Arts & Crafts
Events
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Weekly Programs at Camp Reinberg
Camp Reinberg • Palatine, IL 60074Love art and nature? Join the Deer Grove Nature Artists! BYO-art supplies. All artists welcome.
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Fall Ceramics
Thatcher Woods Pavilion • River Forest, IL 60305Create a leaf impression bowl out of clay and learn why leaves change colors. Ages 13 & up.
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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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Fall Ceramics
Swallow Cliff Woods-North • Cook County, IL 60464 (near Palos Park)Create a leaf impression bowl out of clay and learn why leaves change colors. Ages 13 & up.
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Bison on the Trail
Crabtree Nature Center • Barrington, IL 60010Celebrate National Bison Day by looking for "bison," decorated by the community, on our trails.
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Native American Bead & Cord Workshop
Little Red Schoolhouse Nature Center • Willow Springs, IL 60480Learn traditional bead and cord making by Native American Artists from the Trickster Cultural Center. All materials provided.
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Canceled Dia de Los Muertos Celebration
FeaturedEggers Grove • Chicago, IL 60617Celebrate the history of Dia de los Muertos outdoors with games, exploration, and artmaking.
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Native American Bead & Cord Workshop
Little Red Schoolhouse Nature Center • Willow Springs, IL 60480Learn traditional bead and cord making by Native American Artists from the Trickster Cultural Center. All materials provided.
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Owl-o-ween Prowl
Sand Ridge Nature Center • South Holland, IL 60473Join us for a not-so-spooky night. Learn about and search for these predators of the night. Candy provided. Costumes encouraged!
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Dia de los Muertos Celebration
Crabtree Nature Center • Barrington, IL 60010Join us for Dia de los Muertos! Enjoy music, crafts, and a special ofrenda display. Feel free to bring a photo of your cherished pet […]
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Makin’ Music Bluegrass Jam
Thatcher Woods Pavilion • River Forest, IL 60305Create a musical instrument or bring your own and join the jam! All are welcome to play or listen.
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Wee Wandering Wednesdays
Crabtree Nature Center • Barrington, IL 60010Read a story, make a craft and go on an adventure. Ages 2 to 6 with an adult. Tickets are available on a first-come, first-served […]
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Eco-Print Workshop
Evans Field • River Grove, IL 60171Create an eco-print with fall leaves and make your own plant press around an outdoor fire.
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Nature Story Trail “Giving Thanks” by Chief Jake Swamp
Trailside Museum of Natural History • River Forest, IL 60305Walk a short trail while reading the posted story. Afterwards, stop in to pick up a take-home craft and activities.
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Buckthorn Dye Workshop
Caldwell Woods Wellness Center • Chicago, IL 60646Forest Preserves of Cook CountyLearn the basics of natural dyeing with the invasive common buckthorn. Participants will learn about the plant, how to process for […]
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Nature Drawing Practice
Trailside Museum of Natural History • River Forest, IL 60305Learn common techniques to improve your drawing skills and train your artistic eye using nature references. Ages 18 & up.
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Open Nature Play Day
Dan Ryan Woods Visitor Center & Pavilion • Chicago, IL 60620Bring your little one for open nature play time. Enjoy the Dan Ryan Woods Nature Play space while helping your children connect with nature. Enjoy […]
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Snowflake Making Workshop
Swallow Cliff Woods-North • Cook County, IL 60464 (near Palos Park)Participants will learn how to make their own paper animal snowflakes to take home. Age 10 & up.
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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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Wee Wandering Wednesdays
Crabtree Nature Center • Barrington, IL 60010Read a story, make a craft and go on an adventure. Ages 2 to 6 with an adult. Tickets are available on a first-come, first-served […]
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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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Crafternoon: Embroidery
Caldwell Woods • Chicago, IL 60646Use nature to inspire art and try your hand at a craft! Supplies provided.
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Woodworking with Invasives
Swallow Cliff Woods-North • Cook County, IL 60464 (near Palos Park)Build your own walking stick using buckthorn, an invasive species. Ages 12 & up.
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Earth & Echo: A Black Nature Poetry Gathering
Sand Ridge Nature Center • South Holland, IL 60473Discussion on Black Nature: Four Centuries of African American Nature Poetry by Camille Dungy. Must bring own copy. Presented by the Mbwakawen Harambee Collective.
Free • Registration Required
