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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 7/7/2026 - 9/14/2026
Please check the Forest Preserves of Cook County's website for updates and changes.
Thursday, 7/9; 4:30pm-6:30pm
Awaken Your Senses, Caldwell Woods Wellness Center, Chicago
Join this senses-based wellness workshop for all ages and skill levels. This program is led by certified yoga and wellness instructor Kim Eisendrath. For more information, please call (773)758-8899 or visit the website.
Thursday, 7/9; 5:30pm
Camping 101, Camp Bullfrog Lake, Willow Springs
Join us for a workshop to learn basic camping skills like how to set up a tent, build a fire, dress for the weather, and more. For more information, please visit the website.
Saturday, 7/11; 8pm
Summer Stargazing, Camp Shabbona Woods, South Holland
Participants can learn how to read a sky map and identify summer constellations followed by a short walk. Registration required. Please call (708)868-0606 or visit the website.
Sunday, 7/12; 10am
Pond Dip, Crabtree Nature Center, Barrington
Discover what tiny critters are living in the pond in this hands-on science program. Ages 5 and up. For more information, please call (847)381-6592.
Tuesday, 7/14 through Thursday, 7/16; 9:30am-2:30pm
Field Biology, Sagawau Environmental Learning Center, Lemont
Participants who attend this workshop will develop their knowledge and understanding of local natural communities, and gain experience in field survey techniques within terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems. Registration required. Educators can earn professional development hours in this Next Generation Science Standard based workshop. Please call (630) 257-2045 or visit the website.
Thursday, 7/16; 11am-2pm
Insect Fest, Cummings Square, River Forest
Join us for this all-things-insect event! Patrons ...
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