Arts & Crafts
Events
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Nature Block Party
Eggers Grove • Chicago, IL 60617Join us for a day of celebration and exploration as we honor the incredible diversity of life at Eggers Grove. Family-Friendly Activities: Enjoy a variety […]
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AANHPI Month Performance
Caldwell Woods Wellness Center • Chicago, IL 60646Mandala Arts brings the vibrant rhythms and graceful movements of Pan Asian music and dance.
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Springtime Stories
Little Red Schoolhouse Nature Center • Willow Springs, IL 60480The Naperville Chinese Storytellers share stories in Chinese followed by nature-based art and activities. Ages 3 & up w/ adult.
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Wee Wonders: Migration
Sand Ridge Nature Center • South Holland, IL 60473Experience the wonder of spring bird migration through stories, art and a guided walk. Ages 2-5 w/ adult.
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Asian American Heritage Month Performance
River Trail Nature Center • Northbrook, IL 60062Mandala Arts brings Pan Asian music and dance to River Trail, inspired by stories of kinship with the forest.
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Thursdays in Nature: Birds
Trailside Museum of Natural History • River Forest, IL 60305Connect to nature through fun-themed activities and crafts for adults and kids. Drop in.
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Crafting Circle
Caldwell Woods Wellness Center • Chicago, IL 60646Join a community of crafters to work on projects together! BYO-materials. Limited supplies available. Drop in.
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World Turtle Day
Crabtree Nature Center • Barrington, IL 60010Celebrate World Turtle Day with stories, songs, crafts and learning about our ambassador turtles!
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Asian American, Native Hawaiian & Pacific Islander Craft Series: Chinese Paper Lantern
Sand Ridge Nature Center • South Holland, IL 60473Celebrate AANHPI Heritage Month by creating crafts inspired by different cultures. Drop in.
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Doggie Date Night
FeaturedDan Ryan Woods Visitor Center & Pavilion • Chicago, IL 60620Calling all dog lovers! Dog-themed offerings include costume parade, crafts for your furry friends, photo booth, raffle prizes, and more. Dogs must be pet and […]
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Nature is Accessible!
FeaturedLittle Red Schoolhouse Nature Center • Willow Springs, IL 60480Celebrate nature with inclusive, accessible experiences for all. Drop in.
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Explore the Forest
FeaturedCrabtree Nature Center • Barrington, IL 60010Celebrate everything the Forest Preserves has to offer and learn about nature with animal encounters, tree climbing, touch-a-truck and more! Food concessions available for purchase.
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Asian American, Native Hawaiian & Pacific Islander Craft Series: Turtle Tapa Cloth
Sand Ridge Nature Center • South Holland, IL 60473Celebrate AANHPI Heritage Month by creating crafts inspired by different cultures. Drop in.
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Senior Nature Collaging
Trailside Museum of Natural History • River Forest, IL 60305Join local artist Phyllis Frick in making collages of plants, animals and landscapes. Ages 55 & up.
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Build a Pollinator Hotel
River Trail Nature Center • Northbrook, IL 60062Come learn about local pollinators and build an insect hotel.
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Little Red Rocks
Little Red Schoolhouse Nature Center • Willow Springs, IL 60480Share or enjoy music and poetry as the sun sets during our open-mic night.
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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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Wee Wonders: Woodpeckers
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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Beaubien Woods Celebration
FeaturedBeaubien Woods • Chicago, IL 60827Immerse yourself in the beauty of Beaubien Woods as we celebrate the wonders of nature. This exciting day features a wide range of activities to […]
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Wee Wonders: Woodpeckers
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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Nature Explorers Camp
Little Red Schoolhouse Nature Center • Willow Springs, IL 60480Hosted daily from 10 am to noon, this day camp invites young explorers to uncover the treasures of nature through guided hikes, creative art projects […]
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Animal Enrichment Studio
Crabtree Nature Center • Barrington, IL 60010Join us for an ADA-accessible event where you’ll create new items for our ambassador animals and then watch how enrichment is used as an important […]
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