Snowshoe Walk
Camp Reinberg • Palatine, IL 60074Enjoy the preserves in snowshoes. Snowshoes provided; 4” of snow required. If snowshoeing is not possible, walks and other activities […]
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Spring Stroll
Crabtree Nature Center • Barrington, IL 60010Search for the first signs of spring on a naturalist-led walk.
Crabtree History Hike
Crabtree Nature Center • Barrington, IL 60010Experience a walk-through time together as we discuss the early days of Crabtree Nature Center and what came before. Ages […]
Teen Exploration Day: Waterfowl Watch
Crabtree Nature Center • Barrington, IL 60010Calling all teenage bird-lovers! Borrow binoculars and dive deeper into observing and getting to know the ducks and geese that […]
Wellness in the Woods
Rolling Knolls • Elgin, IL 60120Let nature keep you healthy by joining in active, playful and restful activities.
Muddy Paws
Crabtree Nature Center • Barrington, IL 60010Muddy spring means muddy trails and lots of animal tracks. Search for and identify what animals are using the trails […]
Radio Telemetry
Crabtree Nature Center • Barrington, IL 60010Learn about radio telemetry and how it’s used to track animals. Try your hand at using radio telemetry equipment.
Prime Real Estate
Crabtree Nature Center • Barrington, IL 60010See why and how we provide cavity nesting birds with accommodations. Then stay to see the tree swallows compete.
Prehistoric Play Day
Mathew Bieszczat Volunteer Resource Center • Chicago, IL 60646Learn about the amazing world of Ice Age Illinois through a series of family-oriented games and activities. Intended for ages […]
Teen Exploration Day: Wilderness Survival
Busse Forest-South • Cook County, IL 60007 (near Elk Grove Village)This hands-on program demonstrates how to use the natural resources around you. Ages 13-18 only. Drop-in. Grove 6.
Clever Canines
Crabtree Nature Center • Barrington, IL 60010Learn about the unique way canines view and navigate the world around them and the secrets to their success and […]
Chicago Voyagers Adventure Challenge
Busse Forest-South • Cook County, IL 60007 (near Elk Grove Village)Help get Chicago youth outside by participating in an adventure obstacle race for the entire family.