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!

Calumet Free Nature Events

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 […]

Photo Contest Reception in Blue Island

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, […]

Photo Contest Reception in Evanston

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 […]

Open Spaces, Green Places: A Bus Tour of the Calumet

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 […]