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PROPOSED CALENDAR OF EVENTS
Department: Department of Conservation and Experiential Programming
Summary: Forest Preserves of Cook County Calendar of Events and Activities 7/1/2025-9/8/2025
Please check the Forest Preserves of Cook County's website for updates and changes.
Wednesday, 7/2; 7pm-8:30pm
Naturalist Night Out: Owls, Spears Woods, Willow Springs
Join us for a themed stroll under the World's Largest Urban Night Sky Place. For more information, please call (312)533-5751.
Wednesday, 7/2; 7:30pm-9:30pm
Jewels of the Night: Fireflies, Sagawau Environmental Learning Center, Lemont
Join us for a presentation and nature walk and learn how to identify fireflies. Registration required. Please call (630)257-2045.
Saturday, 7/5; 10:30am-11:30am
Benefits of Beavers, Little Red Schoolhouse Nature Center, Willow Springs
The beaver is the largest rodent in Illinois. Join us for a hike to the to the beaver dam on our slough while we discuss its adaptation. Registration required. Please call (708)839-6897.
Sunday, 7/6; 10am
Maps and Compass Walk, Crabtree Nature Center, Barrington
Maps and compass are essential tools. You can learn how to use these tools and practice on a walk. Ages 10 and up. For more information, please call (847)381-6592.
Sunday, 7/6; 10:30am
Red, White and Blue Nature Walk, Trailside Museum of Natural History, River Forest
Enjoy a guided walk and look for our nation's flag colors in nature. Registration required. Please call (708)366-6530.
Sunday, 7/6; 3pm-4:30pm
Red, White, and Black, Sand Ridge Nature Center, South Holland
Join us for a walk to search for local woodpeckers and learn about their amazing traits. Registration required. Please call (708)868-0606.
Monday, 7/7; 7:30pm-9:30pm
Dark Night Rising, Little Red Schoolhouse Nature Center, Willow Springs
Join us for a 1-mile hike while using binoculars and technology to look at and listen for bat signals. Registration required. Please call ...
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