Wee Wandering Wednesdays
Crabtree Nature Center • Barrington, IL 60010Read a story, make a craft, and go on an adventure. Ages 3-6 w/ adult; siblings welcome. Tickets on a […]
Read a story, make a craft, and go on an adventure. Ages 3-6 w/ adult; siblings welcome. Tickets on a […]
Use nature to inspire art and try your hand at a spoooooky craft.
Show off your costume and enjoy a walk through Caldwell Woods!
Walk a short trail while reading “Thanks to the Animals” by Allen Sockabasin of the Passamaquoddy Nation. Afterwards, stop in […]
Walk & Talk Hikes are for the curious mind who wants to know more about the Forest Preserves and natural […]
Celebrate the history of Dia de los Muertos with artmaking and a night hike.
Walk in an Urban Night Sky Place during the darkest night of the month and search for stars and planets.
Get to know the ducks and geese on Crabtree Lake.
Immerse yourself in nature, fostering mindfulness and wellness with a certified guide. Ages 16 & up. Register: thatforestfeeling.com/register
Immerse yourself and reconnect with nature and all the beauty it has to offer! Relaxing mindfulness and meditative practices will […]
For gall-building insects, home is where you make it. Join us for a survey of these cryptic insects.
Nearly all Forest Preserves events are free; some require registration and/or a low fee. Residents may qualify for free admission opportunities at our partners: Brookfield Zoo Chicago and the Chicago Botanic Garden.
Printed copies of our quarterly Events Guide are available at our Nature Centers and General Headquarters. They may also be available at your local city hall or library. Know a location that should have our Events Guide? Contact us.
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Sign UpThe Forest Preserves is committed to providing equal, integrated participation for individuals with disabilities. Please contact the Nature Center hosting your event or program 72 hours in advance to request reasonable accommodations or inquire about site accessibility.
Please contact Experience.Nature@cookcountyil.gov or 708-771-1573 about accommodations for specific camping and outdoor recreation activities.