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  • A group of Day Hiking Leadership Training participants hold up their certifications.

    Day Hiking Leadership Training

    Bemis Woods-North • Cook County, IL 60523 (near Oak Brook)

    For teachers/youth educators! This training gives you all the tools to take groups out into the preserves for the day.

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

    Sunrise Hike

    Sunrise Hike
    Little Red Schoolhouse Nature Center • Willow Springs, IL 60480

    Step into the quiet stillness of early morning and join us for a before-hours hike to witness the beauty of a new day. Gates and […]

    Free
  • Two people birding with binoculars in hand.

    Bird Walk

    Bird Walk
    Trailside Museum of Natural History • River Forest, IL 60305

    Join a naturalist as we look for local birds. A limited supply of binoculars available for loan at select events. Led by John Elliot from […]

    Free
  • two children playing on a log at River Trail Nature Center

    GPS Scavenger Hunt

    River Trail Nature Center • Northbrook, IL 60062

    Learn about and participate in a technology inspired scavenger hunt. All ages.

    Free • Registration Required
  • two children playing on a log at River Trail Nature Center

    GPS Scavenger Hunt

    River Trail Nature Center • Northbrook, IL 60062

    Learn about and participate in a technology inspired scavenger hunt. All ages.

    Free • Registration Required
  • a group learning orienteering at Dan Ryan Woods

    Map and Compass

    Crabtree Nature Center • Barrington, IL 60010

    Learn how to use a map and compass for navigation, then practice on a 1.5-mile walk.

    Free
  • a pond surrounded by tall grass and trees with a large rock on the edge

    Fossil Quarry Tour

    Sagawau Environmental Learning Center • Lemont, IL 60439

    Learn about fossils of the Chicago region from geologist, Dave Dolak, followed by a 1.5-mile walk to visit Sagawau’s fossil quarry.

    Free • Registration Required
  • two children playing on a log at River Trail Nature Center

    GPS Scavenger Hunt

    River Trail Nature Center • Northbrook, IL 60062

    Learn about and participate in a technology inspired scavenger hunt. All ages.

    Free • Registration Required
  • group of kids sitting at picnic table

    Little Sprouts Sound Lab

    Crabtree Nature Center • Barrington, IL 60010

    Explore nature through sensory activities, outdoor listening and sound‑making. Ages 2-6 w/ adult. Siblings welcome.

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

    Qigong and Urban Stargazing

    Little Red Schoolhouse Nature Center • Willow Springs, IL 60480

    Start with grounding Qigong, followed by celestial viewing at an Urban Night Sky Place.

    Free • Registration Required
  • Crabtree Nature Center building in Barrington Hills

    Plants in the Military

    Crabtree Nature Center • Barrington, IL 60010

    Celebrate Veterans Day by learning how plants were used in the military.

    Free
  • inside the exhibit area of Little Red Schoolhouse Nature Center's visitors center

    Everyone in Nature

    Everyone in Nature
    Little Red Schoolhouse Nature Center • Willow Springs, IL 60480

    Join us for an inclusive sensory-based experience where individuals of all abilities and homeschool learners can explore and connect with nature through hands-on activities. Participants […]

    Free • Registration Required
  • A group of people walking along a forested trail.

    S.E.N.I.O.R.S.

    S.E.N.I.O.R.S.
    Little Red Schoolhouse Nature Center • Willow Springs, IL 60480

    Seniors Enjoying Nature Inside/Outside Rain or Shine! Seniors can deepen their connection to the outdoors with fresh, engaging nature programs offered each month. Ages 55 […]

    Free
  • Two people birding with binoculars in hand.

    Bird Walk

    Bird Walk
    Eggers Grove • Chicago, IL 60617

    Join a naturalist as we look for local birds. A limited supply of binoculars available for loan at select events.

    Free
  • 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