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Events in Northwest Cook County

Outdoor Cooking

Camp Reinberg • Palatine, IL 60074

Cooking outdoors is easy and fun! Learn how to prepare food both over a fire and on a stove. Ages […]

Star Watch & Walk

Crabtree Nature Center • Barrington, IL 60010

Star light, star bright, soak in the sounds and stars at Crabtree tonight.

Selfie Scavenger Hunt for Teens

Crabtree Nature Center • Barrington, IL 60010

Drop in for a fun and unique scavenger hunt while discovering fascinating plants and animals.

Woodworking with Invasives

Camp Reinberg • Palatine, IL 60074

Repurpose the common European buckthorn into something new. Equipment provided. Ages 10 & up.

The Energy of Water: A Forest Therapy Walk

Rolling Knolls • Elgin, IL 60120

Join us as we gather with a grounding exercise that explores the movement of water all around us. Participants will […]

Crabtree History Table

Crabtree Nature Center • Barrington, IL 60010

Experience the past and present of our site through discussion and interaction.

Muddy Paws Walk

Crabtree Nature Center • Barrington, IL 60010

Let’s search the muddy trails to identify what other animals are using them.

Postponed Spring Nature Camp

Rolling Knolls • Elgin, IL 60120

Learn the significance of spring in Native American culture while participating in various timed activities with Trickster Cultural Center.

Micro-Safari, Part II

Crabtree Nature Center • Barrington, IL 60010

The microscopic adventure through Crabtree's waters continues.

Waterfowl Welcome

Crabtree Nature Center • Barrington, IL 60010

Bring your favorite optics as we walk to view our wetland arrivals.

Forest Therapy

Camp Reinberg • Palatine, IL 60074

Awaken your senses and renew your bond with nature. Ages 18 & up.

Prime Real Estate

Crabtree Nature Center • Barrington, IL 60010

Watch our stewardship of cavity-nesting birds, then observe tree swallows compete for their homes.

Partial Solar Eclipse

Crabtree Nature Center • Barrington, IL 60010

Use our scope and sun viewers to watch the eclipse safely.

Map & Compass Walk

Crabtree Nature Center • Barrington, IL 60010

Learn how to use a map and compass, then practice on a 1.5-mile walk.

Naturalist’s Choice

Crabtree Nature Center • Barrington, IL 60010

Come visit to see what we came up with.

Sustainability 101

Crabtree Nature Center • Barrington, IL 60010

Drop by to learn about various ways to be more environmentally friendly.

Full Moon Walk

Crabtree Nature Center • Barrington, IL 60010

Walk under the light of the full moon.

Walk & Talk: Quiet Walk

Carl R. Hansen Woods • Cook County, IL 60192 (near Schaumburg)

Walk & Talk hikes are for the curious mind who wants to know more about the Forest Preserves and natural […]

Youth Mental Health First Aid Training

Crabtree Nature Center • Barrington, IL 60010

The Kenneth Young Center will be offering a FREE Youth Mental Health First Aid Training for adults at Crabtree Nature […]

Micro-Safari, Part III

Crabtree Nature Center • Barrington, IL 60010

Our microscopic exploration of the lively waters of Crabtree concludes.

Phone-tography 101

Deer Grove • Cook County, IL 60074 (near Palatine)

Enjoy a morning in the preserves and learn the basics of photography using a smartphone. Grove 5.

Mental Health First Aid Training

Crabtree Nature Center • Barrington, IL 60010

Join the Kenneth Young Center on Friday, May 3rd from 9am to 3pm at Crabtree Nature Center for a FREE […]