Jul 14 Growing Up in the Preserves: Animal Adaptations Events | Programs 7/14/2026 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM Free, no registration required. This program is designed for preschoolers ages 3-6 along with their grown-ups to... Learn More
Jul 18 Untold Story of the Potawatomi Trail of Death: it Happened Right Here! Adult Session Events | Programs 7/18/2026 2:00 PM - 3:30 PM Free, no registration required. 15 and Up. Dr. George Godfrey, a member of the Citizen Potawatomi Nation, presents a look at Potawatomi... Learn More
Jul 19 Potawatomi Storytelling with George Godfrey Kid-friendly Session Events | Programs 7/19/2026 2:00 PM - 3:30 PM Free, no registration required. All ages. As a traditional powwow dancer and storyteller, Dr. George Godfrey shares stories from his... Learn More
Jul 23 Conservation in Action Series: Mosquito Ambassador Program Events | Programs 7/23/2026 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM Free, no registration required. You don't want to miss the buzzworthy program! Join Kylee Noel (Illinois Natural History Survey... Learn More
Jul 25 Summer Splash Events | Programs 7/25/2026 9:00 AM - 2:00 PM Join us for an exciting and family-friendly event at Lake of the Woods, brought to you by the Forest Preserves in partnership with the... Learn More
Jul 25 Summer Concert Series: Ian Shepard & Friends Events | Programs 7/25/2026 12:00 PM - 2:00 PM Join us at this year’s Summer Splash event for a live performance by Ian Shepherd & Friends. From 12:00–2:00 PM,... Learn More
Jul 29 Full Moon Guided Hike Events | Programs 7/29/2026 7:30 PM - 9:30 PM Free, no registration required. Partake in stunning nighttime views across Homer Lake as... Learn More
Jul 30 Beginner Vinyasa Flow Events | Programs 7/30/2026 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM Free, no registration required. This class is all about building confidence in your flow while staying connected to your breath.... Learn More
Aug 1 Cultural Crafts: Resourceful Art Events | Programs 8/1/2026 1:00 PM - 3:30 PM As the summer season wraps up, join us for an engaging craft activity using resources found in the natural environment! Our early... Learn More
Aug 8 OUTside in Champaign Forests August 2026 Events | Programs 8/8/2026 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM Head OUTside in Champaign Forests, every second Saturday of the month where nature and community come together. Our monthly hikes... Learn More