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  • Trailblazers: Glenview Woods Walk

    Glenview Woods Glenview Woods, Glenview, Illinois, United States

    Step into spring with us as we enjoy the greening of the woods to start the season. Take in the fresh air and join the group to explore this lovely […]

  • City Nature Challenge: Bio Blitz

    Eggers Grove Comfort Station MFQC+6Q Chicago, Illinois, Chicago, IL, United States

    Help us take on the City Nature Challenge! Document and upload as many plants, animals, and other creatures as possible to iNaturalist.Search for and document the diverse and amazing wildlife found at Egger’s Grove for the “City Nature Challenge 2026: Chicagoland Region” event on iNaturalist. How many plants, animals, and other creatures will you be […]

  • BIPOC Birders: Earth Day Birds & Flowers

    Spring Creek Longmeadow 154 W Dundee Rd, Barrington Hills, Illinois, United States

    Friends of the Forest Preserves is partnering with Chicago BIPOC Birders to host two beginner-friendly hikes this fall in Barrington! While these events are open to all, they are BIPOC-centered and intentional, created with care to uplift the presence, joy, and experiences of BIPOC individuals in outdoor environmental spaces. Contact Information- Please reach out to […]

  • Miami Woods and Prairie Volunteer Workday

    The Miami Woods Forest Preserve covers 112 acres stretching along the west side of the North Branch of the Chicago River from Oakton Street northward to Dempster Street.  It is bounded on the west side by Caldwell Avenue, Waukegan Road and development at the intersection of Waukegan Road and Dempster Street. The land on the […]

  • Hofmann Dam River Rats Spring Cleanup

    Hofmann Dam R5CH+CJJ Lyons, Illinois

    Volunteers and friends of the Des Plaines River are invited to help clean up the Des Plaines riverbank. Meet in the forest preserve area east of the Barrypoint Bridge and the Hofmann Tower. Bring your kids, parents, neighbors, or friends! We accept AND recycle aluminum cans to raise money for future cleanups and events. Wear […]

  • Bunker Hill North Flatwoods Volunteer Workdays

    Join the North Branch Restoration Project to restore this oak woodland to its former beauty! This 76-acre site depends on a community of volunteers to remove invasive species, spread native seed, and much more. Large pin oaks are a unique feature of this preserve, which is also home to some beautiful spring ephemerals. Visit The […]

  • Stewardship Volunteer Days – Healy Savanna

    Beverly Lake Trail Beverly Lake Trail, Hoffman Estates, Illinois, United States

    Meeting Location- Beverly Lake Trail, Hoffman Estates Summary of Event/Workday- Join Us for a Garlic Mustard Pull & Spring Ephemeral hunt! Help protect our woodlands by removing invasive garlic mustard, giving native plants the space they need to thrive. As we work, we’ll also keep an eye out for neat spring ephemeral plants.. We’ll collect […]

  • Trailblazers: Des Plaines River Relics Walk (Postponed to 5/9)

    Sunset Bridge Meadow Des Plaines River Trail, River Grove, Illinois, United States

    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 […]

  • St. Paul Woods Volunteer Workday

    St. Paul Woods is an inviting oak-hickory woodland situated east of the North Branch of the Chicago River. Like many of our native woodlands, it needs management to clear invasive brush […]

  • Stewardship Volunteer Days – Healy Savanna

    Beverly Lake Trail Beverly Lake Trail, Hoffman Estates, Illinois, United States

    Meeting Location- Beverly Lake Trail, Hoffman Estates Summary of Event/Workday- Join Us for a Garlic Mustard Pull & Spring Ephemeral hunt! Help protect our woodlands by removing invasive garlic mustard, […]

  • Homeschool Hangout at Eggers Grove

    Homeschool Hangout at Eggers Grove
    Homeschool Hangout at Eggers Grove 11251-11249 South Avenue B, Chicago, Illinois, United States

    Come hang out at Eggers Grove for a fun homeschool meet-up! Every third Thursday of the month from 10am-12pm All ages and families are invited to this free event at […]

  • Oxbow Prairie Volunteer Workday

    Formed by an old loop in the river’s course, lies the Oxbow Prairie. This old oxbow in the Chicago River’s North Branch is a combination of low, wet prairie soils and slightly higher mesic prairie soils. A small open savanna lies on what was once the east bank of the river. The mesic prairie had […]

  • Miami Woods and Prairie Volunteer Workday

    The Miami Woods Forest Preserve covers 112 acres stretching along the west side of the North Branch of the Chicago River from Oakton Street northward to Dempster Street.  It is bounded on the west side by Caldwell Avenue, Waukegan Road and development at the intersection of Waukegan Road and Dempster Street. The land on the […]

  • Friends Golf Outing

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    George W. Dunne National Golf Course 16310 Central Ave, Oak Forest, Illinois, United States

    Get ready for the annual Golf Outing at the forest preserves’ premier course! Join as a player and/or sponsor or donate in lieu of attendance. The event is an incredible time supporting a great cause! Ticket includes: Dinner with awards Greens fees and cart Range balls Snacks On-the-course drinks Open-bar reception

  • Bunker Hill North Flatwoods Volunteer Workdays

    Join the North Branch Restoration Project to restore this oak woodland to its former beauty! This 76-acre site depends on a community of volunteers to remove invasive species, spread native seed, and much more. Large pin oaks are a unique feature of this preserve, which is also home to some beautiful spring ephemerals. Visit The […]