Camping Leadership Immersion Course
Camp Sullivan • Oak Forest, IL 60452Overnight training course to learn skills needed to plan and lead group camping trips. Covers safety, day-hiking, tent and stove-set […]
$25
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Book Swap
Swallow Cliff Woods-North • Cook County, IL 60464 (near Palos Park)Bring in gently used books and leave with some new-to-you books! Any genre and reading level; nature-themed books encouraged. Snacks […]
“Endangered Orchids” Art Display Opening
Trailside Museum of Natural History • River Forest, IL 60305Meet and chat with noted botanical artist Kathleen Marie Garness and view her recent large drawings of endangered local orchids, […]
Outdoor Cooking
Camp Sullivan • Oak Forest, IL 60452Cooking outdoors is easy and fun! Learn how to prepare food both over a fire and on a stove. Ages […]
Star Party
Deer Grove-East • Cook County, IL 60074 (near Palatine)Explore astronomy on this family-friendly night in the Preserves. Crafts, stargazing and refreshments included. Grove 3.
Mother’s Day Mindful Art Program
Sand Ridge Nature Center • South Holland, IL 60473Join us at Sand Ridge Nature Center for our Mother's Day Mindful Art Program. Celebrate mothers and Mother Earth with […]
Nature Noises
Sand Ridge Nature Center • South Holland, IL 60473Relax and enjoy the sounds of nature as we sit around a campfire, tell stories, enjoy s’mores, and take a […]
Nature Block Party
Eggers Grove • Chicago, IL 60617Join us for a day of celebration and exploration as we honor the incredible diversity of life at Eggers Grove.
The Sounds Natural Creative Retreat
Camp Shabbona Woods • South Holland, IL 60473Sounds Natural invites families to enjoy art activities, food, music and workshops with the option to stay overnight in your […]
Free
Des Plaines Canoe and Kayak Marathon
Dam No. 2 Woods • Cook County, IL 60056 (near Mount Prospect)Join the second oldest continual canoe race in the United States! The race begins at Oak Springs Road in Libertyville […]
Family Campout
Camp Shabbona Woods • South Holland, IL 60473Intro to camping for families. Includes meals, all camping gear and outdoor fun. $75/family (group up to 6).
$75
Book Swap
Twenty-Sixth Street Woods-West • Cook County, IL 60526 (near La Grange Park)Bring in your gently used books and leave with some new-to-you books! Books can be of any genre and reading […]
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IKES Fish for Fun
Rolling Knolls • Elgin, IL 60120You are invited to this annual fishing extravaganza. Give-a-ways to participants, prizes for category winners, and refreshments for all. Event […]
Cicada Celebration
Sand Ridge Nature Center • South Holland, IL 60473This year’s cicada emergence is a once-in-a-lifetime event! Join us for crafts, games and refreshments and learn what makes this […]
Storytime & Picnic
Twenty-Sixth Street Woods-West • Cook County, IL 60526 (near La Grange Park)Listen to a nature-themed book read aloud by North Riverside Public Library, followed by an activity. Stay after for a […]
Camping & Cooking 101
Camp Bullfrog Lake • Willow Springs, IL 60480This 2-hour workshop covers camping and outdoor cooking basics. Camping and cooking gear provided. All ages.
Restoration Saturdays
Sand Ridge Nature Center • South Holland, IL 60473Help restore our woodlands by cutting down invasive species and having a brush pile burn. Then enjoy s’mores and light […]
Free
Busse Lake Outdoors Day & Fishing Derby
Busse Lake Boating Center • Cook County, IL 60007 (near Elk Grove Village)The whole family is invited for a day of outdoor fun! Free fishing derby, tree climb, nature play, animal encounters, […]
Campfire Stories
River Trail Nature Center • Northbrook, IL 60062Enjoy the lingering daylight on the longest day of the year with stories, songs and s’mores around the campfire.
$5
Camping 101: Overnight!
Camp Bullfrog Lake • Willow Springs, IL 60480Part workshop, part campout! Learn camping skills, then spend the night.
$50
Nature Discovery Field Camp
Little Red Schoolhouse Nature Center • Willow Springs, IL 60480Children ages 10-11 will explore the outdoors through fishing, birdwatching, insect discovery, treasure hunts and hands-on animal encounters. Snacks included. […]
$50
Night of Nature Play
Dan Ryan Woods Visitor Center • Chicago, IL 60620Open play, star gazing and s’mores.
Free