Nature Play
Events
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Winter Solstice Day
FeaturedThatcher Woods • River Forest, IL 60305Celebrate the winter solstice by participating in fun activities, both inside and out, including an outdoor bonfire. Drop in. Schedule: Paper Snowflake Making Workshop: 10 […]
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Solstice Celebration
FeaturedCamp Shabbona Woods • South Holland, IL 60473Celebrate the shortest day of the year with seasonal crafts and guided walks. Warm up by the bonfire with refreshments.
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Animal Tracking Mystery
Twenty-Sixth Street Woods-West • Cook County, IL 60526 (near La Grange Park)Learn the basics of animal tracking, then use your detective skills to solve a forest mystery.
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Fun with Fossils!
Trailside Museum of Natural History • River Forest, IL 60305Learn all about fossils, make your own "fossil" and peruse some of our best fossils. Ages 4 & up. Drop in.
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Winter Exploration Day
Dan Ryan Woods Pavilion • Chicago, IL 60620Enjoy snowshoeing (weather permitting), nature hikes, art making, campfires and more!
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Winter Nature Days
River Trail Nature Center • Northbrook, IL 60062Drop in for family fun nature activities including pinecone bird feeders, walking sticks and more.
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Winter Nature Days
River Trail Nature Center • Northbrook, IL 60062Drop in for family fun nature activities including pinecone bird feeders, walking sticks and more.
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Winter Play Date
Crabtree Nature Center • Barrington, IL 60010Drop-in from 10 am to 2 pm for outdoor/indoor family fun. Self-guided activity stations, learn through play.
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Animail
Crabtree Nature Center • Barrington, IL 60010Young visitors can help us deliver postcards to our animal ambassadors.
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Hygge Hangout
Little Red Schoolhouse Nature Center • Willow Springs, IL 60480Join a cozy, indoor community filled with activities, games and refreshments. Inspired by the Danish practice of Hygge.
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Hygge Hangout
Little Red Schoolhouse Nature Center • Willow Springs, IL 60480Join a cozy, indoor community filled with activities, games and refreshments. Inspired by the Danish practice of Hygge.
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Family Winter Scavenger Hunt and Campfire
Trailside Museum of Natural History • River Forest, IL 60305Enjoy a self-guided scavenger hunt for signs of animals and plant life. Followed by snacks and relaxing around a campfire.
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Wee Wanderer Wednesdays
Crabtree Nature Center • Barrington, IL 60010Join us for a special program for little naturalists. Tickets on first-come, first-served basis. Ages 2-6 w/ adult.
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Animal Tracking Mystery
Teason’s Woods • Cook County, IL 60464 (near Palos Park)Learn the basics of animal tracking, then use your detective skills to solve a forest mystery.
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CSI: Critter Scene Investigation
Crabtree Nature Center • Barrington, IL 60010Drop in to gather clues to learn about wildlife.
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Baby Buds
Crabtree Nature Center • Barrington, IL 60010Join us for nature-themed interactive songs and stories. Tickets are first-come, first-served. Ages 0-23 months w/ adult.
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Wee Wonders: Snowflakes
Sand Ridge Nature Center • South Holland, IL 60473Learn about nature through sensory experiences, stories and artmaking. Ages 2-5 w/ adult.
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Wee Wonders: Snowflakes
Sand Ridge Nature Center • South Holland, IL 60473Learn about nature through sensory experiences, stories and artmaking. Ages 2-5 w/ adult.
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Wee Wanderer Wednesdays
Crabtree Nature Center • Barrington, IL 60010Join us for a special program for little naturalists. Tickets on first-come, first-served basis. Ages 2-6 w/ adult.
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Winter Insects
Sagawau Environmental Learning Center • Lemont, IL 60439Believe it or not, some insects are active through the winter. Search for these cold-hardy survivors. Ages 14 & up.
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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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Canceled Dungeons & Dragons (Flies theme)
Caldwell Woods Wellness Center • Chicago, IL 60646Join us for a nature-themed DND one-shot campaign. No experience required. BYO-Dice.
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Bluegrass Jam
Trailside Museum of Natural History • River Forest, IL 60305Bring your own guitar, fiddle, etc. and join the jam! All are welcome to play or just listen. Drop in.
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Wee Wanderer Wednesdays
Crabtree Nature Center • Barrington, IL 60010Join us for a special program for little naturalists. Tickets on first-come, first-served basis. Ages 2-6 w/ adult.
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