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  • An exterior photo of Thatcher Woods Pavilion, showcasing the building, the grounds and an array of picnic tables.

    America 250: Americana Folk Art

    Thatcher Woods Pavilion • River Forest, IL 60305

    Learn how to carve a linoleum block and learn about Americana folk art. Materials provided. Ages 12 & up.

    Free • Registration Required
  • A volunteer collecting seeds.

    River Trail Workday: Seeds and Stewardship

    River Trail Nature Center • Northbrook, IL 60062

    Learn how to collect native seeds and disperse them for restoration. Ages 8 & up; under 15 w/ adult.

    Free • Registration Required
  • A group of people standing near a body of water during sunrise along a forested trail.

    Fall Sunset Stroll

    Little Red Schoolhouse Nature Center • Willow Springs, IL 60480

    Soak in the beauty of sunlight filtering through the trees at golden hour.

    Free • Registration Required
  • Astrology photograph highlighting the night sky filled with stars.

    Night Hike

    Sagawau Environmental Learning Center • Lemont, IL 60439

    Spend an evening walking through nature with a naturalist.

    Free • Registration Required
  • An array of fabrics colored via natural dyes, derived from invasive buckthorn.

    Buckthorn Dye Workshop

    Weekly Wellness Programming
    Caldwell Woods Wellness Center • Chicago, IL 60646

    Learn about the invasive plant buckthorn, how to process it for dye and take home your own naturally dyed textile.

    Free • Registration Required
  • The visitors center at the Little Red Schoolhouse Nature Center

    Autumn Stories in Chinese

    Little Red Schoolhouse Nature Center • Willow Springs, IL 60480

    The Naperville Chinese Storytellers share stories and activities. All ages; under 18 w/ adult.

    Free
  • A group of people hiking in a forest with a backdrop of fall colors.

    Fall Color Walk

    Sagawau Environmental Learning Center • Lemont, IL 60439

    Enjoy a leisurely naturalist-led nature hike to view fall color. All ages.

    Free
  • three children building a fort out of logs

    Nature Detective

    River Trail Nature Center • Northbrook, IL 60062

    What happened here?! Learn how to look for clues to figure out nature’s mysteries.

    Free
  • A person birding outdoors in the fall.

    Waterfowl Watch

    Bird Walk
    Crabtree Nature Center • Barrington, IL 60010

    Let’s walk out to our wetlands to see migrating waterfowl. Ages 13 & up.

    Free
  • Participants from Misericordia - Heart of Mercy engage in an informative and interactive session that showcases a variety of animals native to Cook County.

    Wildlife Connections

    Wildlife Connections
    River Trail Nature Center • Northbrook, IL 60062

    Stop by the visitor center to learn about reptiles, mammals and birds from the residents of Misericordia – Heart of Mercy. All ages.

    Free
  • A group of people participating in an event outdoors on a trail.

    Fridays in the Field

    Fridays in the Field at Little Red
    Little Red Schoolhouse Nature Center • Willow Springs, IL 60480

    University of Illinois-Extension Master Naturalists will connect visitors with nature through inquiry-based activities when the buildings are closed.

    Free
  • An adult woodpecker feeding its young.

    Bird Painting Step-by-Step: Pileated Woodpecker

    Trailside Museum of Natural History • River Forest, IL 60305

    For both beginners and more experienced artists. Materials provided. Cost: $5/person. Ages 18 & up.

    $5 • Registration Required
  • An owl sitting atop a fence pole.

    River Trail Nightlife: Owl Prowl

    River Trail Nature Center • Northbrook, IL 60062

    A guided walk on our trail to search for local owls. Ages 8 & up.

    Free • Registration Required
  • Astrology photograph highlighting the night sky filled with stars.

    Dark Sky Gratitude Walk

    Little Red Schoolhouse Nature Center • Willow Springs, IL 60480

    Stroll beneath the dark sky and offer gratitude to Mother Nature for this beautiful experience. 2-mile hike

    Free • Registration Required
  • An owl sitting atop a fence pole.

    River Trail Nightlife: Owl Prowl

    River Trail Nature Center • Northbrook, IL 60062

    A guided walk on our trail to search for local owls. Ages 8 & up.

    Free • Registration Required
  • An array of fabrics colored via natural dyes, derived from invasive buckthorn.

    Buckthorn Dyeing Workshop

    Crabtree Nature Center • Barrington, IL 60010

    Cut buckthorn then create dyed fabric with it during this immersive workshop with Chicago artist Katelyn Patton.

    Free • Registration Required
  • River Trail Nature Center Building in Northbrook

    Indoor Edible Gardens

    Featured
    River Trail Nature Center • Northbrook, IL 60062

    Learn how to grow your own fresh herbs, salad greens and more. Presented with University of Illinois Extension Master Gardeners. Ages 13 & up.

    Free • Registration Required
  • A forested landscape displaying fall colors.

    Forest Therapy

    Sand Ridge Nature Center • South Holland, IL 60473

    Join us for a guided, meditative walk to connect back to nature and to ourselves. Led by an Illinois Master Naturalist. Ages 18 & up. […]

    Free • Registration Required
  • A family looks at an ambassador animal exhibit

    “Bone” Appetit

    “Bone” Appétit
    Trailside Museum of Natural History • River Forest, IL 60305

    Join us during feeding time to learn about Trailside’s ambassador animals.

    Free