Spring Ephemerals
Spring ephemerals are wildflowers that appear for only a few weeks each year, so you need to be alert if you're going to sneak a peek. You can find them […]
Spring ephemerals are wildflowers that appear for only a few weeks each year, so you need to be alert if you're going to sneak a peek. You can find them […]
Join us as we walk the segment of the Des Plaines River trail between Central and Euclid! This stretch is from Beck Lake to Camp Pine Forest in Des Plaines. […]
The Yellow Trail - the trail we will be primarily walking - was rated the best trail in Illinois by Backpacker Magazine. The trails are in great shape and currently […]
Discover the history behind the first nuclear reactor in the world. We will cover the atomic age during WWII, the impact on the Forest Preserve Site M, and the closure, […]
Registration is open! Tickets start at $150 individual / $600 foursome We offer various ticket levels so that you can show some extra love for Friends and our work - […]
There are so many different ways you can enjoy being out in the forest preserves! Visit Eggers Grove Forest Preserve with us as Donisha Reed, of Wealthy Living Coaching and […]
Please join us as we look for birds and odonates a.k.a. dragonflies and damselflies. Let’s see how many species we can find! Difficulty level: intermediate-advanced hikers. Watersmeet Woods has few, […]
There are so many different ways you can enjoy being out in the forest preserves! Visit Whistler Woods with us as Donisha Reed, of Wealthy Living Coaching and Consulting, LLC, […]
You've probably heard the saying "stop and smell the roses," but what about the milkweed? Common milkweed (Asclepias syriaca) begins blooming in June and hits its peak in July. Their […]
Please join us as we explore the ecology of the Cranberry Slough Nature Preserve. We will discuss ecological restoration and how it has positively impacted this beautiful site! The majority […]
*This walk was originally scheduled for June 20, but was postponed to June 27 due to excessive heat.* This guided hike will explore how both working and retired adults can […]
Please join us on a guided fitness hike! We'll explore activities in the forest preserves that help us get exercise and fresh air. And we'll learn about nature through various […]