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 […]
Learn about the unique way canines view and navigate the world around them and the secrets to their success and […]
Help get Chicago youth outside by participating in an adventure obstacle race for the entire family.
Play, plant, paint and pretend. Celebrate Earth Day with family-fun nature activities.
Celebrate the grandeur of trees and why they’re vital to our community with plantings and walks. Drop-in.
Help us improve the quality of our woodlands by removing this invasive species. Sturdy shoes, gloves, long sleeves and long […]
Sponsored by Citizens for Conservation, track spring bird migration with naturalists on a guided walk. Bring binoculars and insect repellent, […]
Interact with some of the important equipment used to preserve and maintain the local ecosystems here at Crabtree.
Learn about the unique way birds view and navigate the world around them and the secrets to their success and […]
Celebrate migrating birds by seeing how many you can spot on this guided bird hike! Birders of all levels are […]
Drop-in to join us for a bird watch from a fixed location to see who is winging in and who […]
Sponsored by Citizens for Conservation, track spring bird migration with naturalists on a guided walk. Bring binoculars and insect repellent, […]
Sponsored by Citizens for Conservation, track spring bird migration with naturalists on a guided walk. Bring binoculars and insect repellent, […]
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.
Events Guide (PDF)Get free transportation to the Forest Preserves for your group.
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Sign UpThe Forest Preserves is committed to providing equal, integrated participation for individuals with disabilities. Please contact the Nature Center hosting your event or program 72 hours in advance to request reasonable accommodations or inquire about site accessibility.
Please contact Experience.Nature@cookcountyil.gov or 708-771-1573 about accommodations for specific camping and outdoor recreation activities.