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  • A group of people on the water in a canoe.

    Little Cal Paddles

    Beaubien Woods Boat Launch • Chicago, IL 60827

    Join Chicago Adventure Therapy for a paddle in 10-person canoes, exploring the history, people and stories that shape the community.

    Free
  • A set of weaving materials and tools.

    Weaving a Community

    Trailside Museum of Natural History • River Forest, IL 60305

    Learn weaving techniques and its history as well as the natural history of invasive plants. Supplies provided.

    Free
  • Two people standing on the edge of a body of water with binoculars.

    Morning Bird Walk

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

    Join a naturalist as we explore this preserve while looking for local birds. A limited supply of binoculars available for loan at select events. All levels […]

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

    Natural Dyes Workshop

    Sand Ridge Nature Center • South Holland, IL 60473

    Learn how to turn natural materials into fabric dyes. Color a bandana or bring your own 100% cotton item. Ages 10 & up.

    Free • Registration Closed
  • A caterpillar on a leaf.

    Let’s Go Find Some Bugs

    Crabtree Nature Center • Barrington, IL 60010

    Play bug bingo as we hunt for the best bugs of the summer.

    Free
  • Two people walking on a forested pathway.

    Cooler in the Forest

    River Trail Nature Center • Northbrook, IL 60062

    Take a walk to discover and discuss the highlights of the season.

    Free
  • A heron standing in the water.

    Sulky Bird Count

    Sulky Bird Count
    Crabtree Nature Center • Barrington, IL 60010

    Join a naturalist as we explore this preserve while looking for local birds. A limited supply of binoculars available for loan at select events. All levels […]

    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 ruby-throated humming bird feeding on cardinal flower at Somme. Photo by Lisa Culp.

    Wee Wonders: Hummingbirds

    Wee Wonders
    Sand Ridge Nature Center • South Holland, IL 60473

    Learn about nature through sensory experiences, stories and artmaking. Ages 2-5 w/ adult.

    Free • Registration Required
  • 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 a sensory class where individuals with disabilities and homeschoolers can learn about nature. Participants must be with an adult.

    Free
  • A bat flying through the air during sunset above a forest preserve

    Bat Chat

    River Trail Nature Center • Northbrook, IL 60062

    Learn about these fascinating creatures while watching for them over the river.

    Free • Registration Required
  • Two people on a fitness walk on a forested trail.

    Canceled Wellness in the Woods: Fitness Walk

    Yankee Woods • Cook County, IL 60477 (near Tinley Park)

    Join a Master Naturalist for a brisk walk around this 3-mile paved trail.

    Free
  • An illuminated tent on a campsite at dusk.

    Camping 101: Overnight!

    Camping 101
    Camp Reinberg • Palatine, IL 60074

    Part workshop, part campout! Learn camping skills then spend the night. Cost: $50/group of 6. Event starts at 5:30 pm.

    $50 • Registration Required
  • Two people standing on the edge of a body of water with binoculars.

    Canceled Bird Walk

    Bird Walk
    Eggers Grove • Chicago, IL 60617

    Join a naturalist as we explore this preserve while looking for local birds. A limited supply of binoculars available for loan at select events. All levels […]

    Free
  • A child engaging in an arts and crafts event indoors.

    Hummingbird Fest

    Featured
    Sagawau Environmental Learning Center • Lemont, IL 60439

    Let's celebrate hummingbirds and learn how they connect nature, people and culture. View hummingbirds in the garden, chat with naturalist staff all things hummingbirds, visit […]

    Free
  • A group in costume partaking in a powwow event.

    Canceled Cultural Presentation and Dance Exhibition

    Schiller Woods-East • Chicago, IL 60634

    A showcase of Native dance forms and cultural presentations. Presented with the American Indian Center of Chicago.

    Free
  • Two people in the water with a kayak.

    Intro to Kayaking Class

    Saganashkee Slough Boat Launch • Cook County, IL 60480 (near Willow Springs)

    Learn basic skills for beginner kayakers. Equipment provided.

    Free • Registration Closed
  • A view of the North Branch of the Chicago River from LaBagh Woods.

    River Monsters

    River Trail Nature Center • Northbrook, IL 60062

    Search for and study the aquatic life of the Des Plaines River.

    Free • Registration Required
  • A child engaging in an arts and crafts event indoors.

    Wee Wonders: Hummingbirds

    Wee Wonders
    Sand Ridge Nature Center • South Holland, IL 60473

    Learn about nature through sensory experiences, stories and artmaking. Ages 2-5 w/ adult.

    Free • Registration Required