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
20 events found.
A Family PEACE Gathering: Connect through Native Foods & Nature’s Cycles
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. June gatherings celebrate our newly forged connection to each […]
Bunker Hill Water & Wildflower Walk
Bunker Hill Grove 1 Bunker Hill Grove 1, Chicago, Illinois, United StatesCome and discover the many habitats in this forest preserve. We’ll see the river flowing through the preserve as we follow alongside its shores. The group will learn about the […]
Wellness Tuesdays: Paint and Sip
Kickapoo Woods Kickapoo Woods, Riverdale, Illinois, United StatesDetails for Paint and Sip We will have materials needed, as well as snacks and non-alcoholic beverages to sip on. Event for the whole family.
Wellness Wednesdays: Paint and Sip
Whistler Woods M946+6JQ, Riverdale, Illinois, United StatesDetails for Paint and Sip We will have materials needed, as well as snacks and non-alcoholic beverages to sip on. Event for the whole family.
Xylem Seed Garden Workdays
6633 W Harts Road, Niles IL, 60714 6633 W Harts Road, Niles, Illinois, United StatesSeeds are the lifeblood of healthy woodlands and prairies. By growing successive generations of species, they help ensure resilient, self-renewing natural areas for years to come. Restoration volunteers hand collect […]
Linne Woods Bird Watching
Linne Woods Linne Woods, Morton Grove, Illinois, United StatesLearn how to identify neighborhood birds at Linne Woods. This event is in partnership with BIPOC Birders.
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 […]
A Family PEACE Gathering: Family Camping & Community Celebration
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. Join us for an overnight camping experience at Shabonna […]
Wellness Tuesdays at Kickapoo Woods
Kickapoo Woods Kickapoo Woods, Riverdale, Illinois, United StatesEvery Tuesday until September 23rd, 2025! Entrance at Halsted, south of 144th St. Riverdale, IL 60827. Stretch and Walks9:00 am – 10:00 am2 mile walk. Walking pace with room for […]
Wellness Wednesdays at Whistler Woods
Whistler Woods M946+6JQ, Riverdale, Illinois, United StatesEvery Wednesday until September 24th, 2025! Entrance at 134th St., East of Halsted Ave. Riverdale, IL 60827. Stretch and Walks9:00 am – 10:00 am2 mile walk. Walking pace with room […]
Stewardship Volunteer Days – Grigsby Prairie
Grigsby Parking Location 42°09'53.7"N 88°11'01.6"W, Barrington HIlls, Illinois, United StatesCome learn about Porcupine Grass and Leiberg’s Panic Grass (aka Prairie Panic Grass) at Grigsby Prairie this Thursday from 9-11am! We will be learning, collecting, and maybe even spreading some […]
CANCELLED – Homeschool Hangout at Eggers Grove
THIS EVENT HAS BEEN CANCELLED. 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: Whistler Woods
Whistler Woods JC4M+8M5, Calumet City, Illinois, United StatesJoin us at Whistler Woods for our volunteer days! We will be performing a variety of restoration activities in this woodland and prairie-dominant site. Meet at the end of the parking […]
Yoga: Gentle Flow & Mindful Breath
Dan Ryan Woods Visitor Center P8P9+9X, Chicago, Illinois, United StatesGentle Flow & Mindful Breath: Unwind and restore balance in this 60-minute, outdoor, gentle yoga class, designed to nurture your body and calm your mind. We’ll begin with a series […]
Stewardship Volunteer Days – Galloping Hills
Penny Road Pond Penny Road Pond, Barrington Hills, Illinois, United StatesJoin Spring Creek Stewards as we go on a scavenger hunt for seeds! All are welcome to come, learn, and lead. Contact Information- [email protected] or Ken DeMuth 312-316-5216
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 […]
Friends Member Appreciation Series – Country Lane Woods (Palos – Willow Springs)
Our first member appreciation event of the year will feature refreshments and a guided walk around a gem within the Palos Preserves system, Cranberry Slough. The Member Appreciation Series is an […]
Stewardship Volunteer Days: 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 at the pod […]
Wellness Tuesdays at Kickapoo Woods
Kickapoo Woods Kickapoo Woods, Riverdale, Illinois, United StatesEvery Tuesday until September 23rd, 2025! Entrance at Halsted, south of 144th St. Riverdale, IL 60827. Stretch and Walks9:00 am – 10:00 am2 mile walk. Walking pace with room for […]