Bilingual Mushroom Walk at Whistler Woods

Join us for a bilingual mushroom walk and seed collecting experience at Whistler Woods Forest Preserve in Riverdale. This event is free, but you must register. We will start off […]

Trailblazers: Cranberry Slough Walk and Talk

95th St, East of Flavin Rd/Willow Springs Rd., Willow Springs, IL 60480 Please join us as we explore the ecology of the Cranberry Slough Nature Preserve. We will discuss ecological […]

Dia de los Muertos at Eggers Grove

Eggers Grove 11251-11249 South Avenue B, Chicago

Join us for a free, family-friendly event to celebrate el Dia de los Muertos at Eggers Grove Forest Preserve. There will be salsa dancing instruction, art & crafts vendors and […]

Photo Contest Submissions Due

Submit your photos - up to five per person -  by Sunday, December 31st for a chance to win cash prizes, bragging rights, and to be featured in a month-long […]

Calumet Seed Collectors

Help collect and distribute ripe seed in local natural areas! Enjoy nature, relax, learn plant identification skills, and responsible seed collecting techniques. For more information and to sign up, visit […]

Forest Glen Woods Volunteer Workday

An important corridor for migratory birds, Forest Glen Woods is located in Chicago and is part of the Lower North Branch Preserves. This unique woodland, savanna, and floodplain ecosystem gets […]

Calumet Seed Collectors

Help collect and distribute ripe seed in local natural areas! Enjoy nature, relax, learn plant identification skills, and responsible seed collecting techniques. For more information and to sign up, visit […]

Forest Glen Woods Volunteer Workday

An important corridor for migratory birds, Forest Glen Woods is located in Chicago and is part of the Lower North Branch Preserves. This unique woodland, savanna, and floodplain ecosystem gets […]

Volunteer Workday and String Art at Whistler Woods

Come volunteer at Whistler Woods in Riverdale and work on some string art by the fire! Enjoy snacks and refreshments while you work. Volunteer with us by cutting and burning […]

Spicebush Woods Volunteer Workday

Join North Branch Restoration Project volunteers at this fine oak woodland situated in Chicago. Ancient pine oaks dominate the wetter areas of this woodland. Tall bur oaks stand in the […]

Spicebush Woods Volunteer Workday

Join North Branch Restoration Project volunteers at this fine oak woodland situated in Chicago. Ancient pine oaks dominate the wetter areas of this woodland. Tall bur oaks stand in the […]