Peace Yoga at Thatcher Woods

Join Friends of the Forest Preserves and the Peace School for a one-hour yoga class next to the Thatcher Woods Pavilion in River Forest. Whether you’re an expert or a beginner, experience the forest preserves from a whole new angle.

Busse Woods Night Ride

Join Friends of the Forest Preserves and Friends of Cycling in Elk Grove for the first ever after-dark bike ride through Ned Brown Preserve, more popularly known as Busse Woods! Explore the expansive preserve on the eight-mile bike trail that winds through meadows, woods, and along the shore of the 640-acre lake. Enjoy live music, a bonfire, wildlife exhibits, and more!

Homecoming Reunion

Join Friends for a Homecoming Reunion at Dan Ryan Woods for all our Conservation Corps alumni! Enjoy a relaxed get-together with all your old friends with free lunch, and a little restoration work to give back to the forest preserves.

Swing for Sustainability 2016

Golf at our annual Swing for Sustainability Open!At the Forest Preserves’ premier course: George W. Dunne National Golf Course 16310 Central Ave., Oak Forest, Illinois 60452 Friday, June 3rd, 2016 12:30 registration and range, 2 pm shotgun start, best ball. Ticket includes: Greens fees Range balls On-the-course drinks Open-bar reception Dinner with awards Reserve your […]

Nature Crafts Day at Whistler Woods

Join us for a fun day of outdoor crafting! Artists and nature lovers of all ages welcome! FREE! 11:00 - 12:30pm at Whistler Woods, 678 W. 134th St., Riverdale. See map.  

7th Annual Photo Contest Exhibit

Please join Friends of the Forest Preserves for an informal evening of art, inspired by nature. Refreshments will be served. Friday June 17th, 2016 6 PM - 8 PM Franklin Framing 13019 S. Western Ave. Blue Island, IL 60406 This event is free. Donations will be accepted at the door. You can make a donation in lieu […]

Bike Glenview – Forest Preserves Bike Ride

Bike from Blue Star Memorial Woods in Glenview to the Skokie Lagoons and back with Friends of the Forest Preserves! We will stop for a snack at the lagoons and chat about the ecology of the preserves we have just traveled through. Meet at the Blue Star Memorial parking lot for a prompt departure at […]

Busse Woods Night Ride 2016

Join Friends of the Forest Preserves and Friends of Cycling in Elk Grove for the second annual after-dark bike ride through Busse Woods! Explore the expansive preserve by bike, winding through meadows, woods, and along the shore of the 640-acre lake.

Birds and Bikes on the Major Taylor Trail

Join us for a FREE guided bike ride from the oak woodlands of Dan Ryan Forest Preserve to the riverside savanna of Whistler Forest Preserve as we search for birds! Look for ducks as we cross the Little Calumet River or we might spot a Bald Eagle! Meet at the 83rd St. parking lot in […]

Shrub Planting at Portage Woods

9am - 12pm Chicago Portage Historical Site 4800 Harlem Ave., River View, IL 60402 Help us plant native shrubs to increase bird habitat! This includes digging holes for the shrubs, mulching, watering, and then fencing in the shrubs. We have a lot of shrubs - help us plant all of them! All tools and supplies […]