Friends of the Forest Preserves

*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 […]

Let's explore the healing of nature at Linne Woods. This hike will focus on: Woodland Immersion for those seeking calm, peace, and focus. We will use a combination of nature […]

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 […]

Enjoy an early morning hike on the Yellow Trail to Horse Collar Slough in Willow Springs. Come see the biodiversity created by the kettles and moraines, unique features of this […]

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 […]

** FAVOR DE REGISTRARSE PARA ASEGURAR SU TAMALITO Y CHAMPURRADO ** Para celebrar la Semana de Conservación Latina, vamos a encontrarnos a las 8 de la mañana en Eggers Grove […]

Please join us as we explore the flora and fauna of LaBagh Woods this summer. We will look for birds as well as odonates, dragonflies, and damselflies. Let’s see how […]

Escape the stresses of urban and suburban life for a couple of hours on the Linne Woods trails. Experience the beauty and peace of nature with all your senses in […]

On this walk, we will explore a rare, ecological gem located right here, in Northbrook! Somme Prairie Nature Preserve is part woodland and part savanna. We’ll have time to identify […]

Please join us for a therapeutic and immersive experience as we bathe our senses in nature with Jessica Rodriguez of Reciprocal Forest Bathing.  Forest Bathing is a research-based practice used […]