- Senior
- Storytelling
- Volunteer
- 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.
Events Guide (PDF)Nature Express Bus
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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.