Come out and explore a few of the areas of Bunker Hill Forest Preserve that are off of the beaten path. Whether you already know Bunker Hill well, or if this is your first time to the preserve, you're sure to see or learn something new on this hike! The exact hiking route will depend […]
Ready to get back outside? We sure are! Please join the Friends community for one of our "mini" bird walks at Kickapoo Woods Forest Preserve in Riverdale, led by the Chicago Audubon Society. Considering the weather, this bird walk will only be an hour and a half rather than the usual three hours, hence "mini." […]
Please join the Friends community for our annual photo exhibit - one of our favorite events of the year - but with a whole new twist! Reserve your spot now for "The Preserves in Pixels: A Virtual Photo Exhibit and Panel Discussion" to be held live on Thursday, March 4, 6:00 - 7:30 p.m. We'll […]
*WATCH THE RECORDING OF THIS WEBINAR* Many wood decomposing mushrooms - like Turkey Tail, Giraffe Spots, and Trembling Merulius - can survive - and even continue to grow - throughout winter. They’re actually much easier to see now without plant leaves blocking the view! In this webinar, you’ll join Derek Ziomber, North Branch Field Organizer, […]
Have you ever experienced the healing and relaxing benefits of birding? Join Friends and Chicago Audubon Society for an early bird walk at Whistler Woods Forest Preserve. We will be meeting at Whistler Woods, at the end of the parking lot. We will provide binoculars, which will be disinfected before and after use. Come see […]
Whistler Woods contains oaks up to 300 years old, but invasive brush prevents their acorns from sprouting. Come join a volunteer group that will cut back the invasives and improve the habitat at this preserve. Learn what it takes to restore diverse wildlife, trees, wildflowers, and health in our forest preserves and our river system. […]
*WATCH THE RECORDING OF THIS WEBINAR* Discover the healing aspects of the forest preserves. Did you know that spending just 20 minutes in a forest preserve, park, or green space makes you happier? It’s true! Our minds are restored, our breathing slows down, and stress begins to leave our bodies. If you feel the need […]
Have you ever experienced the healing and relaxing benefits of birding? Join Friends and Chicago Audubon Society for an early bird walk at Kickapoo Woods Forest Preserve. We will be meeting at Kickapoo Woods, at the end of the parking lot. We will provide binoculars, which will be disinfected before and after use. Come see […]
*WATCH THE RECORDING OF THIS WEBINAR* Colorful flowers and attractive scents capture our attention through much of the year. But the real force of plant life is found in seeds! As you traverse winter trails covered by layers of snow and ice, a hidden world beneath your feet is busy preparing for the coming of […]
Please join Friends of the Forest Preserves and Chicago Audubon Society on one of our FREE bi-weekly birding walks at Kickapoo Woods! Experience the healing and relaxing benefits of being out in nature, while observing the birds migrating north. We will meet at Kickapoo Woods Forest Preserve, at the parking lot by the trail leading […]
*WATCH THE RECORDING OF THIS WEBINAR* In the summer we might see, hear, and feel them everywhere - the buzz of a bee, the bright and contrasting colors of a butterfly, or the surprising bite of a mosquito. But once winter hits, where do all the insects go? Interestingly, the diverse habitats in our forest […]
Spring Ephemerals are wildflowers that appear for only a few weeks each year, so you need to be alert if you're going to sneak a peek. You can find them throughout the forest preserves in Cook County at various times from early April through early June. Look for spring beauty, blood root, Virginia bluebells, and […]
