Teen Exploration Day: Red, White & Blue

Crabtree Nature Center • Barrington, IL 60010

Walk along on Bur Edge Trail and try to spot flowers, fruits or animals wearing our national colors! Teens and […]

Animal Coverings

Crabtree Nature Center • Barrington, IL 60010

Join us for a presentation on five vertebrate classes of animals, what type of covering they have and why.

Frogs!

Crabtree Nature Center • Barrington, IL 60010

Did you know frogs can be identified by just their croak? We’ll search for and learn to identify the frogs […]

Forest Therapy Walk

Carl R. Hansen Woods • Cook County, IL 60192 (near Schaumburg)

Awaken your senses and renew your bond with the nature and the Preserves. Certified Forest Therapy guide. Ages 18 & […]

Yoga and Meditation in the Preserves

Deer Grove-East • Cook County, IL 60074 (near Palatine)

Explore your chakras through yoga & meditation. Certified instructor. Bring a yoga mat/towel and water. Grove 2. Yin Yoga: 11–Noon […]

Cicadas

Crabtree Nature Center • Barrington, IL 60010

Learn about their secretive beginnings which later become a part of the summer throng.

Bats!

Crabtree Nature Center • Barrington, IL 60010

Use the latest technology to listen for the sounds of bats. Discover cool facts about these misunderstood creatures.

Pedal the Preserves

Carl R. Hansen Woods • Cook County, IL 60192 (near Schaumburg)

Family-friendly bike ride starting with a safety discussion and practical skills demo. Refreshments and free helmets available. In partnership with […]

Bugapalooza!

Crabtree Nature Center • Barrington, IL 60010

Explore insects with activities and crafts. Who will you catch (and release) on your insect safari?

Turtle Parts

Crabtree Nature Center • Barrington, IL 60010

Explore with us some of the similarities and differences between us and turtles. Ages 5-8 w/adult.

Camping 101 – Overnight!

Camp Reinberg • Palatine, IL 60074

Part workshop, part campout! Learn camping skills then spend the night.

$50