GROWING UP IN THE PRESERVES: DIG IN THE DIRT Tuesday, Oct 7 Join us to conduct experiments, play games, and get hands-on with the surprising science of soil! Learn More
BIKE WITH A NATURALIST Thursday, Oct 9 Join us for an engaging 6.7-mile bicycle tour of the trail as we stop along the way to discuss local natural and cultural history. Learn More
Wilderness Skills Workshop Friday, Oct 10 Spend three days camping in the beautiful hardwood forests of Illinois, where you'll learn to make use of the landscape around you. Learn More
OUTSIDE IN CHAMPAIGN FORESTS: BUFFALO TRACE PRAIRIE Saturday, Oct 11 Head OUTside in Champaign Forests every second Saturday of the month where nature and community come together. Learn More
INDIGENOUS PEOPLES’ DAY SEED COLLECTION EVENT Monday, Oct 13 Join the Forest Preserve’s Natural Resources staff to recognize and honor Indigenous Peoples’ Day. Learn More
SCALY ENCOUNTERS Monday, Oct 13 Come face-to-face with some remarkable reptilian friends and uncover the secrets of their wild lives. Learn More
SCALY ENCOUNTERS Monday, Oct 13 Come face-to-face with some remarkable reptilian friends and uncover the secrets of their wild lives. Learn More
EERIE ILLINOIS Saturday, Oct 18 Join us for an evening of fun, educational, and spooky offerings! Learn More
HARVEST FEST & TOUCH-A-TRUCK Sunday, Oct 19 Enjoy the fun traditions of the season, including pumpkin carving and decorating, hay-rack rides, apple peeling, and more! Learn More