Crabtree Nature Center Grand Re-Opening

Crabtree Nature Center • Barrington, IL 60010

Celebrate the newly renovated Crabtree Nature Center! Following the ribbon-cutting ceremony, visitors can enjoy tours of the updated nature center, […]

Free Afternoon Movie

Crabtree Nature Center • Barrington, IL 60010

“Monty and Rose 2: The World of Monty and Rose” is a feature-length documentary that tells the story of the […]

Twilight Canoe at Crabtree

Crabtree Nature Center • Barrington, IL 60010

Explore natural wonders surrounding a local lake in a canoe at twilight. Ages 12 & up.

Must See Mustelids

Crabtree Nature Center • Barrington, IL 60010

Learn about members of the mustelid family that call Cook County home. Outdoor presentation. Ages 6 & up.

Prairie Wildflower Walk

Crabtree Nature Center • Barrington, IL 60010

Enjoy a late summer walk through Phantom Prairie to see what’s blooming.

Art in Nature

Crabtree Nature Center • Barrington, IL 60010

Celebrate creativity and color as all ages are invited to try different media and techniques to create art. Sculpt, paint […]

Fitness Hike

Deer Grove-West • Cook County, IL 60010 (near Barrington)

Fitness Hikes are for those looking to get some exercise outdoors. Fitness hikes will be faster paced with little to […]

Dagwaag (Fall) Camp

Rolling Knolls • Elgin, IL 60120

Presented by Trickster Cultural Center, participate in activities and discover the significance of harvest season in Native American culture.

Party for the Preserves

Crabtree Nature Center • Barrington, IL 60010

Spend some time outdoors to celebrate your preserve system. We will have a variety of programming.

Walk & Talk: Sunset Walk in Spanish

Busse Lake Boating Center • Cook County, IL 60007 (near Elk Grove Village)

Walk & Talk Hikes are for the curious mind who want to know more about the Forest Preserves and natural […]

Why Did the Woolly Bear Cross the Road?

Crabtree Nature Center • Barrington, IL 60010

Take a short walk and learn how these big fuzzy caterpillars are preparing for winter. Ages 3 & up.