Welcome brood 13 of periodical cicadas. We will search for their emergence holes and learn how to identify good cicada trees.
Teens will explore the world of turtles. Ages 13 & up.
Join us at feeding time to learn about our outdoor ambassador animals and their habits.
Join us for a guided walk to learn how to identify birds and appreciate their ecological significance. Binoculars available for loan.
Join us at feeding time to learn about our outdoor ambassador animals and their habits.
Learn about our outdoor resident animals during feeding time.
Stop by the visitor center to learn about animals from the residents of Misericordia - Heart of Mercy.
Learn about periodical (17 year) cicadas! Insect discovery walks, live cicada viewing and more. Family program.
Meet some of the most impressive builders and manipulators in the insect world. Ages 6 & up.
Join us at feeding time to learn about our outdoor ambassador animals and their habits.
Join our staff for a close-up look at one of our animals.
Join us at feeding time to learn about our outdoor ambassador animals and their habits.
Join our staff for a close-up look at one of our animals.
Stop by the visitor center to learn about animals from the residents of Misericordia - Heart of Mercy.
Join us at feeding time to learn about our outdoor ambassador animals and their habits.
Celebrate everything the Forest Preserves has to offer through animal encounters, arts & crafts, recreation, and much more at this special event!
This year’s cicada emergence is a once-in-a-lifetime event! Join us for crafts, games and refreshments and learn what makes this summer so special. Drop-in program.
Join us at feeding time to learn about our outdoor ambassador animals and their habits.
Stop by the visitor center to learn about animals from the residents of Misericordia - Heart of Mercy.
Join our bilingual night walk to hear seasonal frog calls and other nocturnal creatures. Spanish native speakers encouraged! Ages 16 & up. ¡Los invitamos a una caminata para eschuchar los cantos de las ranas y otras criaturas nocturnas de la temporada. Solo personas mayores de 16 años.
Hear who is croaking in the night. Ages 7 and up.
Join us at feeding time to learn about our outdoor ambassador animals and their habits.
Learn about nature through music, stories, and artmaking. Ages 2-5 w/adult. Jun 9: Cicadas! Jun 12: Cicadas! Jul 10: Snakes! Jul 14: Snakes! Aug 11: Turtles! Aug 14: Turtles!
Join us at feeding time to learn about our outdoor ambassador animals and their habits.
Stop by the visitor center to learn about animals from the residents of Misericordia - Heart of Mercy.
Learn about nature through music, stories, and artmaking. Ages 2-5 w/adult. Jun 9: Cicadas! Jun 12: Cicadas! Jul 10: Snakes! Jul 14: Snakes! Aug 11: Turtles! Aug 14: Turtles!
Spend a day investigating fish and their habitat, creating fish crafts and learning how to cast. On the second day, head to a local lake for a fishing adventure! Supplies and assistance provided. Bonus: June 14th coincides with the State of Illinois Free Fishing Days - parents can fish with their child without a license! […]
Learn about the once-in-a-lifetime double-brood cicada emergence and participate in cicada-themed activities.
The whole family is invited for a day of outdoor fun! Free fishing derby, tree climb, nature play, animal encounters, and more! Enjoy local food and win prizes. Grove 25.
Celebrate the biggest party in 17 years! Make some noise with Brood XIII as you enjoy scheduled walks, presentations, exhibits, and crafts.
