Gardening
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Conservation @ Home: Spring Ephemerals
Virtual EventHave you ever wondered how some wildflowers bloom while the ground is still cold and the air feels like winter? Join University of Illinois Extension for this […]
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Conservation @ Home: Seed Swap and Plant Exchange
Dan Ryan Woods Pavilion • Chicago, IL 60620Plant lover Unite! Native plant presentations are followed by seed and plant sharing. All Welcome. Bring a mug, warm beverage provided.
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Green Lake Gardening
Sand Ridge Nature Center • South Holland, IL 60473Help us restore the pollinator garden at Green Lake. Equipment provided. Ages 12 & up.
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Plant Appreciation Day: The Under-appreciated Plants
Sagawau Environmental Learning Center • Lemont, IL 60439Investigate some of the underappreciated gems that call Sagawau home on a short walk. Ages 18 & up.
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Earth Day
Trailside Museum of Natural History • River Forest, IL 60305There are many things you can do to celebrate our planet Earth. Help us pick up litter, make a bird feeder, take home a tree […]
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Earth Day Celebration
Sauk Trail Woods-Central • South Chicago Heights, IL 60411Join us for a vibrant celebration of planet Earth, filled with interactive activities, games, and creative artmaking for the whole family! This event is designed […]
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Earth Day Celebration
Little Red Schoolhouse Nature Center • Willow Springs, IL 60480Celebrate Earth’s biodiversity through stewardship, art and educational activities. Free plant giveaways. Drop in.
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Earth Day, Nature Play
FeaturedCrabtree Nature Center • Barrington, IL 60010Celebrate Earth Day with fun nature activities. Design an upcycled toy planter, create art using natural materials and enjoy outdoor exploration.
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Green Lake Gardening
Sand Ridge Nature Center • South Holland, IL 60473Help us restore the pollinator garden at Green Lake. Equipment provided. Ages 12 & up.
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Spring Festival
FeaturedThatcher Woods • River Forest, IL 60305Enjoy interactive programs, kids’ tree climb, guided wildflower walks, kid’s nature crafts, gardening info and much more!
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Canceled Conservation @ Home: Native Plant Gardening 101
Thatcher Woods • River Forest, IL 60305Learn how to grow and maintain your native plant garden. Native plants and seeds will be available.
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Green Lake Gardening
Sand Ridge Nature Center • South Holland, IL 60473Help us restore the pollinator garden at Green Lake. Equipment provided. Ages 12 & up.
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Butterfly Walk
Crabtree Nature Center • Barrington, IL 60010Kick off Pollinator Week with a guided butterfly walk! Join a trained local butterfly monitor as we discover which species are visiting the center, learn […]
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Ethnobotany & The Power of Plants
Caldwell Woods Wellness Center • Chicago, IL 60646Discover the healing stories of Chicago’s landscapes in this immersive indoor-outdoor herbalism workshop. Led by University of Illinois-Extension.
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Food Security Gardens with Native Plants
Caldwell Woods Wellness Center • Chicago, IL 60646Explore native plants that are traditionally used as food. Led by Wandering Paths Founder and flower farmer Navraaz Kaur Basati.
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Using Plant Identification Apps
River Trail Nature Center • Northbrook, IL 60062Presented in partnership with the University of Illinois Extension: Turn your smartphone into a powerful nature tool and learn how to identify plants with confidence […]
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Wild Edibles Walk
Sand Ridge Nature Center • South Holland, IL 60473Learn about wild plants with culinary and medicinal uses on a casual walk.
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Canceled Together for Trees
Kickapoo Woods • Riverdale, IL 60827Kick it at Kickapoo Woods & Prairie! From casual walks and invigorating paddling excursions to peaceful wildlife watching and more. Kickapoo Woods offers something for […]
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Weaving a Community
Trailside Museum of Natural History • River Forest, IL 60305Learn weaving techniques and its history as well as the natural history of invasive plants. Supplies provided.
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Plant and Paddle
Little Calumet Boat Launch • Cook County, IL 60827 (near Riverdale)Help restore habitat by planting native species from canoes. Gear provided. Presented with Friends of the Chicago River.
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Plant and Paddle
Little Calumet Boat Launch • Cook County, IL 60827 (near Riverdale)Help restore habitat by planting native species from canoes. Gear provided. Presented with Friends of the Chicago River.
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The Jewels of Mexico
Sagawau Environmental Learning Center • Lemont, IL 60439An indoor presentation explores the legend of hummingbirds and their cultural significance in Mexico. Followed by walk to hummingbird garden.
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Summer Artisan Series: Floral Arranging
Crabtree Nature Center • Barrington, IL 60010Get crafty on select evenings. New topics each month.
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Digital Detox in the Garden
Caldwell Woods Wellness Center • Chicago, IL 60646Learn how plants can help us disconnect from our devices. Led by Wandering Paths Founder and flower farmer Navraaz Kaur Basati.
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Nature Weaving Workshop for Seniors
Trailside Museum of Natural History • River Forest, IL 60305Join local artist Phyllis Frick in exploring weaving with natural vegetation, seeds and more. Materials provided.
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Happy Hummingbirds
Sagawau Environmental Learning Center • Lemont, IL 60439Visit the Hummingbird Garden to watch and learn about hummingbirds, gardening and feeder maintenance. English and Spanish. Drop in.
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Garden Day
Rolling Knolls • Elgin, IL 60120Want to get your hands dirty? Help us grow the Trickster Cultural Center gardens! Call 847-301-2090 for more info.
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Chakra Balancing Gardens
Caldwell Woods Wellness Center • Chicago, IL 60646Learn the connection with nature through chakras. Led by Navraaz Kaur Basati from Wandering Paths.
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Green Lake Gardening
Green Lake Woods • Calumet City, IL 60409Restore the garden and help pollinators. No experience needed. Equipment provided. Ages 12 & up.
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Paddle & Plant
Kickapoo Woods • Riverdale, IL 60827Help restore habitat by planting native species from canoes. Presented with Friends of the Chicago River.
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Paddle & Plant
Kickapoo Woods • Riverdale, IL 60827Help restore habitat by planting native species from canoes. Presented with Friends of the Chicago River.
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Pollinator Gardening with Native Plants
Caldwell Woods Wellness Center • Chicago, IL 60646Learn how to use ecologically beneficial plants, sample garden plates and simple design techniques. Led by Master Naturalist Sara Strother.
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Herbal Tea Party
River Trail Nature Center • Northbrook, IL 60062It's teatime! Learn about native plants you can grow in the garden then sample different infused teas made from them.
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Garden Day
Rolling Knolls • Elgin, IL 60120Want to get your hands dirty? Help us grow the Trickster Cultural Center gardens! Call 847-301-2090 for more info.
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Fall Artisan Series: Flower Press
Crabtree Nature Center • Barrington, IL 60010Get crafty on select Wednesday evenings. Ages 18 & up.
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Native American Fall Equinox
Thatcher Woods Pavilion • River Forest, IL 60305A green corn celebration focused on traditional foods and the harvest season. Presented with the American Indian Center of Chicago.
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Conservation@Home: Rain Gardening 101
FeaturedRiver Trail Nature Center • Northbrook, IL 60062Learn about rain gardening and how this water management strategy can benefit your yard. Presented with Master Gardener Sara Strother. Ages 13 & up.
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Monarchs & Milkweed
Caldwell Woods Wellness Center • Chicago, IL 60646Learn about monarch habitat, conservation efforts and milkweed during a guided walk.
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Monarchs & Milkweed
Caldwell Woods Wellness Center • Chicago, IL 60646Learn about monarch habitat, conservation efforts and milkweed during a guided walk.
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Party for the Preserves
FeaturedRiver Trail Nature Center • Northbrook, IL 60062Celebrate National Public Lands Day at our annual Party for the Preserves. Arrive in the morning and make a toy boat with natural materials and […]
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Party for the Preserves
FeaturedCrabtree Nature Center • Barrington, IL 60010Celebrate the places that bring us together with a day of outdoor fun for all ages. Enjoy a bilingual prairie walk, family activities, hands-on seed […]
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Party for the Preserves
FeaturedCamp Bullfrog Lake • Willow Springs, IL 60480Celebrate National Public Lands Day with a day of activities. Paddle in 10-person canoes with Wilderness Inquiry. Funkadesi brings joyful tunes blending music from around the world. View the night sky with telescopes and walks. Noon–3 pm: 4H Kick off, […]
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Green Lake Gardening
Green Lake Woods • Calumet City, IL 60409Restore the garden and help pollinators. No experience needed. Equipment provided. Ages 12 & up.
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Garden Day
Rolling Knolls • Elgin, IL 60120Want to get your hands dirty? Help us grow the Trickster Cultural Center gardens! Call 847-301-2090 for more info.
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