Goldenrods and Asters in Bloom

The weather may still be hot, but the transition to fall in the forest preserves is in full swing. Each season has a different suite of blooming wildflowers and fall […]

Beaubien Woods Volunteer Workday

Seed collection is a vital part of ecological restoration, bringing health and resilience to the landscapes. In addition, many studies show that spending time in nature reduces stress levels and […]

Bird Walk at Beaubien Woods

Chicago Audubon Society and Friends of the Forest Preserves will be hosting an early bird walk at Beaubien Woods. This bird walk is for all birders, beginners and experts - […]

Wellness Wednesday at Whistler Woods: Family Craft Day

Enjoy an afternoon as a family, painting small pumpkins and listening to storytelling at Whistler Woods Forest Preserve in Riverdale. Apple cider, snacks, and supplies will be provided. No registration […]

Family Fridays at Kickapoo

*This event has been canceled due to rain. Please join us on Friday, November 5.* Join us Friday afternoons for family fun! Each afternoon will be full of different games […]

Bird Walk at Whistler Woods

Chicago Audubon Society and Friends of the Forest Preserves will be hosting an early bird walk at Whistler Woods. This bird walk is for all birders - beginners and experts […]

Family Fridays at Kickapoo

Join us Friday afternoons for family fun! Each afternoon will be full of different games for the whole family to play and enjoy. All ages welcome! Apple cider and snacks […]

Canceled Family Fridays at Kickapoo

*Due to inclement weather, this event has been canceled.* Join us Friday afternoons for family fun! Each afternoon will be full of different games for the whole family to play […]

Watersmeet Woods Volunteer Workday

The Skokie River and Middle Fork of the Chicago River come together to give Watersmeet Woods its name. But Watersmeet is also a wet place with numerous special types of […]

Bunker Hill North Flatwoods Volunteer Workday

This site protects a large area of one of the rarest plant communities in Illinois, known as a Northern Flatwoods. Flatwoods are found where a dense layer of clay lies […]

Blue Star Woods Volunteer Workday

Help restore habitat for plants and wildlife at this historic forest preserve. Blue Star Woods was once the site of a Civilian Conservation Corps Camp and a WWII Prisoner of […]