Forest Preserve District of Cook County
Art Fair
Little Red Schoolhouse Nature Center 9800 Willow Springs Rd, Willow Springs, IL, United StatesJoin us for the Annual Arts and Craft Fair! Art of all styles will be sold by artists inspired by nature.
Indigenous Peoplesβ Day Festival – CANCELLED
Schiller Woods W Irving Park Rd and N Cumberland Ave, Chicago, IL, United StatesIn partnership with the American Indian Center of Chicago, join us to celebrate Native American culture with a mini-Powwow. Make corn husk dolls & bracelets, listen to drumming, explore the Serpent Mounds, enjoy Native food & art vendors.
Autumn Nature Walk
Trailside Museum of Natural History 738 Thatcher Ave, River Forest, IL, United StatesFamilies, join us for a guided walk as the autumn color intensifies.
Camping 101
Camp Reinberg 1801 N Quentin Road, Palatine, IL, United StatesJoin us for a workshop covering basic camping skills. All ages.
Spectacular Partial Solar Eclipse
Little Red Schoolhouse Nature Center 9800 Willow Springs Rd, Willow Springs, IL, United StatesWatch this rare natural phenomenon here.
Without Limits: Recreation for All
+1 moreIndividuals with physical disabilities and their friends and families can explore nature through adaptive cycling, paddling, rock wall climbing and archery. In partnership with Adaptive Adventures
National Reptile Awareness Day
Trailside Museum of Natural History 738 Thatcher Ave, River Forest, IL, United StatesLearn about local reptiles and meet some scaly Animal Ambassadors.
Fall Color Walk
Sagawau Environmental Learning Center 12545 W 111th St, Lemont, IL, United StatesEnjoy a leisurely nature walk to see the fall colors. Family program.
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