Teen Exploration Day: Red, White & Blue
Crabtree Nature Center • Barrington, IL 60010Walk along on Bur Edge Trail and try to spot flowers, fruits or animals wearing our national colors! Teens and […]
Walk along on Bur Edge Trail and try to spot flowers, fruits or animals wearing our national colors! Teens and […]
Join us for a presentation on five vertebrate classes of animals, what type of covering they have and why.
Did you know frogs can be identified by just their croak? We’ll search for and learn to identify the frogs […]
Look high and low for signs of animal homes during this fun scavenger hunt on our trails. Drop-in.
Awaken your senses and renew your bond with the nature and the Preserves. Certified Forest Therapy guide. Ages 18 & […]
Explore your chakras through yoga & meditation. Certified instructor. Bring a yoga mat/towel and water. Grove 2. Yin Yoga: 11–Noon […]
Learn about their secretive beginnings which later become a part of the summer throng.
Use the latest technology to listen for the sounds of bats. Discover cool facts about these misunderstood creatures.
Family-friendly bike ride starting with a safety discussion and practical skills demo. Refreshments and free helmets available. In partnership with […]
Explore insects with activities and crafts. Who will you catch (and release) on your insect safari?
Explore with us some of the similarities and differences between us and turtles. Ages 5-8 w/adult.
Part workshop, part campout! Learn camping skills then spend the night.
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.