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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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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
CANCELLED – Homeschool Hangout at Eggers Grove
— CANCELLED DUE TO WEATHER — 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 […]
Stewardship Volunteer Days
Spring Creek Healy Savanna Beverly Lake, Hoffman Estates, Illinois, United StatesWorkday where we will remove invasive shrubs with hand tools and place the wood in a brush pile fire. Beginners welcome! Meet in Beverly Lake Parking Lot
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
Spring Creek Healy Savanna Beverly Lake, Hoffman Estates, Illinois, United StatesWorkday where we will remove invasive shrubs with hand tools and place the wood in a brush pile fire. Beginners welcome!
Explore and Restore: Kames, Calamities, and Other Cartographic Curiosities
Penny Road Pond Penny Road Pond, Barrington Hills, Illinois, United StatesSummary of Event/Workday- Join 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 […]
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 […]
Stewardship Volunteer Days
Spring Creek Healy Savanna Beverly Lake, Hoffman Estates, Illinois, United StatesWorkday where we will remove invasive shrubs with hand tools and place the wood in a brush pile fire. Beginners welcome!
Stewardship Volunteer Day – Sand Ridge Nature Center
Sand Ridge Nature Center JC4M+8M5, Calumet City, Illinois, United StatesSand Ridge is a woodland and prairie site with a magnificent nature center attached. Join our volunteer crew for a restoration day to help restore our forest preserves. Meet outside […]
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 […]
Stewardship Volunteer Day – Eggers Grove
Eggers Woods MFQF+94Q, Chicago, Illinois, United StatesEggers Grove Eggers Woods is a beautiful site made of woodlands, marshes, and prairies. For a better view of the flora and fauna at this site, join us for a volunteer day performing […]
A Family PEACE Gathering: Express Yourself with Music, Dance, and Poetry
Dan Ryan Woods Event Pavillion W 87th St & S Western Ave, Chicago, Illinois, United StatesNature-based peace circles for people of all ages & ethnicities to connect, celebrate, and build community through art, wellness, & play. April workshops will explore self-expression using Music, Movement, and […]