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  • An unpaved trail running through a forest, lined by wooden fencing.

    Poet Tree

    Crabtree Nature Center • Barrington, IL 60010

    Enjoy poetry on the trails to celebrate National Poetry Month. Submit your […]

    Free
  • a woodcock on the forest floor

    Woodcock Watch

    Country Lane Woods • Cook County, IL 60480 (near Willow Springs)

    Witness the magical courtship display of the male woodcock. Bring binoculars.

    Free • Registration Required
  • A group of photographers walking along a trail with trees in the background.

    Fitness Hike

    Fitness Hike
    Sauk Trail Woods-Central • South Chicago Heights, IL 60411

    Fitness Hikes are for those looking to get some exercise outdoors. Fitness […]

    Free
  • #BirdThePreserves logo

    Morning Bird Walk

    Bird Walk
    Trailside Museum of Natural History • River Forest, IL 60305

    Learn about spring bird migration patterns and look for local and migrant […]

    Free • Registration Required
  • people fishing on the shoreline of a lake during a fishing derby

    Fishing Derby

    Papoose Lake • Cook County, IL 60464 (near Palos Park)

    Join the Village of Palos Park and the Forest Preserves for a […]

    Free

  • Trash Bash

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    Miller Meadow-South • Cook County, IL 60130 (near Forest Park)

    Make spring cleaning more sustainable! Our event partners will be collecting electronics, […]

    Free
  • A person cutting invasive brush at a volunteer workday event.

    Volunteer Workday

    Volunteer Workday
    River Trail Nature Center • Northbrook, IL 60062

    Help us work to make River Trail even better. Ages 10 & […]

    Free • Registration Required
  • a group of volunteers at Wampum Lake. Photo by Xochitl Lopez.

    R.I.P. Stewardship

    R.I.P. Stewardship
    Little Red Schoolhouse Nature Center • Willow Springs, IL 60480

    Help us restore native habitats - Remove Invasive Plants with bow saws […]

    Free • Registration Required
  • A group of people at an indoor yoga event.

    Wellness in the Woods: Yoga

    Dan Ryan Woods Pavilion • Chicago, IL 60620

    Join us for a free one-hour class focused on building stability, flexibility […]

    Free
  • Wildflower Walk event series graphic

    Signs of Spring Walk

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    Palos Park Woods-North • Cook County, IL 60464 (near Palos Park)

    Look for blooming wildflowers, listen for animals and take in the smells […]

    Free
  • Trailside Museum building in River Forest

    Weaving with Weeds: Spindle Wall Hanging

    Trailside Museum of Natural History • River Forest, IL 60305

    Learn about the history of basketry/weaving techniques and create a small wall […]

    Free • Registration Required
  • a woodcock on the forest floor

    Woodcock Walk

    Sand Ridge Nature Center • South Holland, IL 60473

    Join us to learn about woodcocks followed by a walk to see […]

    Free • Registration Required
  • Sunlight shining through a forested landscape.

    Nature Wellness Walk

    Sand Ridge Nature Center • South Holland, IL 60473

    Immerse yourself and reconnect with nature and all the beauty it has […]

    Free
  • two children playing on a log at River Trail Nature Center

    GPS Scavenger Hunt

    River Trail Nature Center • Northbrook, IL 60062

    Learn about and participate in a technology-inspired scavenger hunt. All ages.

    Free • Registration Required
  • A family working on arts and crafts at a table outdoors.

    Arab American Heritage Celebration

    Little Red Schoolhouse Nature Center • Willow Springs, IL 60480

    Experience art making, cultural showcases and more honoring Arab American culture and […]

    Free
  • two children playing on a log at River Trail Nature Center

    GPS Scavenger Hunt

    River Trail Nature Center • Northbrook, IL 60062

    Learn about and participate in a technology-inspired scavenger hunt. All ages.

    Free • Registration Required
  • Wildflower Walk event series graphic

    Wee Wonders: Wildflowers

    Wee Wonders
    Sand Ridge Nature Center • South Holland, IL 60473

    Bring your little ones to learn about spring wildflowers and experience their […]

    Free • Registration Required
  • A person playing an acoustic guitar.

    Bluegrass Jam

    Trailside Museum of Natural History • River Forest, IL 60305

    Build a simple instrument with us or bring your own guitar, fiddle, […]

    Free