Arts & Crafts
Events
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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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Black History Month Celebration: Poetry
Swallow Cliff Woods-North • Cook County, IL 60464 (near Palos Park)Enjoy live poetry readings and learn about Chicagoland black poets. Hosted at Swallow Cliff Woods Pavilion. Presented with Chicagoland Poets & Patrons.
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Board Game Afternoon
Caldwell Woods Wellness Center • Chicago, IL 60646Bring family and friends to an afternoon of nature-based board game fun! Adult and kid-friendly board games available. Drop in.
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Black History Month Celebration: Poetry
Thatcher Woods Pavilion • River Forest, IL 60305Enjoy live poetry readings and learn about Chicagoland black poets. Presented with Chicagoland Poets & Patrons.
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Tree-ssentials
Crabtree Nature Center • Barrington, IL 60010A presentation on the aromas made from trees.
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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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In Our Nature: Celebrating Black Voices
Dan Ryan Woods Pavilion • Chicago, IL 60620An inspiring celebration of Black voices in nature through storytelling, shared learning, meaningful connections and a collaborative hands-on art experience.bl
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Wild About Play-Drop-in
Little Red Schoolhouse Nature Center • Willow Springs, IL 60480Ready to craft, create, and unleash your wild side? Swing by and take on the challenge: design enrichment items that'll spark joy for our amazing […]
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Teen Nature Recharge
Crabtree Nature Center • Barrington, IL 60010Celebrate World Teen Mental Wellness Day with a relaxing evening in nature full of self-care and community. Ages 13-17.
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Dungeons & Dragons (Flies theme)
Caldwell Woods Wellness Center • Chicago, IL 60646Join us for a nature-themed DND one-shot campaign. No experience required. BYO-Dice.
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Wee Wonders: Turtles
Sand Ridge Nature Center • South Holland, IL 60473Bring your little ones to learn about turtles through stories, crafts and a turtle encounter. Ages 2-5 w/ adult.
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Introduction to Photography
Sand Ridge Nature Center • South Holland, IL 60473Bring your own camera and learn the basics of photography. Then, put your knowledge to the test in the field.
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Animal Enrichment Studio
Trailside Museum of Natural History • River Forest, IL 60305Learn about animal behavior and craft enrichment items for our ambassador animals! Ages 10 & up.
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Maple Syrup Festival
FeaturedRiver Trail Nature Center • Northbrook, IL 60062Celebrate the arrival of spring with a special day of activities including crafts, games, tree tapping and maple syrup history.
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Wee Wonders: Turtles
Sand Ridge Nature Center • South Holland, IL 60473Bring your little ones to learn about turtles through stories, crafts and a turtle encounter. Ages 2-5 w/ adult.
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Sun and Moon Share the Sky
Little Red Schoolhouse Nature Center • Willow Springs, IL 60480Join La Grange Park Public Library for story time and crafts while learning about the spring equinox. Ages 2-6 w/ adult.
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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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Printmaking Workshop
Thatcher Woods • River Forest, IL 60305Learn how to carve your own linoblock stamp. Materials provided. Ages 12 & up.
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Printmaking Workshop
Swallow Cliff Woods-North • Cook County, IL 60464 (near Palos Park)Learn how to carve your own linoblock stamp. Materials provided. Ages 12 & up.
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Spring’s First Blooms
Little Red Schoolhouse Nature Center • Willow Springs, IL 60480Create your own pressed flower field guide and learn about spring’s first blooms.
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Spring Break Boredom Busters
Crabtree Nature Center • Barrington, IL 60010Young naturalists enjoy jam-packed fun exploring nature, playing games, creating art and spending time outdoors. Adult supervision required. Ages 5 to 8: 10-11:30 am Ages […]
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Nature Illustration Workshop
Thatcher Woods • River Forest, IL 60305Guided nature illustrations class for all levels. Materials provided.
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