Maker Space for Nature Play!
Crabtree Nature Center • Barrington, IL 60010All ages are welcome to create, paint and sculpt.
All ages are welcome to create, paint and sculpt.
Children ages 7-8 will discover the fascinating world of native snakes and turtles through up-close encounters, participate in field investigations […]
Join Little Bits Workshop for creative fun as we observe nature, draw, paint, or sculpt. Instruction, materials provided. Ages 8 […]
Welcome the school year with a day of community give-a-ways, school supply distribution, and adventure such as archery, kids tree […]
Week 1: Create a Self-Love Kit (Jun 8) Week 2: Peace and Drum Circle (Jun 22) Week 3: Sensory Experience […]
Nature stories, crafts, and activities. Children ages 3 to 6 with adult.
Get creative and learn some new skills. Project materials will vary. Ages 8-13.
Join Little Bits Workshop for creative fun as we observe nature, draw, paint, or sculpt. Instruction, materials provided. Ages 8 […]
Kids, get creative! Help decorate a large canvas with stamps, paint and markers. Presented in partnership with the North Riverside […]
Learn about nature through music, stories, and artmaking. Ages 2-5 w/adult. Jun 9: Cicadas! Jun 12: Cicadas! Jul 10: Snakes! […]
Learn about nature through music, stories, and artmaking. Ages 2-5 w/adult. Jun 9: Cicadas! Jun 12: Cicadas! Jul 10: Snakes! […]
Drop in for a fun afternoon of kids’ yoga, guided walks, art making, kite flying and more.
Perform songs, poetry or enjoy the live performances while overlooking the slough at sunset. All ages.
Drop in for a fun afternoon of nature discovery. We’ll have nature games, disc golf, art making, kite flying and […]
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.
Printed copies of our quarterly Events Guide are available at our Nature Centers and General Headquarters. They may also be available at your local city hall or library. Know a location that should have our Events Guide? Contact us.
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Sign UpThe Forest Preserves is committed to providing equal, integrated participation for individuals with disabilities. Please contact the Nature Center hosting your event or program 72 hours in advance to request reasonable accommodations or inquire about site accessibility.
Please contact Experience.Nature@cookcountyil.gov or 708-771-1573 about accommodations for specific camping and outdoor recreation activities.