Arts & Crafts
Events
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Wee Wonders: Owls!
Sand Ridge Nature Center • South Holland, IL 60473Learn about nature through sensory experiences, stories and artmaking. Ages 2-5 w/adult.
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Teen Exploration Day: Crafternoon
Camp Sullivan • Oak Forest, IL 60452Use nature to inspire art. Try your hand at a variety of arts and crafts. Ages 13-19.
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Feed the Birds
Trailside Museum of Natural History • River Forest, IL 60305Build a bird feeder and learn about the best food and landscape elements for winter birds. Ages 13 & up.
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Scarves, Hats & What-have-yous
Sand Ridge Nature Center • South Holland, IL 60473Enjoy knitting and crochet fiber arts in a relaxing, natural environment. Bring your own materials or use ours.
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National (Tree) Cookie Day
Crabtree Nature Center • Barrington, IL 60010Drop in and paint a tree cookie.
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Forest Preserves Staff Art Show
Trailside Museum of Natural History • River Forest, IL 60305Open daily (excl. Fridays, 12/25 & 1/1), Trailside’s art show celebrates the creative talents of our very own Forest Preserves staff.
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Nature Weaving
Crabtree Nature Center • Barrington, IL 60010This nature workshop incorporates the world of weaving using recycled materials. Presented by Navraaz Basati of Wandering Paths, LLC. 12 years of age and up.
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DIY Holiday Birdseed Wreath
Trailside Museum of Natural History • River Forest, IL 60305Help feed our feathered friends this holiday season with a cute, simple birdseed wreath. Materials provided. Ages 10 & up.
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Hibernation Day
Bemis Woods-South • Cook County, IL 60558 (near Western Springs)Learn about how animals survive winter through activities and den building. Drop in. Grove 7.
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Baby Buds
Crabtree Nature Center • Barrington, IL 60010Join us for nature-themed interactive songs and stories. Tickets are first-come, first-served. Ages 0-23 months w/ adult.
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Wee Wonders: Furs
Sand Ridge Nature Center • South Holland, IL 60473Learn about nature through sensory experiences, stories and artmaking. Ages 2-5 w/ adult.
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Fiber Arts/Cozy Crafting
Sand Ridge Nature Center • South Holland, IL 60473Bring your own project or learn to crochet, knit, cross-stitch and more. Materials provided. Ages 13 & up.
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Story Trail – “The Snowy Day”
Trailside Museum of Natural History • River Forest, IL 60305Welcoming visitors daily (excl. 12/25 & 1/1), come take a stroll and read a children’s story posted along the trail. Afterward, pick up a craft […]
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Crabtree Makerspace
Crabtree Nature Center • Barrington, IL 60010Holidays are near so stop by Crabtree to create gifts for yourself or others. Ages 15 up.
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S’mores Party
FeaturedSwallow Cliff Woods-North • Cook County, IL 60464 (near Palos Park)Make tasty treats around a campfire. Activities (weather-dependent) include crafts, a story trail, animal artifacts, sledding, snowshoeing and more. Drop in.
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Canceled Winter Keepsakes and Cards
Caldwell Woods Wellness Center • Chicago, IL 60646Create personal mementos with local artists. Presented by Hive Center for the Book Arts. All ages. Under 18 w/ adult.
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Wee Wonders: Furs
Sand Ridge Nature Center • South Holland, IL 60473Learn about nature through sensory experiences, stories and artmaking. Ages 2-5 w/ adult.
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Natural Garland Workshop
Trailside Museum of Natural History • River Forest, IL 60305Create your own natural garland around a campfire. Supplies provided. Drop in.
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Nature’s Art Box
Little Red Schoolhouse Nature Center • Willow Springs, IL 60480Explore the wild side of creativity! Kids ages 3–6 with an adult can enjoy hands-on nature-inspired art and activities. Supplies provided.
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Natural Garland Workshop
Palos Park Woods-North • Cook County, IL 60464 (near Palos Park)Create your own natural garland around a campfire. Supplies provided. Drop in. Grove 1.
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Crafting Circle
Caldwell Woods Wellness Center • Chicago, IL 60646Unwind while sharing tips, techniques and inspiration with fellow crafters of all skill levels. BYO-materials. Limited supplies available. Drop in.
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Winter Solstice Day
FeaturedThatcher Woods • River Forest, IL 60305Celebrate the winter solstice by participating in fun activities, both inside and out, including an outdoor bonfire. Drop in. Schedule: Paper Snowflake Making Workshop: 10 […]
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Away from the Sun
Caldwell Woods Wellness Center • Chicago, IL 60646Celebrate the beauty of winter solstice with nature walks, crafts and warm drinks. Drop in.
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Solstice Celebration
FeaturedCamp Shabbona Woods • South Holland, IL 60473Celebrate the shortest day of the year with seasonal crafts and guided walks. Warm up by the bonfire with refreshments.
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