Ignite the Night
Be prepared to spend a glorious evening under the stars, great food and drink, GIANT Bonfire, hayrides, tours of the preserve, wildlife demonstration and so much more!
Be prepared to spend a glorious evening under the stars, great food and drink, GIANT Bonfire, hayrides, tours of the preserve, wildlife demonstration and so much more!
6 Free Events between August 23-October 25!Friends of the Forest Preserves and our partners bring you a series of free recreational events in the Calumet region! Bring your family to canoe, bike, and fish around the beautiful Calumet River region. In partnership with the Forest Preserve District of Cook County, Friends of the Chicago River, Friends of […]
Please join us for a reception honoring our 2014 photo contest winners! We will display all twelve winners at Franklin Framing in Blue Island. Appetizers, beer, wine, and soda will be provided. Best of all, the whole reception is free, so bring a friend! What: Reception honoring our twelve 2014 photo contest winners, includes free appetizers, […]
Please join us for a reception honoring our 2014 photo contest winners! We will display all twelve winners at Frame Warehouse in Evanston. Appetizers and drinks will be provided. Best of all, the whole reception is free, so bring a friend! What: Reception honoring our twelve 2014 photo contest winners, includes free appetizers and drinks […]
Saturday, April 11, 10 am – 2 pm The Calumet Region is a contrast between heavy industrial lands and rare protected public open spaces. This FREE bus tour will visit a range of public open spaces, including Big Marsh, Lake Calumet, Pullman National Historic Site, Powderhorn Prairie Nature Preserve and more while passing current and […]
Celebrate Earth Day by joining a restoration day at forest preserves throughout Cook County! Get outside and give back to your community and nature. We welcome all volunteers, experts and novices! Just make sure to wear long sleeves and pants and comfortable shoes that you don't mind getting a little dirty. Gloves and tools will be […]
Join Friends of the Forest Preserves for a 3 hour hike through the Palos preserve, the largest forest preserve in Cook County! Learn how to identify spring wildflowers, and get the 411 on habitat restoration and how you can volunteer and give back to your community. Water and snacks are included for free! Friends will […]
Saturday, May 16, 10 am - 1 pm You can canoe! Perfect for beginners and youth. FREE! We provide all the equipment. Nestled in Powderhorn Prairie Nature Preserve, Powderhorn Lake is clean and calm, surrounded by a beautiful forest preserve. Visit a beaver lodge. Every participant gets a pair of binoculars to keep. Who knows […]