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  • Homeschool Hangout at Eggers Grove

    Homeschool Hangout at Eggers Grove 11251-11249 South Avenue B, Chicago, Illinois, United States

    Come hang out at Eggers Grove for a fun homeschool meet-up! Every third Thursday of the month from 10am-12pm All ages and families are invited to this free event at […]

  • Xylem Seed Garden Workdays

    North Branch Xylem Seed Garden 6633 W Harts Road, Niles, IL, United States

    Seeds 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 […]

  • Beaubien Woods Bird Walk

    Beaubien Woods Gathering Space MC25+3F, Chicago, Illinois, United States

    Join us for an end of summer bird walk as we explore the trails of Beaubien Woods Forest Preserve. Come discover local bird species, enjoy the outdoors, and celebrate the […]

  • Yoga: Gentle Flow & Mindful Breath

    Dan Ryan Woods Visitor Center P8P9+9X, Chicago, Illinois, United States

    Gentle 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 […]

  • Eggers Grove: Open House

    Eggers Grove Comfort Station MFQC+6Q Chicago, Illinois, Chicago, IL, United States

    Get to know your forest preserve on the east side of Chicago! Featuring paint and sip, native seed collection, yoga, food, nature walks, and more! Ever wondered what there is to […]

  • 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 […]

  • Wellness Tuesdays at Kickapoo Woods

    Kickapoo Woods Kickapoo Woods, Riverdale, Illinois, United States

    Every 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 States

    Every 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 […]

  • Seeds and Sunset – Stewardship Volunteer Days

    Penny Road Pond 3QXV+83H, Barrington Hills, IL, United States

    Help us collect seed at Spring Creek Prairie to distribute back into the area. Enjoy nature, learn plant identification skills, and responsible seed collecting techniques. Tools and snacks provided. Location: […]

  • BIPOC Birders – Fall Birding Basics Walks at Spring Creek

    Longmeadow 152 W Dundee Rd, Barrington, IL, United States

    Friends of the Forest Preserves is partnering with Chicago BIPOC Birders to host two beginner-friendly hikes this fall in Barrington! While these events are open to all, they are BIPOC-centered […]

  • Trailblazers: Des Plaines River Relics Walk

    Sunset Bridge Meadow Des Plaines River Trail, River Grove, Illinois, United States

    he 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 […]

  • Beaubien Woods Bird Walk

    Beaubien Woods Gathering Space MC25+3F, Chicago, Illinois, United States

    Join us for an end of summer bird walk as we explore the trails of Beaubien Woods Forest Preserve. Come discover local bird species, enjoy the outdoors, and celebrate the […]

  • BIPOC Birders – Fall Birding Basics Walks at Spring Creek

    Penny Road Pond 3QXV+83H, Barrington Hills, IL, United States

    Friends of the Forest Preserves is partnering with Chicago BIPOC Birders to host two beginner-friendly hikes this fall in Barrington! While these events are open to all, they are BIPOC-centered […]

  • 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 […]

  • Seeds and Sunset – Stewardship Volunteer Days

    Spring Creek Longmeadow 4Q6J+R29, Barrington Hills

    Help us collect seed at Spring Creek Prairie to distribute back into the area. Enjoy nature, learn plant identification skills, and responsible seed collecting techniques. Tools and snacks provided. Location: […]

  • Stewardship Volunteer Days

    Grigsby 42°09'53.7"N 88°11'01.5"W, Barrington Hills, Illinois, United States

    Enjoy the beginnings of the fall prairie as we continue to go after Prairie Dropseed, Prairie Coreopsis, and other prairie species Registration: No registration required! If you are interested in […]

  • Xylem Seed Garden Workdays

    North Branch Xylem Seed Garden 6633 W Harts Road, Niles, IL, United States

    Seeds 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 […]

  • 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 […]

  • Dan Ryan Woods: Open House

    Dan Ryan Woods P8HJ+FR, Chicago, Illinois, United States

    Get to know your forest preserve on the south side of Chicago! Featuring art activities, brush removal, a bonfire, food, music, nature walks, and more! Ever wondered what there is […]