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 […]
Connect, Learn and Explore: Dive Into Our Schedule of Events
Friends of the Forest Preserves hosts numerous events throughout the year designed to connect people of all ages and backgrounds with the natural wonders of the forest preserves in Cook County.
Guided hikes, educational workshops, wellness programs, volunteer workdays, golf outings, fundraisers, cultural programs, and more await you.
Browse our schedule of events below to learn more.
Events
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Homeschool Hangout at Eggers Grove
Come hang out at Eggers Grove for a fun homeschool meet-up! Every third Thursday of the month from 10am-12pm until June 19, 2025
Stewardship Volunteer Days: Dan Ryan Woods
Chicago, IL 60643-1231 W 91st St & S Hermitage Ave, Chicago, IL 60643-1231, Illinois, United StatesJoin us in the abundant woodlands at Dan Ryan Woods to help protect our environment and make a difference locally. No experience required; all tools and supplies will be provided! […]
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 […]
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 […]
Stewardship Volunteer Days- Kickapoo Woods and Prairie
Kickapoo Woods & Priarie J9J3+GP, Riverdale, Illinois, United StatesKickapoo Woods is a site with beautiful wet prairies in Riverdale, IL. During volunteer days, you can get up close and personal with nature performing a variety of restoration activities. Meet at […]
Explore and Restore: Kames, Calamities, and Other Cartographic Curiosities
Penny Road Pond Penny Road Pond, Barrington Hills, Illinois, United StatesJoin us for a unique, adventure-filled hike through the rolling terrain of the Penny Road Pond area, where we’ll explore the fascinating landforms shaped by ancient glaciers, uncover the stories […]
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 […]
Homeschool Hangout at Eggers Grove
Come hang out at Eggers Grove for a fun homeschool meet-up! Every third Thursday of the month from 10am-12pm until June 19, 2025
Homeschool Hangout at Eggers Grove
Come hang out at Eggers Grove for a fun homeschool meet-up! Every third Thursday of the month from 10am-12pm until June 19, 2025
Homeschool Hangout at Eggers Grove
Come hang out at Eggers Grove for a fun homeschool meet-up! Every third Thursday of the month from 10am-12pm until June 19, 2025