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Party for the Preserves
FeaturedCamp Bullfrog Lake • Willow Springs, IL 60480Celebrate National Public Lands Day with a variety of activities designed for all ages. Enjoy paddling adventures, games, fishing, stargazing and night hikes. Wilderness Inquiry […]
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Sawubona Nature Walk
Sand Ridge Nature Center • South Holland, IL 60473Develop a deeper connection between self, community and the environment. Presented by the Mbwakawen Harambee Collective.
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Women’s Night Out: Full Moon Empowerment
River Trail Nature Center • Northbrook, IL 60062Join us for an evening designed to empower, connect and inspire us. Cost: $10/person. Ages 18 & up. Register by 10/4.
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Moonlight & Antlers
Little Red Schoolhouse Nature Center • Willow Springs, IL 60480As the Hunter’s Moon shines above, we’ll hike and discuss white-tailed deer in the world’s largest Urban Night Sky Place.
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Night of Nature Play
Dan Ryan Woods Visitor Center & Pavilion • Chicago, IL 60620Experience nature play at night and discover what glows in the dark.
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Family Campout
Camp Shabbona Woods • South Holland, IL 60473Intro to camping for families. Includes meals, camping gear and outdoor fun. Cost: $75/family (group up to six).
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Moonlight Paddle
Tower Road Boat Launch • Cook County, IL 60093 (near Winnetka)Enjoy an exclusive after-hours sunset and moonlit paddle through the Skokie Lagoons.
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Nightfall’s Web
Little Red Schoolhouse Nature Center • Willow Springs, IL 60480Stroll beneath the darkest night as we explore Search for spiders under the stars.
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Owl-oween Bash
Crabtree Nature Center • Barrington, IL 60010Jack ‘o lantern hike, campfire stories and festive fun. Costumes encouraged. Register for a timeslot.
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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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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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Beavers by Moonlight
Little Red Schoolhouse Nature Center • Willow Springs, IL 60480Search for beavers using moonlight.
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Stars, Stories, and Smores
FeaturedDan Ryan Woods Pavilion • Chicago, IL 60620Join us for s’mores by the fire, storytelling, astronomy and more.
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Thankful for the Dark Sky
Little Red Schoolhouse Nature Center • Willow Springs, IL 60480Stroll beneath the dark sky and offer gratitude to Mother Nature for this beautiful experience during a 2-mile hike.
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Pride Night: Queer Trivia
Crabtree Nature Center • Barrington, IL 60010All are welcome to test their knowledge of animal gender fluidity and courtship. Enjoy comradery in nature around the campfire.
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Serenity Hike Under the Full Moon
Little Red Schoolhouse Nature Center • Willow Springs, IL 60480Hike 2 miles under the glow of the rising Cold Moon within the tranquil expanse of the world's largest Urban Night Sky Place. Subject to […]
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Canceled Moonlight Hike
Sagawau Environmental Learning Center • Lemont, IL 60439Hike by the light of the full moon.
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Women’s Night Out
Crabtree Nature Center • Barrington, IL 60010Reflect on the past year under the full moon. Presented by Gayle Byck from InTune with Nature.
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Winter Bonfire
Camp Dan Beard • Northbrook, IL 60062Celebrate the start of the winter season with a giant bonfire under the night sky. Enjoy S’mores and other snacks, games, and star gazing (weather […]
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Constellations of Our Night Sky
Crabtree Nature Center • Barrington, IL 60010Discover the constellations in the night sky during an indoor presentation followed by a short trail walk and stargazing if weather permits. Program provided by […]
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Winter Solstice Night of Lights
Crabtree Nature Center • Barrington, IL 60010Celebrate the shortest night of the year! Enjoy a bonfire and self-guided walk along our candlelit paths.
Free • Registration Required
