Take It Outside

This year-long campaign is designed to entice you to get back to nature or discover it for the first time

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WHAT TO DO

Get moving

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Dog Exercising Dog parks Picnic Permit Picnic shelters Camping Permit Campsites

Upcoming Events

Morning Bird Hike
February 4
Sensory Sunday
February 5
History at Home: Secret Language of Flowers (Zoom webinar)
February 5
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IN THE NEWS

Snowy owls, river otters highlight January 'Buzz' nature show

Tune in on Jan. 25 when the first 2023 episode of 'The Buzz,' the Forest Preserve's monthly nature show, debuts on Facebook and YouTube. The show will highlight animal survival tactics in winter, snowy owls and river otters. 

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Hop to it: 2023 is the year of the rabbit

The Lunar New Year begins Jan. 22, so get ready to celebrate the year of the rabbit. 

 Buzz stories

What to know about winter birding

If you brave the cold, it can be rewarding — but does come with some extra challenges.

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Snapshots in Nature