Northwest Cook County
Events
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Senior Nature Club
Crabtree Nature Center • Barrington, IL 60010Discover nature through activities. Ages 55 & up.
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Pride Night
Crabtree Nature Center • Barrington, IL 60010Enjoy an evening at the nature center with s’mores around the campfire. This is a welcoming event for LGBTQ2S+ individuals and allies to connect, unwind, […]
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Map and Compass
Crabtree Nature Center • Barrington, IL 60010Learn how to use a map and compass for navigation, then practice on a 1.5-mile walk.
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Little Sprouts Sound Lab
Crabtree Nature Center • Barrington, IL 60010Explore nature through sensory activities, outdoor listening and sound‑making. Ages 2-6 w/ adult. Siblings welcome.
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Plants in the Military
Crabtree Nature Center • Barrington, IL 60010Celebrate Veterans Day by learning how plants were used in the military.
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Meet Our Ambassador Animals
Crabtree Nature Center • Barrington, IL 60010Meet the animals that call Crabtree home.
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How To Do Nothing for Overwintering Pollinators
Crabtree Nature Center • Barrington, IL 60010Learn about the best gardening practices for fostering our native bee species.
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Restoration Workday
Crabtree Nature Center • Barrington, IL 60010Help us restore healthy habitats. Ages 8 & up. Children under 15 w/ adult. High schoolers may earn service hours.
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Waterfowl Watch
Crabtree Nature Center • Barrington, IL 60010Let’s walk out to our wetlands to see migrating waterfowl. Ages 13 & up.
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Wee Wandering Wednesdays
Crabtree Nature Center • Barrington, IL 60010Read a story, make a craft and go on an adventure. Ages 2 to 6 with an adult. Tickets are available on a first-come, first-served […]
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Fall Artisan Series: Painting
Crabtree Nature Center • Barrington, IL 60010Get crafty on select Wednesday evenings. Ages 18 & up.
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Buckthorn Dyeing Workshop
Crabtree Nature Center • Barrington, IL 60010Cut buckthorn then create dyed fabric with it during this immersive workshop with Chicago artist Katelyn Patton.
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Beaver Moon Sound Bath
Crabtree Nature Center • Barrington, IL 60010Join Navraaz Kaur Basati from Wandering Paths on this immersive nature walk and sound bath.
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Restoration Workday
Crabtree Nature Center • Barrington, IL 60010Help us restore healthy habitats. Ages 8 & up. Children under 15 w/ adult. High schoolers may earn service hours.
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