Spring Festival
Thatcher Woods • River Forest, IL 60305Celebrate springtime at Thatcher Woods Forest Preserve and Thatcher Woods Pavilion! Enjoy interactive programs, kids’ tree climb, guided wildflower walks, […]
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Juneteenth Celebration
Sand Ridge Nature Center • South Holland, IL 60473Celebrate freedom, family and country with activities, presentations, performances, and exhibits highlighting Black history, arts, and culture.
ENTICE Workshop: Illinois Birds for Junior High and High School Teachers
Sagawau Environmental Learning Center • Lemont, IL 60439In partnership with Illinois department of Natural Resources, this 1-day workshop will focus on the ecology of birds. Learn field […]
Insect Fest
Cummings Square • River Forest, IL 60305Go on a bug hunt, follow the migratory patterns of monarch butterflies, explore bugs through dance and music, and create […]
Field Botany – Teacher Workshop
Sagawau Environmental Learning Center • Lemont, IL 60439In partnership with Illinois Science Teaching Association, attend a 3-day workshop on local field botany. Learn field identification techniques and […]
Faire at the Square
Cummings Square • River Forest, IL 60305Enjoy this “creative-reuse carnival” with themed games made from re-purposed materials! Win prizes, learn about nature, and more.
Archaeology Day
Sand Ridge Nature Center • South Holland, IL 60473Pay homage to the Calumet Region’s Native American cultural history while investigating the artifacts that help tell their stories. Activities […]
Migrating Monarchs Celebration
Thatcher Woods Pavilion • River Forest, IL 60305Travel and trace the butterfly’s migration route through fun activities, kid’s crafts and more. Learn how you can help monarchs […]
Art in Nature
Crabtree Nature Center • Barrington, IL 60010Celebrate creativity and color as all ages are invited to try different media and techniques to create art. Sculpt, paint […]
Bike Ride: Party for the Preserves
Beaubien Woods • Chicago, IL 60827Celebrate National Public Lands Day with nature-based activities and bike ride. Divvy bikes provided; limited supply.
Salsa Dance: Party for the Preserve
Thatcher Woods Pavilion • River Forest, IL 60305Celebrate National Public Lands Day with a Salsa Dance Party. Enjoy bilingual hikes and family activities. Programa ofrecido en Espanol.
4th Annual Fall Nature Fest: Party for the Preserves
LaBagh Woods • Chicago, IL 60630Celebrate National Public Lands Day. Enjoy food, drinks, games, Jesse White Tumblers, animal ambassadors and much more. For more information, […]