It's going to be an Oak-tacular celebration

Hidden Oaks Nature Center will reopen on Saturday, May 3

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WHAT TO DO

Get moving

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Plan your outing
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Upcoming Events

Pop-up Program: Bluebells at O’Hara Woods
April 27
Adopt a Native Plant: Full Sun
May 2
Where the Wildflowers Are: Four Rivers
May 4
More events

IN THE NEWS

Forest preserves, park districts gear up for spring bike safety initiative

Seven northern Illinois agencies are launching a regional bike safety initiative in May to promote safe, responsible riding. The effort includes bike safety events, increased patrols and unified trail messaging.

Wild Relatives: The fennec fox

Fennec foxes are the smallest fox species in the world, and they thrive in the extreme conditions of the Sahara Desert.

Be a Trailblazer: Hike McKinley Woods

A place to savor nature’s quiet beauty and early wildflowers.
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