Update October 20: The 6th Annual Beer in the Woods was a smashing success! Nearly 1,400 people were in attendance, helping to raise over $60,000 to promote, protect, and care […]
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 […]
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 […]
Get some exercise and meet some new people while viewing the beautiful Skokie Lagoons. Taking in the fresh air and seeing the gorgeous woods are great ways to spend an […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
