Hiking the Ravine at Deer Grove West

The hike will explore the wooded, shallow, and wide ravine that defines the interior of Deer Grove West. The hike will follow the streams that created and still shape the […]

Trailblazers Hike on National Trails Day

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 […]

Little Red Schoolhouse Wildlife & Wildflower Walk

You're invited to explore this wonder-filled nature center here with us.  After the group finishes viewing the animals indoors we'll head outdoors to hike the Black Oak Trail.  This trail […]

Trailblazers: Des Plaines River Relics Walk

The final three miles of the Des Plaines River Trail have more lost, abandoned, and mysterious artifacts than any other stretch of the trail; we’ll discuss what these are and […]

Trailblazers Walk: Bemis Woods North

Explore the open savanna as we hike and enjoy Bemis Woods North and Bob Mann Woods scenery! Please join us as we explore the woodland trail to observe both the […]

Homeschool Hangout

Join us for a fun and educational day out in nature starting at 10:00 AM. This event is a great opportunity for homeschoolers to socialize, learn, and explore the beautiful […]

Family Canoeing on the Little Calumet River

Family Canoeing on the Little Calumet River with Friends of the Forest Preserves and Friends of the Chicago River. Come join us for a fun-filled day of canoeing on the beautiful Little Calumet River at Kickapoo […]

Family Canoeing on the Little Calumet River

Family Canoeing on the Little Calumet River with Friends of the Forest Preserves and Friends of the Chicago River. Come join us for a fun-filled day of canoeing on the beautiful Little Calumet River at Kickapoo Woods! […]

Deer Grove East Tour

Deer Grove is the nation’s first forest preserve. On Tuesday, July 2, at 10 a.m. tour historic Deer Grove East and see the prairies, wetlands, woods, and savannas that volunteers […]

Pajaritos, Plantitas y Manualidades

Únete a Friends of the Forest Preserves y Chicago BIPOC Birders para una mañana de manualidades mientras observamos aves e identificamos plantas. Acompañanos mientras practicamos nuestro arte con hilo en Eggers Grove. […]