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 how they fit into the modern history of this most urban of urban rivers. Along the way, we’ll also talk about water quality, habitat conditions […]
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 del bosque. Esta caminata se realizará en español e inglés. Nos reuniremos en el Comfort Station. Join Friends of the Forest Preserves and Chicago […]
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 flora and fauna of the woodlands surrounding Salt Creek. Walks are held every third Sunday until November Challenge Level: Easy to moderate at a steady […]
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 surroundings of Eggers Grove. Located in a peaceful natural setting, Eggers Grove offers a perfect backdrop for outdoor activities and learning experiences. Come and connect […]
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! This event is perfect for families looking to enjoy the great outdoors together. Get ready to bond with your loved ones while exploring the […]
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! This event is perfect for families looking to enjoy the great outdoors together. Get ready to bond with your loved ones while exploring the scenic […]
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 have been restoring since 2011. Difficulty level: Our hike will be on paved trails and single-track dirt paths. There are no steep grades or difficult […]
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. Disfrutaremos de unos tamalitos y un cafécito, e identificaremos pajaros que pasen por nuestra area de trabajo. Se proporcionarán materiales y binoculares. Sí tiene alguna […]
Explore the beautiful Thorn Creek trail system as we take a rejuvenating and meditative walk through Sauk Trail Woods- Central. Sauk Trail Woods is home to several bird and plant species as well as a Lake and other amenities. All ages are welcome! Difficulty level: This is a paved trail consisting of about 3.5 miles. […]
You're invited to walk through a prairie in bloom and take photos of all the colorful flowers and tall grasses that grow there. The group will learn a few tips on how to compose an attractive photo while enjoying some of the woods' wildflowers show their beauty. If we're lucky we might capture a butterfly […]
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 flora and fauna of the woodlands surrounding Salt Creek. Walks are held every third Sunday until November Challenge Level: Easy to moderate at a steady […]
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 how they fit into the modern history of this most urban of urban rivers. Along the way, we’ll also talk about water quality, habitat conditions […]
