Full Moon Walk
Crabtree Nature Center • Barrington, IL 60010Walk under the light of the full moon.
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Thursdays at Sulky Pond
Crabtree Nature Center • Barrington, IL 60010Bring your own or borrow our optics to observe and record what birds are winging in.
Walk & Talk: Quiet Walk
Carl R. Hansen Woods • Cook County, IL 60192 (near Schaumburg)Walk & Talk hikes are for the curious mind who wants to know more about the Forest Preserves and natural […]
Youth Mental Health First Aid Training
Crabtree Nature Center • Barrington, IL 60010The Kenneth Young Center will be offering a FREE Youth Mental Health First Aid Training for adults at Crabtree Nature […]
Micro-Safari, Part III
Crabtree Nature Center • Barrington, IL 60010Our microscopic exploration of the lively waters of Crabtree concludes.
Wee Wandering Wednesdays
Crabtree Nature Center • Barrington, IL 60010A special program for little naturalists. Read a story, make a craft, and go on an adventure. Ages 3 to […]
Free
Phone-tography 101
Deer Grove • Cook County, IL 60074 (near Palatine)Enjoy a morning in the preserves and learn the basics of photography using a smartphone. Grove 5.
Mental Health First Aid Training
Crabtree Nature Center • Barrington, IL 60010Join the Kenneth Young Center on Friday, May 3rd from 9am to 3pm at Crabtree Nature Center for a FREE […]
Relax & Unwind Sunset Walk
Crabtree Nature Center • Barrington, IL 60010Join us for a Mental Health Awareness Month walk. Ages 18 & up.
Touch a Tractor at Crabtree
Crabtree Nature Center • Barrington, IL 60010Interact with some of the important equipment used to preserve and maintain Crabtree.
Morning Bird Walk for World Migratory Bird Day
Crabtree Nature Center • Barrington, IL 60010Celebrate migrating birds on guided bird walks. All birding levels welcomed; binoculars available to lend.
World Migratory Bird Day Big Sit
Crabtree Nature Center • Barrington, IL 60010Drop-in for a bird watch from a fixed location.
Star Party
Deer Grove-East • Cook County, IL 60074 (near Palatine)Explore astronomy on this family-friendly night in the Preserves. Crafts, stargazing and refreshments included. Grove 3.
Mother’s Day Woodland Wildflower Walk
Crabtree Nature Center • Barrington, IL 60010Join us for a walk in the woodland.
Wee Wandering Wednesdays
Crabtree Nature Center • Barrington, IL 60010A special program for little naturalists. Read a story, make a craft, and go on an adventure. Ages 3 to […]
Free
Community Science: Frog Monitoring
Crabtree Nature Center • Barrington, IL 60010Learn about frog calls, then listen to them on a walk. Ages 10 & up.
Kite Fest
Barrington Road Pond • Hoffman Estates, IL 60194In honor of Asian American Pacific Islander Heritage Month, participate in all thing’s kites. Timed flying demonstration, crafts, and more.
Garlic Mustard Pull
Crabtree Nature Center • Barrington, IL 60010Help us improve our woodlands by removing this invasive species.
Forest Therapy
Rolling Knolls • Elgin, IL 60120Awaken your senses and renew your bond with nature. Ages 18 & up.
Camping 101
Camp Reinberg • Palatine, IL 60074Join us for a workshop covering basic camping skills.
Insect Architects
Crabtree Nature Center • Barrington, IL 60010Meet some of the most impressive builders and manipulators in the insect world. Ages 6 & up.
Canceled April Showers Bring May Flowers
Crabtree Nature Center • Barrington, IL 60010Delight in the sights, scents and stories of spring flowers on a guided walk.
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IKES Fish for Fun
Rolling Knolls • Elgin, IL 60120You are invited to this annual fishing extravaganza. Give-a-ways to participants, prizes for category winners, and refreshments for all. Event […]
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Explore the Forest
Crabtree Nature Center • Barrington, IL 60010Celebrate everything the Forest Preserves has to offer through animal encounters, arts & crafts, recreation, and much more at this […]
Wee Wandering Wednesdays
Crabtree Nature Center • Barrington, IL 60010A special program for little naturalists. Read a story, make a craft, and go on an adventure. Ages 3 to […]
Free
Crabtree Gyotaku
Crabtree Nature Center • Barrington, IL 60010Join us for a brief presentation and create your own masterpiece using the traditional Japanese art form of printing fish. […]
Free
Frog Frenzy
Crabtree Nature Center • Barrington, IL 60010Hear who is croaking in the night. Ages 7 and up.
Nature Table
Crabtree Nature Center • Barrington, IL 60010Examine seasonal objects and specimens with a naturalist.
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