Northwest Cook County
Events
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Winter Play Date
Crabtree Nature Center • Barrington, IL 60010Learn by playing at this outdoor/indoor family fun event with self-guided activity stations.
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Wee Wanderer Wednesday
Crabtree Nature Center • Barrington, IL 60010A special program for little naturalists. Ages 2-6 w/ caregiver. Tickets on a first-come, first-serve basis starting at 9:30 am.
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Restoration Workday
Crabtree Nature Center • Barrington, IL 60010Remove invasive species. Tools provided. Ages 8 & up w/ adult. High schoolers may earn service hours.
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Winter Workshop: Plant Press
Rolling Knolls • Elgin, IL 60120Learn the art and science of botanical preservation! Explore uses for pressed plants and take one home. Materials provided.
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Winter Painting
Crabtree Nature Center • Barrington, IL 60010Create your own masterpiece inspired by nature with step-by-step instruction. Ages 16 & up.
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Winter Painting
Crabtree Nature Center • Barrington, IL 60010Create your own masterpiece inspired by nature with step-by-step instruction. Ages 16 & up.
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Little Sprouts Sound Lab
Crabtree Nature Center • Barrington, IL 60010Explore nature’s soundscape through sensory activities and sound‑making. Ages 2-6 w/ adult. Siblings welcome.
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Senior Nature Club
Crabtree Nature Center • Barrington, IL 60010Discover the natural world with a themed activity. Ages 55 & up.
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Animal Enrichment Studio
Crabtree Nature Center • Barrington, IL 60010Create new items for our ambassador animals then watch how enrichment is used as an important part of their care.
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Baby Buds
Crabtree Nature Center • Barrington, IL 60010Join us for nature-themed interactive songs and stories. Ages 0-23 months w/ adult. Tickets on a first-come, first-serve basis.
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Seasonal Science
Crabtree Nature Center • Barrington, IL 60010Explore the wonders of winter weather through hands-on activities and experiments.
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Restoration Workday
Crabtree Nature Center • Barrington, IL 60010Remove invasive species. Tools provided. Ages 8 & up w/ adult. High schoolers may earn service hours.
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Crabtree Hygge
Crabtree Nature Center • Barrington, IL 60010Celebrate the Danish tradition of coziness with hot chocolate and relaxing activities.
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Black History Month Story Trail
Crabtree Nature Center • Barrington, IL 60010Walk a short trail featuring one family’s story from the Great Migration.
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Wee Wanderer Wednesday
Crabtree Nature Center • Barrington, IL 60010A special program for little naturalists. Ages 2-6 w/ caregiver. Tickets on a first-come, first-serve basis starting at 9:30 am.
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Spark in the Dark
Crabtree Nature Center • Barrington, IL 60010Enjoy a self-guided candlelit walk and warm up by the fire with your special someone. Ages 18 & up.
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Restoration Workday
Crabtree Nature Center • Barrington, IL 60010Remove invasive species. Tools provided. Ages 8 & up w/ adult. High schoolers may earn service hours.
Free • Registration Required -
Little Sprouts Sound Lab
Crabtree Nature Center • Barrington, IL 60010Explore nature’s soundscape through sensory activities and sound‑making. Ages 2-6 w/ adult. Siblings welcome.
Free • Registration Required -
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Senior Nature Club
Crabtree Nature Center • Barrington, IL 60010Discover the natural world with a themed activity. Ages 55 & up.
Free • Registration Required -
Teen Diamond Art
Crabtree Nature Center • Barrington, IL 60010Create your own craft with diamond art. Ages 13-17. Drop-in
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Baby Buds
Crabtree Nature Center • Barrington, IL 60010Join us for nature-themed interactive songs and stories. Ages 0-23 months w/ adult. Tickets on a first-come, first-serve basis.
Free
