Get to know your forest preserve on the south side of Chicago! Featuring art activities, brush removal, a bonfire, food, music, nature walks, and more!

Ever wondered what there is to do at your local forest preserve? Join your community in learning about all that Dan Ryan Woods has to offer! This family-friendly event features tie-dying, nature and history walks, free food and drinks, invasive brush removal demonstrations (and the opportunity to learn plant identification), music, and much more! You’ll get hands-on interactions with those who work, play, and learn at the site to understand the projects and programs that make Dan Ryan Woods so wonderful! Join Friends of the Forest Preserves to meet your community and find your space within!