Must See Mustelids
Crabtree Nature Center • Barrington, IL 60010Learn about members of the mustelid family that call Cook County home. Outdoor presentation. Ages 6 & up.
Learn about members of the mustelid family that call Cook County home. Outdoor presentation. Ages 6 & up.
Enjoy a late summer walk through Phantom Prairie to see what’s blooming.
Celebrate creativity and color as all ages are invited to try different media and techniques to create art. Sculpt, paint […]
Fitness Hikes are for those looking to get some exercise outdoors. Fitness hikes will be faster paced with little to […]
Can you find all the tiny houses along the Bur Edge Trail?
Presented by Trickster Cultural Center, participate in activities and discover the significance of harvest season in Native American culture.
Spend some time outdoors to celebrate your preserve system. We will have a variety of programming.
Walk & Talk Hikes are for the curious mind who want to know more about the Forest Preserves and natural […]
Take a short walk and learn how these big fuzzy caterpillars are preparing for winter. Ages 3 & up.
These insects can be plentiful, and at times “pesky.” Join this presentation to learn about them.
Oak trees tower high along the Giant’s Hollow Trail. Learn about what makes them special.
Join us for a workshop covering basic camping skills. All ages.
Join us for a presentation comparing mammals found in Cook County with some of the mammals found in South Korea.
Find all the hidden pumpkins on our Giants Hollow Trail during this fun scavenger hunt. Costumes encouraged but not required.
Carve a pumpkin while surrounded by the natural beauty within the Forest Preserves. Supplies provided.
Enjoy a night walk on our trails lit with carved pumpkins. Register for a time slot.
Let’s take a stroll through the woods and watch squirrels and chipmunks busily stocking their larders for survival through winter.
Humans have many uses for plants, and on Veterans Day, we will observe how they were used in the military.
Repurpose the common European buckthorn into something new. Equipment provided. Ages 10 & up. Participants under 16 must be accompanied […]
Put on some gloves and join us to remove invasive species. Tools and eye protection provided. Ages 8 & up. […]
Earn your service hours while helping the environment. Ages 13–17 must be accompanied by an adult.
Find out more about whitetail deer and what unique survival adaptations they have on a guided walk. 8 years & […]
Join us for a fast paced 3-mile hike through all three of Crabtree’s habitats. Ages 18 & up.
An introduction to some practices that benefit overwintering pollinators in your garden.
Join us for a short presentation to learn about our local owls and observe them on the trail. Ages 12 […]
Nearly all Forest Preserves events are free; some require registration and/or a low fee. Residents may qualify for free admission opportunities at our partners: Brookfield Zoo Chicago and the Chicago Botanic Garden.
Printed copies of our quarterly Events Guide are available at our Nature Centers and General Headquarters. They may also be available at your local city hall or library. Know a location that should have our Events Guide? Contact us.
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Please contact Experience.Nature@cookcountyil.gov or 708-771-1573 about accommodations for specific camping and outdoor recreation activities.