North Cook County Events

  • Wildlife Connections

    Wildlife Connections
    River Trail Nature Center • Northbrook, IL 60062

    Stop by the visitor center to learn about reptiles, mammals and birds from the residents of Misericordia – Heart of Mercy. All ages.

    Free
  • Cicada Pinning Class

    River Trail Nature Center • Northbrook, IL 60062

    Presented with The Insect Asylum, students will be walking through the process of entomology. What it is, why it's important, and how it's done. This […]

    $5 • Registration Required
  • Forest Therapy Walk

    River Trail Nature Center • Northbrook, IL 60062

    Reconnect with nature. Relaxing meditative practices and mindfulness led by the University of Illinois Extension.

    Free • Registration Required
  • Wildlife Connections

    Wildlife Connections
    River Trail Nature Center • Northbrook, IL 60062

    Stop by the visitor center to learn about reptiles, mammals and birds from the residents of Misericordia – Heart of Mercy. All ages.

    Free
  • Nature Arts for Health

    Weekly Wellness Programming
    Caldwell Woods Wellness Center • Chicago, IL 60646

    Experience art and wellness in this interactive nature journaling class. Led by University of Illinois Extension.

    Free • Registration Required
  • Winter Bonfire

    Camp Dan Beard • Northbrook, IL 60062

    Celebrate the start of winter with a giant bonfire. Enjoy s’mores and other snacks, games, and stargazing (weather permitting).

    Free
  • Small Serendipity

    River Trail Nature Center • Northbrook, IL 60062

    Nature stories, crafts, and activities. Children ages 3-6 w/ adult.

    Free
  • Wildlife Connections

    Wildlife Connections
    River Trail Nature Center • Northbrook, IL 60062

    Stop by the visitor center to learn about reptiles, mammals and birds from the residents of Misericordia – Heart of Mercy. All ages.

    Free
  • Evening Owl Prowl

    Bird Walk
    River Trail Nature Center • Northbrook, IL 60062

    Join a naturalist as we look for local birds. A limited supply of binoculars available for loan at select events. Ages 8 & up.

    Free • Registration Required
  • Volunteer Workday

    River Trail Nature Center • Northbrook, IL 60062

    Help us work to make River Trail even better. Ages 10 & up. Children under 15 w/ adult.

    Free • Registration Required
  • Forest Therapy Walk

    River Trail Nature Center • Northbrook, IL 60062

    Learn techniques for relaxation and meditation practices. Led by a University of Illinois Extension Master Naturalist. Ages 18 & up.

    Free • Registration Required
  • Wildlife Connections

    Wildlife Connections
    River Trail Nature Center • Northbrook, IL 60062

    Stop by the visitor center to learn about reptiles, mammals and birds from the residents of Misericordia – Heart of Mercy. All ages.

    Free