Small Serendipity
River Trail Nature Center • Northbrook, IL 60062Nature stories and crafts. Children ages 3-6 w/ adult.
Free
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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
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Halloween Hoot and Howl
Keystone Park • River Forest, IL 60305Join our partners the River Forest Public Library and River Forest Park District for an evening of slightly spooky family […]
Free
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Pumpkinpalooza
Caldwell Woods • Chicago, IL 60646Pumpkin painting, bowling, ring toss, leaf rubbing, fall-themed obstacle course, and more. Supplies limited. Presented with Jerome Witte, My Town Realty […]
Free
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Awe of Nature
Midlothian Meadows • Cook County, IL 60428Join The Nature Conservancy as they connect people to nature through environmental engagement and community partners.
Free
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Annual Arts and Crafts Fair
Little Red Schoolhouse Nature Center • Willow Springs, IL 60480We’re celebrating our 59th Annual Arts and Craft Fair! Art of all styles will be sold by artists inspired by […]
Free
Small Serendipity
River Trail Nature Center • Northbrook, IL 60062Nature stories and crafts. Children ages 3-6 w/ adult.
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
Bird painting Step-by-Step: Red-Bellied Woodpecker
Trailside Museum of Natural History • River Forest, IL 60305For beginners and intermediate artists. All materials provided. $5/person. Ages 18 & up.
Free
Wee Wandering Wednesdays
Crabtree Nature Center • Barrington, IL 60010Read a story, make a craft, and go on an adventure. Ages 3-6 w/ adult; siblings welcome. Tickets on a […]
Free
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Fall Paddle Festival
Tower Road Boat Launch • Cook County, IL 60093 (near Winnetka)Embrace the fall season with nature-based activities on and off the water. Participate in a canoe trip, fishing, archery, pumpkin […]
Free