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  • 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 […]

  • Stewardship Volunteer Days – Flint Creek Savanna

    Flint Creek Savanna – CFC Farmhouse Parking Lot 5RRH+X3V, Lake Barrington, IL, United States

    Registration: No registration required! If you are interested in signing up for the CFC newsletter for weekly event emails here is that link- https://citizensforconservation.org/get-involved/regular-workdays/   Contact Information: [email protected] 

  • Stewardship Volunteer Days – Healy Savanna

    Beverly Lake Beverly Lake, Hoffman Estates, Illinois, United States

    Join Spring Creek Stewards as we go on a scavenger hunt for woodland seeds to collect! All are welcome to come, learn, and lead. Contact Information: Ken DeMuth 312-316-5216

  • Fall Open House

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

    Celebrate the season and discover everything your forest preserves have to offer. This community gathering will include music, free food, a guided nature walk, an information booth, native seed collecting, and a relaxing yoga session with Neon Soul to help you unwind and move gently. For all ages. Location: Galloping Hill Meeting location: Penny Road […]

  • Fall Open House

    Penny Road Pond Parking Location 42°05'54.0"N 88°12'26.0"W, Barrington HIlls, Illinois, United States

    Celebrate the season and discover everything your forest preserves have to offer. This community gathering will include music, free food, a guided nature walk, an information booth, native seed collecting, and a relaxing yoga session with Neon Soul to help you unwind and move gently. For all ages. Contact Information- Please reach out to [email protected] […]

  • Trailblazers: Fitness Arie Crown

    Arie Crown Forest 6600 LaGrange Road, Illinois, United States

    Join us for a fitness walk at Arie Crown Forest; Senior and kid friendly! What to wear/Bring: Walking shoes. Dress according to weather, a rain poncho just in case. Mosquito-tick repellent, and drinking water. Please remember that whatever we bring into the forest should be deposited in an appropriate disposal container or brought back from the […]

  • 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: Galloping Hill Contact Information: Please reach out to [email protected] with any questions!

  • 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 and trees to restore the original structure. With increased sunlight, the wildflowers and grasses will once again add to the beauty of the woods. Join […]

  • 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: Spring Creek Longmeadow Contact Information: Please reach out to [email protected] with any questions!