Northwest Cook County
Events
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Restoration Workday
Crabtree Nature Center • Barrington, IL 60010Help us restore prairie habitat by removing invasive species. Equipment provided. Ages 8 & up.
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Junior Naturalist Walk
Crabtree Nature Center • Barrington, IL 60010Earn a Junior Naturalist badge by taking a short walk, then doing an indoor activity book. Ages 6-12 w/ caregiver.
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Sulky Bird Count
Crabtree Nature Center • Barrington, IL 60010Join a naturalist as we explore this preserve while looking for local birds. A limited supply of binoculars available for loan at select events. All levels […]
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Summer Artisan Series: Floral Arranging
Crabtree Nature Center • Barrington, IL 60010Get crafty on select evenings. New topics each month.
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Sunset Photography Meetup
Crabtree Nature Center • Barrington, IL 60010Join nature photographers for a guided walk to explore the grounds and capture nature in the fading light of dusk.
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Busse Night Ride
Busse Lake Boating Center • Cook County, IL 60007 (near Elk Grove Village)Ride the trail at sunset, twilight or in the dark! Ticket includes live music, bonfires, refreshments and more.
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Art in Nature Festival
FeaturedCrabtree Nature Center • Barrington, IL 60010Bring out your inner artist and create your own masterpiece using different mediums. Experience live art demonstrations and go home with a one-of-a-kind piece. Local […]
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Garden Day
Rolling Knolls • Elgin, IL 60120Want to get your hands dirty? Help us grow the Trickster Cultural Center gardens! Call 847-301-2090 for more info.
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Chair Yoga
Crabtree Nature Center • Barrington, IL 60010Explore gentle postures, breathwork, meditation and deep relaxation with Karen Fotopoulos, a registered yoga teacher from Discover Yoga with Karen. 18 and up.
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National Wildlife Day
Crabtree Nature Center • Barrington, IL 60010Discover and celebrate the wildly wonderful wildlife of Illinois and abroad.
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National Hummingbird Day
Crabtree Nature Center • Barrington, IL 60010Explore the conservation and historical importance of these birds throughout the Americas: Family-friendly activities and crafts: 10 am to 3 pm Walking presentation for ages […]
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Adaptive Cycling – Provider Training
Busse Lake Boating Center • Cook County, IL 60007 (near Elk Grove Village)A hands-on, skills-based session that equips local providers with the tools, techniques, and confidence to safely deliver inclusive cycling experiences for individuals with physical disabilities. […]
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Wee Wandering Wednesdays
Crabtree Nature Center • Barrington, IL 60010Read a story, make a craft and go on an adventure. Ages 2 to 6 with an adult. Tickets are available on a first-come, first-served […]
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Adaptive Cycling – Fitting, Skills and Riding
Busse Lake Boating Center • Cook County, IL 60007 (near Elk Grove Village)Participants experience personalized bike fittings, hands-on skill development, and a guided ride to build confidence, independence, and enjoyment on adaptive cycles. Grove 20.
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Camping 101
Camp Reinberg • Palatine, IL 60074Learn basic skills like how to set up a tent, build a fire, dress for the weather and more!
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Senior Nature Club
Crabtree Nature Center • Barrington, IL 60010Discover nature through activities. Ages 55 & up.
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Meet Our Ambassador Animals
Crabtree Nature Center • Barrington, IL 60010Meet the animals that call Crabtree home.
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Hoarders!
Crabtree Nature Center • Barrington, IL 60010Learn how local animals are scurrying about and stocking up in preparation for winter.
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Garden Day
Rolling Knolls • Elgin, IL 60120Want to get your hands dirty? Help us grow the Trickster Cultural Center gardens! Call 847-301-2090 for more info.
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Golden Prairie Walks
Crabtree Nature Center • Barrington, IL 60010Join us for an afternoon stroll.
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Fall Artisan Series: Flower Press
Crabtree Nature Center • Barrington, IL 60010Get crafty on select Wednesday evenings. Ages 18 & up.
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Canceled Solar Day – Drop-in
Crabtree Nature Center • Barrington, IL 60010Meet our partners from NW Suburban Astronomy as we safely view our nearest star. Scopes will be setup near the parking lot.
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Restoration Workday
Crabtree Nature Center • Barrington, IL 60010Help us restore healthy habitats. Ages 8 & up. Children under 15 w/ adult. High schoolers may earn service hours.
Free • Registration Required
