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Connect, Learn and Explore: Dive Into Our Schedule of Events

Friends of the Forest Preserves hosts numerous events throughout the year designed to connect people of all ages and backgrounds with the natural wonders of the forest preserves in Cook County.

Guided hikes, educational workshops, wellness programs, volunteer workdays, golf outings, fundraisers, cultural programs, and more await you.

Browse our schedule of events below to learn more.

Events

Stewardship Volunteer Days – Flint Creek Savanna

Flint Creek Savanna – CFC Farmhouse Parking Lot 42°11'33.0"N 88°10'20.4"W, Lake Barrington

Come learn about collecting sedges and Shooting Stars at Flint Creek Savanna this Thursday from 9-11am! We will be learning, collecting, and maybe even spreading some of this seed. No […]

Nature Journaling Workshop Series: Looking at the Smaller Picture

Whistler Woods Forest Preserve 735 West 134th Street, Riverdale

Our series of nature journaling workshops will take you on a progressive journey that will allow you to explore skills like observation, art, color theory, poetry, and more! You will have the chance to collaborate with others and learn in a peaceful, welcoming environment in Calumet’s best forest preserves (view the agenda for specific site […]