Nature at Night
River Trail Nature Center • Northbrook, IL 60062Explore the world of nature after the sun sets.
$5
Events in North Cook County
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Teen Shelter Building
Camp Dan Beard • Northbrook, IL 60062Learn all about primitive shelter buildings and build your own. Bring your friends! Ages 12 & up.
Spring Stroll
River Trail Nature Center • Northbrook, IL 60062A walk to highlight the signs of spring.
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Community Powwow: Murdered and Missing Indigenous Relatives
Caldwell Woods • Chicago, IL 60646In partnership with the American Indian Health Services Center, St. Kateri Center, Trickster Cultural Center, American Indian Center-Chicago, and the […]
Frog Frenzy
River Trail Nature Center • Northbrook, IL 60062Learn how to dress, act and live as a frog.
Adult Game Night
Caldwell Woods • Chicago, IL 60646A night of outdoor games, trivia, and nature play. BYOB (no glass). Ages 21 & up.
Migratory Bird Day: Birding Basics
River Trail Nature Center • Northbrook, IL 60062Learn the basics of bird watching. Ages 8 & up.
Migratory Bird Day: Raptor Encounter
River Trail Nature Center • Northbrook, IL 60062Get up close with live birds of prey.
Wildflower Walk
River Trail Nature Center • Northbrook, IL 60062Learn about spring woodland wildflowers on a casual walk.
Walk & Talk: Social Club
Linne Woods • Morton Grove, IL 60053Walk & Talk hikes are for the curious mind who wants to know more about the Forest Preserves and natural […]
A Symphony of Nature: A Forest Therapy Walk
Caldwell Woods • Chicago, IL 60646Join us as we gather with the healing sounds of singing bowls in the forest and explore the sounds of […]
Night Hike
River Trail Nature Center • Northbrook, IL 60062An evening walk to learn about nocturnal animals at River Trail.
$5
Volunteer Workdays
River Trail Nature Center • Northbrook, IL 60062Help us work to make River Trail even better. Ages 10 & up; under 15 w/adult.
Des Plaines Canoe and Kayak Marathon
Dam No. 2 Woods • Cook County, IL 60056 (near Mount Prospect)Join the second oldest continual canoe race in the United States! The race begins at Oak Springs Road in Libertyville […]
Nature Navigators: Discovering the Outdoors with Refugee Youth Leaders
Bunker Hill • Niles, IL 60714Join us for an exciting outdoor event that bridges cultures, connects newcomers to nature and celebrates the spirit of adventure! […]
Spring Stroll
River Trail Nature Center • Northbrook, IL 60062A walk to highlight the signs of spring.
Archery 101
Caldwell Woods • Chicago, IL 60646Learn the basics of archery. Equipment provided. Ages 10 & up.
Let’s Play! Forest Exploration Day
Erickson Woods • Cook County, IL 60093 (near Winnetka)Engage in creative, imaginative, and child-directed, outdoor free-play as a family. In partnership with The Alliance for Early Childhood and BackYard Nature Center.
Pedal the Preserves
Miami Woods • Morton Grove, IL 60053Learn bicycle basics, simple maintenance, and safe riding skills then explore the North Branch Trail. Family-friendly. Limited loaner bikes upon request. In […]
Small Serendipity
River Trail Nature Center • Northbrook, IL 60062Nature stories, crafts, and activities. Children ages 3 to 6 with adult.
Free
Walk & Talk Hike: LGBTQ2S+ Environmentalists
LaBagh Woods • Chicago, IL 60630Walk & Talk Hikes are for the curious mind who wants to know more about the Forest Preserves and natural […]
Rise of the Cicada
Caldwell Woods • Chicago, IL 60646Learn about the once-in-a-lifetime double-brood cicada emergence and participate in cicada-themed activities.
The Un-buried Treasure Hunt
River Trail Nature Center • Northbrook, IL 60062Pick up a treasure map then decode the clues along the trails to find the un-buried treasure.
Campfire Stories
River Trail Nature Center • Northbrook, IL 60062Enjoy the lingering daylight on the longest day of the year with stories, songs and s’mores around the campfire.
$5
Fridays in the Field
River Trail Nature Center • Northbrook, IL 60062Discover something new in nature with University of Illinois Extension Volunteers.
Free
Serpent Safari
River Trail Nature Center • Northbrook, IL 60062A program all about snakes.
Small Serendipity
River Trail Nature Center • Northbrook, IL 60062Nature stories, crafts, and activities. Children ages 3 to 6 with adult.
Free
Fridays in the Field
River Trail Nature Center • Northbrook, IL 60062Discover something new in nature with University of Illinois Extension Volunteers.
Free
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International Mud Day Celebration
Caldwell Woods • Chicago, IL 60646Join others around the globe for a morning of splashing, squishing, mud creations, and more! Dress to get messy. All ages. […]
Free
Fridays in the Field
River Trail Nature Center • Northbrook, IL 60062Discover something new in nature with University of Illinois Extension Volunteers.
Free