Hispanic Heritage Month Celebration
Irene Hernandez Family Picnic Area • Chicago, IL 60630Celebrate the vibrant Hispanic culture of Chicagoland!
Free
History & Culture Events
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History & Culture
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Salsa Dance: Party for the Preserves
Thatcher Woods • River Forest, IL 60305Celebrate National Public Lands Day with a Salsa Dance Party. Enjoy live […]
Free
Every Child Matters Powwow (Party for the Preserves)
Caldwell Woods • Chicago, IL 60646Join us to celebrate Native American culture while recognizing the theme ‘Every […]
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Migración hacia el sur / Southbound Migration
Crabtree Nature Center • Barrington, IL 60010Explore an interactive bilingual installation about the Central and South American destinations […]
Free
Hispanic Heritage Celebration
Little Red Schoolhouse Nature Center • Willow Springs, IL 60480Celebrate this special month by making unique skulls, flowers and banners in […]
Free
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72nd Annual Powwow
Schiller Woods-East • Chicago, IL 60634Celebrate Native American culture and enjoy traditional Powwow, food and more. Presented […]
Free
Oak Ecology Hike
Sagawau Environmental Learning Center • Lemont, IL 60439Hike under ancient oaks to learn about their natural history and why […]
Free
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Migración hacia el sur / Southbound Migration
Crabtree Nature Center • Barrington, IL 60010Explore an interactive bilingual installation about the Central and South American destinations […]
Free
Red Gate Woods: The Dawning of the Atomic Age
Red Gate Woods • Cook County, IL 60480 (near Willow Springs)Learn about the world’s first nuclear reactor. Presentation at Sagawau, followed by […]
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Sawubona Nature Walk
Sand Ridge Nature Center • South Holland, IL 60473Develop a deeper connection between self, community and the environment. Presented by […]
Free
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Indigenous Environmentalists Walk
Crabtree Nature Center • Barrington, IL 60010In celebration of Indigenous Peoples' Day, enjoy a self-guided walk learning about […]
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Wee Wandering Wednesdays
Crabtree Nature Center • Barrington, IL 60010Read a story, make a craft and go on an adventure. Ages […]
Free
Weaving with Weeds: Cattail Mat
Trailside Museum of Natural History • River Forest, IL 60305Learn about the history of basketry/weaving techniques and create a small project […]
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Intro to Afro-Brazilian Music
Camp Shabbona Woods • South Holland, IL 60473Learn basic rhythms on percussive instruments as well as songs in Portuguese […]
Free
• Registration Required
Hispanic Heritage Paddle
Powderhorn Lake • Burnham, IL 60633Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month with Friends of the Chicago River and Audubon […]
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Children’s Festival of Lights
Crabtree Nature Center • Barrington, IL 60010Learn about the celebration of Diwali in India and enjoy some of […]
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Children's Festival of Lights
Crabtree Nature Center • Barrington, IL 60010Learn about the celebration of Diwali in India and enjoy some of […]
Free
Creepy Cryptid Stories
Caldwell Woods • Chicago, IL 60646Join us for stories and discussion about mysterious creatures from the Chicago […]
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Together for Trees
Whistler Woods • Riverdale, IL 60827Join a volunteer activity, take a guided walk or learn about careers […]
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Intro to Afro-Brazilian Music
Camp Shabbona Woods • South Holland, IL 60473Learn basic rhythms on percussive instruments as well as songs in Portuguese […]
Free
• Registration Required
Nature Navigators
Bunker Hill • Niles, IL 60714A fun day packed with interactive outdoor learning experiences led by refugee […]
Free
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Spooky Stories & S ’mores
Thatcher Woods • River Forest, IL 60305Trick-or-treat through different Halloween-themed activity stations. Paint a pumpkin, make s’mores, and […]
Free
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Trunk or Treat
Eggers Grove • Chicago, IL 60617Sponsored by the Forest Preserves and East Side Chamber of Commerce. A […]
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Ethnobotany Trail Exhibit
Crabtree Nature Center • Barrington, IL 60010Grab a hand-out and go on the trails! Discover how various cultures, […]
Free