Astronomy
Events
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Owl Prowl
Eggers Grove • Chicago, IL 60617Join a naturalist for an evening walk while searching for owls.
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Night of Nature Play
Dan Ryan Woods Visitor Center & Pavilion • Chicago, IL 60620Scavenger hunt, games and crafts under the glowing night (black) lights.
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Owl Sit
Eggers Grove • Chicago, IL 60617Celebrate Birdabilty week with a mobility friendly owl sit. Instead of walking through the woods trying to find owls, we will be waiting in one […]
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Forest Tales & Mysteries
Little Red Schoolhouse Nature Center • Willow Springs, IL 60480Listen to thrilling horror tales around the bonfire with La Grange Park Library and Gail’s soothing sound therapy. Ages 13 & up.
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River Trail Nightlife: The Return of Scary Stories
River Trail Nature Center • Northbrook, IL 60062River Trail’s annual scary storytelling around the campfire. Cost: $5/person. Ages 8 & up.
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Women’s Night Out: Full Moon Empowerment
River Trail Nature Center • Northbrook, IL 60062An evening designed to empower, connect and inspire us. Led by certified forest therapy guide Gayle Byck. Cost: $10/person. Ages 18 & up.
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Owl Prowl
Eggers Grove • Chicago, IL 60617Join a naturalist for an evening walk while searching for owls.
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Cheers to Nature
Swallow Cliff Woods-North • Cook County, IL 60464 (near Palos Park)Enjoy a relaxing evening with an environment-themed lecture from a naturalist. Accessible building. BYOB. Ages 21 & up.
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Night at the Museum
Trailside Museum of Natural History • River Forest, IL 60305Step into the shadows for eerie animal encounters, exploration of the 1876 mansion, live musical performances, and the strange wonders lurking in the night woods. […]
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Owl-oween Bash
FeaturedCrabtree Nature Center • Barrington, IL 60010Jack-o’-lantern walk, campfire stories and festive fun. Costumes encouraged.
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Stars, Stories & S’mores
FeaturedLaBagh Woods • Chicago, IL 60630Listen to stories, take a night hike, make s’mores and more. Presented with the American Indian Health Services Center. Grove 2.
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Pride Night
Crabtree Nature Center • Barrington, IL 60010Enjoy an evening at the nature center with s’mores around the campfire. This is a welcoming event for LGBTQ2S+ individuals and allies to connect, unwind, […]
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Qigong and Urban Stargazing
Little Red Schoolhouse Nature Center • Willow Springs, IL 60480Start with grounding Qigong, followed by celestial viewing at an Urban Night Sky Place.
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Night Hike
Sagawau Environmental Learning Center • Lemont, IL 60439Spend an evening walking through nature with a naturalist.
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River Trail Nightlife: Owl Prowl
River Trail Nature Center • Northbrook, IL 60062A guided walk on our trail to search for local owls. Ages 8 & up.
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Stars, Stories, and S’mores
FeaturedDan Ryan Woods Visitor Center & Pavilion • Chicago, IL 60620Bring your family and friends to enjoy a night under the stars. Participants can explore the night sky through a telescope and other interactive experiences, […]
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Dark Sky Gratitude Walk
Little Red Schoolhouse Nature Center • Willow Springs, IL 60480Stroll beneath the dark sky and offer gratitude to Mother Nature for this beautiful experience. 2-mile hike
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River Trail Nightlife: Owl Prowl
River Trail Nature Center • Northbrook, IL 60062A guided walk on our trail to search for local owls. Ages 8 & up.
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Beaver Moon Sound Bath
Crabtree Nature Center • Barrington, IL 60010Join Navraaz Kaur Basati from Wandering Paths on this immersive nature walk and sound bath.
Free • Registration Required
