Produce in the Preserves
Eggers Grove • Chicago, IL 60617Join us for a farmers’ market with limited free produce and workshops about farming. More info: 206-718-3735.
Join us for a farmers’ market with limited free produce and workshops about farming. More info: 206-718-3735.
Learn and try all the fun things you can do outdoors. Explore nature, create art, and discover the wonder of […]
Walk & Talk Hikes are under 3.1 miles, have a theme and are slower paced. 2 miles.
Fitness Hikes are over 3.1 miles, offer less information and are at a faster pace. 5 miles (Burnham Greenway Trail […]
Join this bird walk designed for teens (13-19). Learn about our local birds and how to use binoculars. Parents/guardians welcome, […]
Field test the skills you have learned virtually out in the preserves. Only open to those who have completed Be […]
Come out and explore the preserves via snowshoe. If conditions are not favorable for snowshoeing, walks and other activities will […]
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.