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Art in Nature Festival
Crabtree Nature Center • Barrington, IL 60010Come observe artists at work. Art activities for both kids and adults. Music, dance and artwork for sale.
Free
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Forest Therapy
Deer Grove-West • Cook County, IL 60010 (near Barrington)Immerse yourself in nature, fostering mindfulness and wellness with a certified guide. Ages 16 & up. Registration: thatforestfeeling.com/register
Free
Restoration Workday
Crabtree Nature Center • Barrington, IL 60010Help protect our natural areas by collecting seeds or removing invasive species. Equipment provided. Ages 8 & up w/ adult. […]
Free
Art in the Prairie
Crabtree Nature Center • Barrington, IL 60010Go on a walk and create nature-inspired art. Supplies provided.
Free
Camping 101
Camp Reinberg • Palatine, IL 600741.5-hour long workshop covering basic camping skills. All ages.
Free
Fall Nature Camp
Rolling Knolls • Elgin, IL 60120Learn the significance of harvest season in Native American culture while participating in various activities. Presented by Trickster Cultural Center. […]
Free
Story Trail
Rolling Knolls • Elgin, IL 60120Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month by experiencing a story unfold along a short trail. A craft is available to take home […]
Free
Fall Nature Camp
Rolling Knolls • Elgin, IL 60120Learn the significance of harvest season in Native American culture while participating in various activities. Presented by Trickster Cultural Center. […]
Free
Fall Equinox Walk
Crabtree Nature Center • Barrington, IL 60010Celebrate the coming equinox with a 1.5-mile walk.
Free
Party for the Preserves: Litter Clean-up
Crabtree Nature Center • Barrington, IL 60010In honor of National CleanUp Day, help care for our natural world. Drop in anytime and pick up supplies for […]
Free
Solar Day Drop In
Crabtree Nature Center • Barrington, IL 60010View our nearest star with NW Suburban Astronomers.
Free
Fall Nature Camp
Rolling Knolls • Elgin, IL 60120Learn the significance of harvest season in Native American culture while participating in various activities. Presented by Trickster Cultural Center. […]
Free
One Voyage 5K Run & Walk
Busse Forest-Central • Cook County, IL 60007 (near Elk Grove Village)Help get youth from the Chicagoland area into the outdoors by participating in run fun for the entire family. Register: […]
Free
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Pedal the Preserves
Carl R. Hansen Woods • Cook County, IL 60192 (near Schaumburg)Learn basics, simple maintenance, and safe riding skills then explore the trail. Family-friendly. Loaner bikes upon request to first 15 […]
Free
Hoarders
Crabtree Nature Center • Barrington, IL 60010Come watch animals stocking up their larders for winter. All ages.
Free
Story Trail
Rolling Knolls • Elgin, IL 60120Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month by experiencing a story unfold along a short trail. A craft is available to take home […]
Free
We are All Connected/Todos estamos conectados
Crabtree Nature Center • Barrington, IL 60010Join us for a guided bilingual nature walk exploring how all of nature is interconnected, including us. Únase a nosotros […]
Free
Story Trail
Rolling Knolls • Elgin, IL 60120Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month by experiencing a story unfold along a short trail. A craft is available to take home […]
Free
Autumn Voyagers
Crabtree Nature Center • Barrington, IL 60010Learn and observe who moves when winter approaches.
Free
Story Trail
Rolling Knolls • Elgin, IL 60120Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month by experiencing a story unfold along a short trail. A craft is available to take home […]
Free
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Teen Exploration Days
Teen Exploration Day: Fishing 101
Rolling Knolls • Elgin, IL 60120Come out for an afternoon of aquatic education and casting lessons. Ages 12 & up.
Free
How to do Nothing for Overwintering Pollinators
Crabtree Nature Center • Barrington, IL 60010Find out best practices that support native pollinators.
Free
Indigenous Environmentalists Walk
Crabtree Nature Center • Barrington, IL 60010In celebration of Native American Heritage Month, enjoy a self-guided walk and learn about indigenous naturalists.
Free
Indigenous Environmentalists Walk
Crabtree Nature Center • Barrington, IL 60010In celebration of Native American Heritage Month, enjoy a self-guided walk and learn about indigenous naturalists.
Free
Wee Wandering Wednesdays
Crabtree Nature Center • Barrington, IL 60010Read a story, make a craft, and go on an adventure. Ages 3-6 w/ adult; siblings welcome. Tickets on a […]
Free
Senior Naturalists
Crabtree Nature Center • Barrington, IL 60010Discover the natural world with a themed activity. Ages 55 & up.
Free
Evening Jack O’Lantern Ramble
Crabtree Nature Center • Barrington, IL 60010Join us for a self-guided walk on our candlelit pumpkin trails.
Free
Restoration Workday
Crabtree Nature Center • Barrington, IL 60010Help protect our natural areas by collecting seeds or removing invasive species. Equipment provided. Ages 8 & up w/ adult. […]
Free
Pumpkin Scavenger Hunt Drop In
Crabtree Nature Center • Barrington, IL 60010Find all the hidden pumpkins during a fun self-guided scavenger hunt. Costumes encouraged.
Free
Fall Art
Crabtree Nature Center • Barrington, IL 60010Let the fall color be your inspiration as you paint and create leaf art. Ages 3-7 w/ adult.
Free