Northwest Cook County
Events
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2 Miles at 2
Crabtree Nature Center • Barrington, IL 60010Join us for an afternoon walk. Ages 18 & up.
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National (Tree) Cookie Day
Crabtree Nature Center • Barrington, IL 60010Drop in and paint a tree cookie.
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Women’s Night Out
Crabtree Nature Center • Barrington, IL 60010Reflect on the past year under the full moon. Presented by Gayle Byck from InTune with Nature.
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Owl Prowl
Crabtree Nature Center • Barrington, IL 60010Learn about our local owls and hear who’s hooting. Ages 12 & up.
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Nature Weaving
Crabtree Nature Center • Barrington, IL 60010This nature workshop incorporates the world of weaving using recycled materials. Presented by Navraaz Basati of Wandering Paths, LLC. 12 years of age and up.
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Owls
Crabtree Nature Center • Barrington, IL 60010An indoor presentation about these skilled nocturnal hunters.
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Baby Buds
Crabtree Nature Center • Barrington, IL 60010Join us for nature-themed interactive songs and stories. Tickets are first-come, first-served. Ages 0-23 months w/ adult.
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2 Miles at 2
Crabtree Nature Center • Barrington, IL 60010Join us for an afternoon walk. Ages 18 & up.
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Winter Roving Birdwatch
Crabtree Nature Center • Barrington, IL 60010Join us on Giant’s Hollow Trail to walk, talk and birdwatch.
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Senior Naturalist
Crabtree Nature Center • Barrington, IL 60010Discover the natural world with a themed activity. Ages 55 & up.
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Constellations of Our Night Sky
Crabtree Nature Center • Barrington, IL 60010Discover the constellations in the night sky during an indoor presentation followed by a short trail walk and stargazing if weather permits. Program provided by […]
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Crabtree Makerspace
Crabtree Nature Center • Barrington, IL 60010Holidays are near so stop by Crabtree to create gifts for yourself or others. Ages 15 up.
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How to Do Nothing for Overwinter Pollinators
Crabtree Nature Center • Barrington, IL 60010Learn some best practices for preserving the overwintering habitats of our native bee species.
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Wee Wanderer Wednesdays
Crabtree Nature Center • Barrington, IL 60010Join us for a special program for little naturalists. Tickets on first-come, first-served basis. Ages 2-6 w/ adult.
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Cozy Campground Book Club
Camp Reinberg • Palatine, IL 60074Join this camping themed book club!
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2 Miles at 2
Crabtree Nature Center • Barrington, IL 60010Join us for an afternoon walk. Ages 18 & up.
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Winter Roving Birdwatch
Crabtree Nature Center • Barrington, IL 60010Join us on Giant’s Hollow Trail to walk, talk and birdwatch.
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Winter Solstice Night of Lights
Crabtree Nature Center • Barrington, IL 60010Celebrate the shortest night of the year! Enjoy a bonfire and self-guided walk along our candlelit paths.
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Restoration Workday
Crabtree Nature Center • Barrington, IL 60010Help us remove invasive species. Equipment provided. High schoolers may earn service hours. Ages 8 & up, 8-17 w/ adult.
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Science of Snow
Crabtree Nature Center • Barrington, IL 60010Discover the science of snow and create your own snowflake. Presented by Anna Villanyi's Snowflakes and More. Drop-in.
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Meet Our Ambassador Animals
Crabtree Nature Center • Barrington, IL 60010Meet the animals that call Crabtree home.
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National Short Film Day
Crabtree Nature Center • Barrington, IL 60010Grab some popcorn and a chair to view a short nature film.
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Winter Play Date
Crabtree Nature Center • Barrington, IL 60010Drop-in from 10 am to 2 pm for outdoor/indoor family fun. Self-guided activity stations, learn through play.
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Owl Prowl
Crabtree Nature Center • Barrington, IL 60010Learn about our local owls and hear who’s hooting. Ages 12 & up.
Free • Registration Required
