Picidae
Crabtree Nature Center • Barrington, IL 60010Woodpeckers are well adapted for their environment. Join us for a short presentation and a stroll to observe these wonderful […]
Woodpeckers are well adapted for their environment. Join us for a short presentation and a stroll to observe these wonderful […]
Únase a nosotros durante la hora de comer para aprender sobre los animales embajadores de Trailside.
Join us for a guided walk in the dark woods and learn about nocturnal animals.
Learn what, why and how staff feed the great diversity of birds, fishes, reptiles and amphibians at the nature center.
Search our trails for the mighty snow flea and learn about other winter insects.
Learn how different native animals survive during the colder winter months.
Bring the family and meet one of our ambassador owls. Learn about the fascinating owls that call Trailside home.
Enjoy a brief introduction to owls and their amazing adaptations and skills followed by a short walk on our trails […]
Help us celebrate owls and learn what makes them so unique!
Join us during feeding time to learn about Trailside’s outdoor resident animals.
Learn about the natural and individual histories and husbandry of our ambassador raptors.
Join us at feeding time to learn about our outdoor ambassador animals and their habits.
Nearly all Forest Preserves events are free; some require registration and/or a low fee. Residents may qualify for free admission opportunities at our partners: Brookfield Zoo Chicago and the Chicago Botanic Garden.
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Please contact Experience.Nature@cookcountyil.gov or 708-771-1573 about accommodations for specific camping and outdoor recreation activities.