Animal Origami
Sand Ridge Nature Center • South Holland, IL 60473
Observe bird feeder activity as we make origami animals such as bunnies, insects and birds, including your own favorite animal!
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Arts and Crafts
Creative Sustainability Workshop
Possum Hollow Woods • Cook County, IL 60526 (near La Grange Park)
Make chemical-free cleaning supplies, lavender pouches, and native seed bombs. Ages 10 & up.
Poetry in the Forest: A Forest Therapy Walk
Caldwell Woods • Chicago, IL 60646
Join us for poetry in motion as we explore the forest through our senses. Participants will receive a journal and poetry by Mary Oliver. We will end the walk with a tea ceremony and poetry reading.
Celebrate Earth Day Activities
Trailside Museum of Natural History • River Forest, IL 60305
Plant a tree, make your own bird feeder, pick up litter, and more. Family program.
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Earth Day Celebration
Little Red Schoolhouse Nature Center • Willow Springs, IL 60480
Art activities, scavenger hunts, food chain demonstrations, and free plant giveaways will delight visitors.
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Earth Day Nature Play
Crabtree Nature Center • Barrington, IL 60010
Play, plant, paint and pretend with family-fun activities.
Small Serendipity
River Trail Nature Center • Northbrook, IL 60062
Nature stories, crafts and activities. Ages 3-6 w/adult.
Nature’s Art Box
Little Red Schoolhouse Nature Center • Willow Springs, IL 60480
Join us for a nature-based art activity. Ages 3-6 w/adult.
Story Trail
Catherine Chevalier Woods • Chicago, IL 60656
In honor of Arab American Heritage Month, experience a story unfold along a short trail. A craft is available to take home upon story trail completion. Grove 1.
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Spring Festival
Thatcher Woods Pavilion • River Forest, IL 60305
Enjoy interactive programs, kids’ tree climb, guided wildflower walks, bird banding, kid’s nature crafts, gardening info and much more!
Woodworking with Invasives
Sand Ridge Nature Center • South Holland, IL 60473
Repurpose invasive buckthorn into a personalized walking stick. Equipment provided. Ages 17 & up, or ages 10-16 w/adult.
Wee Wonders
Sand Ridge Nature Center • South Holland, IL 60473
Learn about nature through music, movement, stories and artmaking. Ages 2-5 w/adult. Mar 13: Gold Hunt Apr 10: Butterflies May 8: Nature in Bloom
Teen Exploration Day: Crafternoon
Eggers Grove • Chicago, IL 60617
Use nature to inspire art. Try your hand at a variety of arts and crafts.
“Endangered Orchids” Art Display Opening
Trailside Museum of Natural History • River Forest, IL 60305
Meet and chat with noted botanical artist Kathleen Marie Garness and view her recent large drawings of endangered local orchids, on display at Trailside Museum. Enjoy snacks and discuss art, natural areas stewardship and botany!
Printmaking Workshop
Evans Field • River Grove, IL 60171
Learn basic printmaking techniques using natural materials. Supplies provided. Bring items you wish to decorate.
World Migratory Bird Day
Sand Ridge Nature Center • South Holland, IL 60473
Join us for activities dedicated to our feathered neighbors! Bird Walk: 8 am Little Sit: 10 am Bird Feeder Craft: 1 pm
Star Party
Deer Grove-East • Cook County, IL 60074 (near Palatine)
Explore astronomy on this family-friendly night in the Preserves. Crafts, stargazing and refreshments included. Grove 3.
Mother’s Day Mindful Art Program
Sand Ridge Nature Center • South Holland, IL 60473
Join us at Sand Ridge Nature Center for our Mother's Day Mindful Art Program. Celebrate mothers and Mother Earth with a peaceful afternoon in a beautiful natural setting. Make a flower or journal for mom, engage in mindful movement and enjoy light snacks and relaxing music.
Small Serendipity
River Trail Nature Center • Northbrook, IL 60062
Nature stories, crafts and activities. Ages 3-6 w/adult.
Wildcrafting Throughout History
Sand Ridge Nature Center • South Holland, IL 60473
Join us on a guided walk to learn about ways people have sustainably and ethically lived off the land throughout history.
World Mental Health Day Celebration
Swallow Cliff Woods-North • Cook County, IL 60464 (near Palos Park)
Join Advocate Aurora Health - Behavioral Health Department to learn about the services that they provide the South Suburban PSA at South Suburban Hospital. Information from ECT/Esketamine clinics, trauma recovery centers, chemical dependency clinics, intensive outpatient programs and partial hospitalization programs will be available. Additionally, try painting en plein air, listen to music performed by […]
Nature’s Art Box
Little Red Schoolhouse Nature Center • Willow Springs, IL 60480
Join us for a nature-based art activity. Ages 3-6 w/adult.