In honor of Asian American Pacific Islander Heritage Month, participate in all thing’s kites. Timed flying demonstration, crafts, and more.
Join us for a day of celebration and exploration as we honor the incredible diversity of life at Eggers Grove.
Join the second oldest continual canoe race in the United States! The race begins at Oak Springs Road in Libertyville and ends at Dam #2. Live music and refreshments for sale.
Enjoy a scavenger hunt that uses your five senses. Ages 5-13.
Intro to camping for families. Includes meals, all camping gear and outdoor fun. $75/family (group up to 6).
You are invited to this annual fishing extravaganza. Give-a-ways to participants, prizes for category winners, and refreshments for all. Event subject to weather. Ages 15 & under. In partnership with the City of Elgin and the Izaak Walton League-Elgin.
This year’s cicada emergence is a once-in-a-lifetime event! Join us for crafts, games and refreshments and learn what makes this summer so special. Drop-in program.
Nature stories, crafts, and activities. Children ages 3 to 6 with adult.
The whole family is invited for a day of outdoor fun! Free fishing derby, tree climb, nature play, animal encounters, and more! Enjoy local food and win prizes. Grove 25.
Pick up a treasure map then decode the clues along the trails to find the un-buried treasure.
Discover the plants and animals of the preserves through exploration, games and crafts. Ages 7-11. Registration opens April 6 at 9 am and is in person only. Forms, waivers and payment are required. Cash or check accepted. Limited to one camp per child for summer offerings.
Discover plants and animals through exploration, games, and crafts. Ages 7 to 11.
Children ages 10-11 will explore the outdoors through fishing, birdwatching, insect discovery, treasure hunts and hands-on animal encounters. Snacks included. Registration opens April 6 at 9 am and is in person only. Forms, waivers and payment are required. Cash or check accepted. Limited to one camp per child for summer offerings.
Nature stories, crafts, and activities. Children ages 3 to 6 with adult.
Join others around the globe for a morning of splashing, squishing, mud creations, and more! Dress to get messy. All ages. In partnership with Niles-Maine Library.
Celebrate love and inclusion with nature play, games, art and more! In partnership with Out in Nature, Feminist Bird Club, and Southside Nature Play.
Families, attempt an obstacle course created from natural materials. Nature play, exploration and art activities will be available, too! Drop in.
Children ages 8-9 will immerse themselves in nature through hiking, field experiments and hands-on wildlife discovery. Snacks provided. Registration opens April 6 at 9 am and is in person only. Forms, waivers and payment are required. Cash or check accepted. Limited to one camp per child for summer offerings.
Nature stories, crafts, and activities. Children ages 3 to 6 with adult.
Embrace the great outdoors and the wonders of nature. Featuring various community partners offering fishing, canoeing, archery and more.
Children ages 12-14 will learn essential wilderness skills including forest navigation/hiking, fire building and aquatic recreation. We'll have other fun outdoor activities planned too! Snacks are included. Registration opens April 6 at 9 am and is in person only. Forms, waivers and payment are required. Cash or check accepted. Limited to one camp per child […]
Join us for this all-things-insect event! Go on a bug hunt, experience an insect petting zoo, explore bugs through yoga and movement, and create your own insect!
