CSI: Critter Scene Investigation
Crabtree Nature Center • Barrington, IL 60010Can you guess what animals have been visiting from the clues they’ve left behind? Learn about tracks, scat and more […]
Events in Northwest Cook County
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Winter Art Workshop: Pottery
Rolling Knolls • Elgin, IL 60120Join us for our themed sessions as we explore pottery. Ages 13 & up.
Black History Month Celebration
Crabtree Nature Center • Barrington, IL 60010Learn about the importance of Black environmentalists and how the Forest Preserves’ trails relate to the Underground Railroad Movement.
MicroSafari: The Beginning
Crabtree Nature Center • Barrington, IL 60010Using a microscope, let’s go on a safari through the waters of Crabtree to see all the tiny creatures busily […]
Women Naturalists
Crabtree Nature Center • Barrington, IL 60010Celebrate Women’s History Month on a spring stroll discussing inspiring women who impacted our natural world.
Buckthorn Busters
Crabtree Nature Center • Barrington, IL 60010Help us improve biodiversity and remove invasive plants. Outdoor work clothing required.
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
Outdoor Cooking
Camp Reinberg • Palatine, IL 60074Cooking outdoors is easy and fun! Learn how to prepare food both over a fire and on a stove. Ages […]
Star Watch & Walk
Crabtree Nature Center • Barrington, IL 60010Star light, star bright, soak in the sounds and stars at Crabtree tonight.
Selfie Scavenger Hunt for Teens
Crabtree Nature Center • Barrington, IL 60010Drop in for a fun and unique scavenger hunt while discovering fascinating plants and animals.
Woodworking with Invasives
Camp Reinberg • Palatine, IL 60074Repurpose the common European buckthorn into something new. Equipment provided. Ages 10 & up.
The Energy of Water: A Forest Therapy Walk
Rolling Knolls • Elgin, IL 60120Join us as we gather with a grounding exercise that explores the movement of water all around us. Participants will […]
Crabtree History Table
Crabtree Nature Center • Barrington, IL 60010Experience the past and present of our site through discussion and interaction.
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
Muddy Paws Walk
Crabtree Nature Center • Barrington, IL 60010Let’s search the muddy trails to identify what other animals are using them.
Postponed Spring Nature Camp
Rolling Knolls • Elgin, IL 60120Learn the significance of spring in Native American culture while participating in various timed activities with Trickster Cultural Center.
Micro-Safari, Part II
Crabtree Nature Center • Barrington, IL 60010The microscopic adventure through Crabtree's waters continues.
Waterfowl Welcome
Crabtree Nature Center • Barrington, IL 60010Bring your favorite optics as we walk to view our wetland arrivals.
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
Forest Therapy
Camp Reinberg • Palatine, IL 60074Awaken your senses and renew your bond with nature. Ages 18 & up.
Prime Real Estate
Crabtree Nature Center • Barrington, IL 60010Watch our stewardship of cavity-nesting birds, then observe tree swallows compete for their homes.
Partial Solar Eclipse
Crabtree Nature Center • Barrington, IL 60010Use our scope and sun viewers to watch the eclipse safely.
Camping 101
Camp Reinberg • Palatine, IL 60074Join us for a workshop covering basic camping skills.
Map & Compass Walk
Crabtree Nature Center • Barrington, IL 60010Learn how to use a map and compass, then practice on a 1.5-mile walk.
Naturalist’s Choice
Crabtree Nature Center • Barrington, IL 60010Come visit to see what we came up with.
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
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Earth Day
Busse Lake Boating Center • Cook County, IL 60007 (near Elk Grove Village)Celebrate Earth Day by doing your part in helping clean up litter in the Preserves. Supplies available to check-out. Grove […]
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Earth Day Nature Play
Crabtree Nature Center • Barrington, IL 60010Play, plant, paint and pretend with family-fun activities.
Sustainability 101
Crabtree Nature Center • Barrington, IL 60010Drop by to learn about various ways to be more environmentally friendly.
Full Moon Walk
Crabtree Nature Center • Barrington, IL 60010Walk under the light of the full moon.