Art in Nature
Swallow Cliff Woods-North • Cook County, IL 60464 (near Palos Park)Create land art, write a poem, and make tie dye using fruits and spices. Drop in.
Free
Arts and Crafts Events
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Arts and Crafts
Bird Painting Step-By-Step
Trailside Museum of Natural History • River Forest, IL 60305Sketch and paint a barn swallow. Materials provided. All skill levels welcome. Ages 13 & up.
$5
Crafternoon: Mosaics and Collages
Rubio Woods • Cook County, IL 60445 (near Midlothian)Discover the artistry of mosaics and collages by using nature to create a personal project.
Free
Dragons and Damsels
Sagawau Environmental Learning Center • Lemont, IL 60439Join us as we watch aerial artists hunt and fight for territory in awe-inspiring aerial displays. Includes a moderate 1-mile […]
Free
Maker Space for Nature Play!
Crabtree Nature Center • Barrington, IL 60010All ages are welcome to create, paint and sculpt.
Free
Reptile Exploration Camp
Little Red Schoolhouse Nature Center • Willow Springs, IL 60480Children ages 7-8 will discover the fascinating world of native snakes and turtles through up-close encounters, participate in field investigations […]
$50
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Back-to-School Community Adventure Day
Caldwell Woods • Chicago, IL 60646Welcome the school year with a day of community give-a-ways, school supply distribution, and adventure such as archery, kids tree […]
Free
Small Serendipity
River Trail Nature Center • Northbrook, IL 60062Nature stories, crafts, and activities. Children ages 3 to 6 with adult.
Free
Craft Camp
Sand Ridge Nature Center • South Holland, IL 60473Get creative and learn some new skills. Project materials will vary. Ages 8-13.
$15
Craftpalooza
National Grove-South • North Riverside, IL 60546Kids, get creative! Help decorate a large canvas with stamps, paint and markers. Presented in partnership with the North Riverside […]
Free
Wee Wonders
Sand Ridge Nature Center • South Holland, IL 60473Learn about nature through music, stories, and artmaking. Ages 2-5 w/adult. Jun 9: Cicadas! Jun 12: Cicadas! Jul 10: Snakes! […]
Free
Wee Wonders
Sand Ridge Nature Center • South Holland, IL 60473Learn about nature through music, stories, and artmaking. Ages 2-5 w/adult. Jun 9: Cicadas! Jun 12: Cicadas! Jul 10: Snakes! […]
Free
Nature Discovery Day
Swallow Cliff Woods-North • Cook County, IL 60464 (near Palos Park)Drop in for a fun afternoon of kids’ yoga, guided walks, art making, kite flying and more.
Free
Nature Discovery Day
Thatcher Woods • River Forest, IL 60305Drop in for a fun afternoon of nature discovery. We’ll have nature games, disc golf, art making, kite flying and […]
Free
Self-Love in Nature
Sauk Trail Woods-North • South Chicago Heights, IL 60411Week 1: Create a Self-Love Kit (Jun 8) Week 2: Peace and Drum Circle (Jun 22) Week 3: Sensory Experience […]
Free
Nature’s Art Box
Little Red Schoolhouse Nature Center • Willow Springs, IL 60480Come join us for a nature-based art activity. Ages 3-6 w/adult
Free
Small Serendipity
River Trail Nature Center • Northbrook, IL 60062Nature stories, crafts, and activities. Children ages 3 to 6 with adult.
Free
Small Serendipity
River Trail Nature Center • Northbrook, IL 60062Nature stories and crafts. Children ages 3-6 w/ adult.
Free
Be a Better Birder: Backyard Bird Feeding
Zoom Presentation
Virtual Event
Discover how to make your yard and home bird friendly. Learn about bird feeders, types of foods, garden opportunities and […]
Self-Love in Nature
Eggers Grove • Chicago, IL 60617
Free
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Art in Nature Festival
Crabtree Nature Center • Barrington, IL 60010Come observe artists at work. Art activities for both kids and adults. Music, dance and artwork for sale.
Free
Wee Wonders
Sand Ridge Nature Center • South Holland, IL 60473Learn about nature through music, movement, stories, and artmaking. Ages 2-5 w/adult. Sep 11: Gardening Oct 9: Changing Colors Nov […]
Free
Art in the Prairie
Crabtree Nature Center • Barrington, IL 60010Go on a walk and create nature-inspired art. Supplies provided.
Free
Small Serendipity
River Trail Nature Center • Northbrook, IL 60062Nature stories and crafts. Children ages 3-6 w/ adult.
Free
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Book Swap
Dan Ryan Woods Pavilion • Chicago, IL 60620Bring in gently used books and leave with some new-to-you books! Any genre and reading level; nature-themed, large print, braille, […]
Story Trail
Catherine Chevalier Woods • Chicago, IL 60656Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month, experience a story unfold along a short trail. A craft is available to take home upon […]
Free
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Teen Exploration Days
Teen Exploration Day: Crafternoon
Bremen Grove • Cook County, IL 60477 (near Tinley Park)Use nature to inspire art and try your hand at a variety of arts and crafts. Ages 13-19.
Free
Nature’s Art Box
Little Red Schoolhouse Nature Center • Willow Springs, IL 60480Join us for a nature-based art activity. Ages 3-6 w/adult.
Story Trail
Catherine Chevalier Woods • Chicago, IL 60656Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month, experience a story unfold along a short trail. A craft is available to take home upon […]
Free
Party for the Preserves
River Trail Nature Center • Northbrook, IL 60062Celebrate the Forest Preserves of Cook County on National Public Lands Day. Fall Flower Walks: 10:30 am & 1:30 pm […]
Free