Forest Preserve District of Cook County
A River Thru History – The Des Plaines Valley Rendezvous
Columbia Woods Forest Preserve Willow Springs Road & Corcoran Road, Willow Springs, IL, United StatesWelcome to "A River Thru History - The Des Plaines Valley Rendezvous". The Rendezvous will be held on September 9 and 10, 2023 - from 10am to 5pm (4pm on Sunday) at the Columbia Woods Forest Preserve in Willow Springs, Illinois Parking at nearby UPS facility 7811 Willow Springs Road, Hodgkins IL A River Thru...
Nature Story Time and Wellness Walk for Young Children
Trailside Museum of Natural History 738 Thatcher Ave, River Forest, IL, United StatesChildren ages 3 β 6, w/adult, are invited to hear a nature story, followed by a short, mindful guided walk in the woods. Led by Roberta Jannsen, Univ. of IL Extension volunteer.
Little Houses on the Prairie Scavenger Hunt
Crabtree Nature Center 3 Stover Road, Barrington, IL, United StatesCan you find all the tiny houses along the Bur Edge Trail?
Salsa Dance: Party for the Preserve
Thatcher Woods Pavilion 8030 W. Chicago Avenue, River Forest, IL, United StatesCelebrate National Public Lands Day with a Salsa Dance Party. Enjoy bilingual hikes and family activities. Programa ofrecido en Espanol.
Party for the Preserves
Crabtree Nature Center 3 Stover Road, Barrington, IL, United StatesSpend some time outdoors to celebrate your preserve system. We will have a variety of programming.
Fall Nature Fest: Party for the Preserves
LaBagh Woods Cicero Avenu and Foster Avenue, Chicago, IL, United StatesCelebrate National Public Lands Day. Enjoy food, drinks, games, Jesse White Tumblers, animal ambassadors and much more. For more information, visit commissionerdegnen.com/fallnaturefest/.
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 Without Limits
Camp Bullfrog Lake 9600 Wolf Road, Willow Springs, IL, United StatesIn partnership with Adaptive Adventures, join an overnight event geared for individuals with physical disabilities, their families and friends.
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