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  • Two people walking through the woods in the evening.

    Naturalist Night Out: Fireflies

    Spears Woods • Cook County, IL 60480 (near Willow Springs)

    Join us for a themed stroll under the World’s Largest Urban Night Sky Place.

    Free
  • A group of people sitting together near a tent in a forested landscape.

    Camping 101

    Camping 101
    Camp Reinberg • Palatine, IL 60074

    Join us for a workshop to learn basic skills like how to set up a tent, build a fire, dress for the weather and more!

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

    Sunset Hike

    River Trail Nature Center • Northbrook, IL 60062

    A guided walk to learn about local wildlife who begin their day as the sun begins to set. Cost: $5/person.

    $5 • Registration Required
  • Two moths perching on a blade of grass.

    National Moth Week: Evening Mothing!

    Trailside Museum of Natural History • River Forest, IL 60305

    Learn about this elusive night-time pollinator and visit our “moth traps.” Ages 8 & up w/ adult.

    Free • Registration Required
  • A child and an adult fishing together near a body of water.

    Fishing for Community / Pescando Conexiones (Drop-In)

    Trailside Museum of Natural History • River Forest, IL 60305

    Join us for a morning of fishing on Trailside’s pond. This event offers a unique opportunity to learn fishing basics from our experts, build connections with others and enjoy […]

    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
  • A child and an adult fishing together near a body of water.

    Community Fishing Clinic

    Sundown Meadow • Countryside, IL 60525

    Presented with Illinois Department of Natural Resources Urban and Community Fishing Program, join us for an evening of wildlife watching and fishing fun. Participants will […]

    Free
  • a group playing a yard game at Thatcher Woods

    Indigenous Games & Activities

    Schiller Woods-East • Chicago, IL 60634

    Join the American Indian Center of Chicago for traditional Indigenous games and activities. Grove 13.

    Free
  • An animal ambassador owl pictured in its enclosure.

    Wild About Play

    Little Red Schoolhouse Nature Center • Willow Springs, IL 60480

    Unleash your wild side! Create enrichment items for our ambassador animals. Groups welcome. Drop in.

    Free
  • Youth paint using natural materials.

    Campus Block Party

    Featured
    Camp Shabbona Woods • South Holland, IL 60473

    Celebrate summer at the campground with family and friends! Enjoy artmaking, games, food and more.

    Free
  • A family looks at an ambassador animal exhibit

    “Bone” Appetit

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

    Join us at feeding time as we give our outdoor Ambassador Animals their dinner.

    Free
  • A close-up of a person bird banding.

    Bird Banding

    Sagawau Environmental Learning Center • Lemont, IL 60439

    Visit Sagawau’s bird banders to see and learn about banding. Drop in.

    Free
  • a family hiking at Trailside Museum

    High Summer Nature Walk

    Trailside Museum of Natural History • River Forest, IL 60305

    Families, join us for a guided walk to experience the beauty of summer.

    Free • Registration Required
  • A tree showcasing bright green colors.

    Stranger Things

    River Trail Nature Center • Northbrook, IL 60062

    Explore the unusual and mysterious natural world around us.

    Free
  • An adult and child biking together outdoors.

    Share the Trails: Cycling Pit Stop

    LaBagh Woods • Chicago, IL 60630

    Get your helmet fit, tires inflated, bike checked and learn about trail safety. Presented by Ride Illinois. Grove 4.

    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 walking along a forested trail.

    Walk & Talk

    Walk & Talk
    John Husar I&M Canal Bicycle Trail Parking Lot • Willow Springs, IL 60480

    Walk & Talk Hikes are for the curious mind who wants to know more about the Forest Preserves and natural areas. These walks will be […]

    Free
  • A telescope photo of a full moon taken from the Palos Preserves.

    Women’s Night Out: Full Moon Empowerment

    River Trail Nature Center • Northbrook, IL 60062

    An evening designed to empower, connect and inspire. Led by Gayle Byck of InTune with Nature. Cost: $10/person. Ages 18 & up.

    $10 • Registration Required