Forest Preserve District of Cook County

Choose happiness this winter by joining us indoors for activities, games and refreshments inspired by the Danish practice of Hygge. Registration required. Contact organizer to sign up, (708) 839-6897  

Learn to ski with a certified Professional Ski Instructor of America. Online registration for each lesson opens on the Sunday before the lesson’s week. The reservation link will only be available when snow conditions are skiable. Ages 12 and up. Cost is $20 per person. Registration required.

“Green Fire” explores the life, legacy, and land ethic of conservationist Aldo Leopold and the many ways his philosophy lives today.  

Learn to ski with a certified Professional Ski Instructor of America. Online registration for each lesson opens on the Sunday before the lesson’s week. The reservation link will only be available when snow conditions are skiable. Ages 12 and up. Cost is $20 per person. Registration required.

Join us to learn about the mammals of Cook County by examining our skins and skulls collection.  

Learn about the diets of our ambassador animals and observe a feeding demonstration.

Welcome good luck and fortune in 2025 by celebrating the Year of the Snake with activities, crafts and tasting traditional foods. Scheduled cultural performances at 10:30 and 11:30 in the interpretive center. Overflow parking at the Camp Kiwanis Equestrian Staging Area on Willow Springs Road, just South

Learn about common animals heard and seen around the water on a 1-mile hike.  

Come join us for a “before hours” hike to experience the dawning of a new day.  

Let the evening sky set the mood for Qigong, a series of slow flowing movements, deep measured breaths and soothing sounds.  

Seniors Enjoying Nature Inside/Outside Rain or Shine! Strengthen your connection to nature with different programs every month. Ages 55 & up.  

Join us as we Remove Invasive Plants with bow saws or loppers. Tools provided. Ages 18 & up.

Visit with banders to learn about this scientific method used to study wild birds.  

Perform or listen to music and poetry at an open-mic night on the grounds at sunset.

Join us for a walk focusing on the contributions made by African-American naturalists.  

Walk through two different types of prairies while learning about what’s in bloom. Ages 13 & up.  

Join a naturalist as we see what mother nature has on display.  

Last Friday each month, learn about a highlighted insect.  

Put your muscles to work as you help restore habitat by removing invasive plants. Tools available for loan.  

Put your muscles to work as you help restore habitat by removing invasive plants. Tools available for loan.  

Led by the University of Illinois Extension, discover something new in nature when the buildings are closed.  

Join us for activities, viewing, and demos of how the birds are banded for tracking and research purposes. No registration required.  

Spend time in our garden where our staff will answer your hummingbird questions.  

Enjoy the quiet of sunset as we explore the woods on a casual 2-mile hike. Registration Required Ages 13 & up.