Nature Play
Events
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Spring Break Boredom Busters
Crabtree Nature Center • Barrington, IL 60010Young naturalists enjoy jam-packed fun exploring nature, playing games, creating art and spending time outdoors. Adult supervision required. Ages 5 to 8: 10-11:30 am Ages […]
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Nature’s Art Box
Little Red Schoolhouse Nature Center • Willow Springs, IL 60480Explore the wild side of creativity! Kids ages 3–6 with an adult can enjoy hands-on nature-inspired art and activities. Supplies provided.
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Spring Breakout Adventure
Dan Ryan Woods Visitor Center & Pavilion • Chicago, IL 60620Spend your time on break, outside! Try several outdoor recreation activities. Explore, discover and create!
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Micro Safari, Pt 2
Crabtree Nature Center • Barrington, IL 60010Our microscopic exploration of life in the waters of Crabtree continues.
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Tree Faces
FeaturedRiver Trail Nature Center • Northbrook, IL 60062Make faces on our trees with natural materials. All ages.
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Space Celebration: Storytime and Craft
Trailside Museum of Natural History • River Forest, IL 60305Join us for an out-of-this-world story-time and outer-space craft during spring break. Ages 2-7 w/ adult.
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Wee Wanderer Wednesdays
Crabtree Nature Center • Barrington, IL 60010Join us for a special program for little naturalists. Ticket giveaway starts at 9:30 am and are available on a first-come, first-served basis. Ages 2-6 […]
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Spring Break Fest
FeaturedThatcher Woods • River Forest, IL 60305Youth and families, enjoy time out of school! Try archery, build and play with natural materials, learn orienteering, paint a bird house and more.
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Zoo Adventure Passport! (ZAP!): Conservation Science Adventures
Trailside Museum of Natural History • River Forest, IL 60305Explore through play-based learning, nature crafts and discovery. In partnership with Brookfield Zoo Chicago. Drop in.
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The Unburied Treasure Hunt
River Trail Nature Center • Northbrook, IL 60062Pick up a treasure map then decode the clues onsite. All ages.
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Wee Wonders: Wildflowers
Sand Ridge Nature Center • South Holland, IL 60473Bring your little ones to learn about spring wildflowers and experience their beauty as they bloom. Ages 2-5 w/ adult.
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Fishing Derby
Papoose Lake • Cook County, IL 60464 (near Palos Park)Join the Village of Palos Park and the Forest Preserves for a family-fun day of fishing.
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GPS Scavenger Hunt
River Trail Nature Center • Northbrook, IL 60062Learn about and participate in a technology-inspired scavenger hunt. All ages.
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GPS Scavenger Hunt
River Trail Nature Center • Northbrook, IL 60062Learn about and participate in a technology-inspired scavenger hunt. All ages.
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Wee Wonders: Wildflowers
Sand Ridge Nature Center • South Holland, IL 60473Bring your little ones to learn about spring wildflowers and experience their beauty as they bloom. Ages 2-5 w/ adult.
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Bluegrass Jam
Trailside Museum of Natural History • River Forest, IL 60305Build a simple instrument with us or bring your own guitar, fiddle, etc. All are welcome to play or listen.
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GPS Scavenger Hunt
River Trail Nature Center • Northbrook, IL 60062Learn about and participate in a technology-inspired scavenger hunt. All ages.
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Sensory Play Day – Drop in
Crabtree Nature Center • Barrington, IL 60010Engage in activities that stimulate all five senses: sight, sound, smell, taste and touch. All ages.
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Wee Wanderer Wednesdays
Crabtree Nature Center • Barrington, IL 60010Join us for a special program for little naturalists. Ticket giveaway starts at 9:30 am and are available on a first-come, first-served basis. Ages 2-6 […]
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Thursdays in Nature: Signs of Spring
Trailside Museum of Natural History • River Forest, IL 60305Connect to nature through fun-themed activities and crafts for adults and kids. Drop in.
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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, 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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