Friends of the Forest Preserves

Please join us as we explore the various birds in Thatcher Woods, visit the raptor rescue exhibit, and discover other wildlife in this suburban forest preserve. During the walk we’ll […]

Experience the Flora and Fauna of the Forest during Fall Migration on a Bird Walk! Naturalists and birders of all ages and experience levels are welcome to join this walk […]

We will be at Eggers Grove to enjoy a few hours of reflection, meditation, and inner work. Our day will start with a yoga session conducted by Donisha Reed, of […]

History of the WW2 POW Camps Learn about the housing of German Prisoners of War and other interesting facts surrounding the three forest preserves within Cook County. Vintage aerial maps […]

Let’s have some fun, get exercise, and enjoy nature! This is a social hike where we can chat about the routine, the mundane, or some of the most unusual or […]

Lake Avenue Woods East Forest Preserve - Calming Wellness Walk A relaxed walk with historical interest and immense trees. We will find calming techniques, increase sensory awareness, and learn about […]

Please join us as we explore the kettle moraine region around the Little Red School House and beyond. We will enjoy the fall colors, talk about the post- Ice Age […]

Join us to enjoy the woods and sneak some peeks at mushrooms. This is the time of year to see mushrooms and other fungi in all sorts of shapes, colors […]

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! The walk […]

Cranberry Slough Halloween Hike Please join us as we explore the ecology of the Cranberry Slough Nature Preserve on Halloween!  During the walk we’ll cover the following topics, among others: […]