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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Please join the Friends community to celebrate the beauty of the forest preserves and to honor the winners of the 2023 Photo Contest! View the winning photos from our 2023 […]
Listen to the relaxing sounds of Eggers while moving through it! Join us as we explore the sounds of nature, led by Norman W Long. Norman is an artist, designer, […]
Please join us as we explore the woodland trail to observe both the flora and fauna of the woodlands surrounding Salt Creek. Challenge Level: Easy to moderate at a steady […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Registration is open! Tickets are $175 individual / $700 foursome At the Forest Preserves’ premier course: George W. Dunne National Golf Course 16310 Central Ave., Oak Forest, Illinois 60452 Friday, […]
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 […]
Únase a Friends of the Forest Preserves y Chicago BIPOC Birders para una aventura de observación de aves por la mañana para buscar aves de los pantanos y otras especies […]
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 […]