Northwest Cook County
Events
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What is Restoration?
Crabtree Nature Center • Barrington, IL 60010Due to heat and air quality advisories, this event has been moved indoors. Join us for an indoor presentation on what restoration is and why […]
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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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Summer Nature Camp
Rolling Knolls • Elgin, IL 60120Learn the significance of summer in Native American culture while participating in various activities. Presented by Trickster Cultural Center.
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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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Summer Artisan Series: Papermaking
Crabtree Nature Center • Barrington, IL 60010Get crafty on select evenings. New topics each month.
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Camping 101
Camp Reinberg • Palatine, IL 60074Join us for a workshop to learn basic skills like how to set up a tent, build a fire, dress for the weather and more!
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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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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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Nature Wellness Walk
Deer Grove-East • Cook County, IL 60074 (near Palatine)Relaxing mindfulness and meditative practice during this leisure walk. Led by University of Illinois-Extension. Ages 18 & up. Grove 1.
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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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Meet Our Ambassador Animals
Crabtree Nature Center • Barrington, IL 60010Meet the animals that call Crabtree home.
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Let’s Go Find Some Bugs
Crabtree Nature Center • Barrington, IL 60010Play bug bingo as we hunt for the best bugs of the summer.
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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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Camping 101: Overnight!
Camp Reinberg • Palatine, IL 60074Part workshop, part campout! Learn camping skills then spend the night. Cost: $50/group of 6. Event starts at 5:30 pm.
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Watercolor Workshop with Berry-based Paints
Crabtree Nature Center • Barrington, IL 60010Join Navraaz Basati of Wandering Paths, LLC on a forest therapy walk, then paint using plant-based inks on seed paper.
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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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Prairie Pages
Crabtree Nature Center • Barrington, IL 60010Join our adult nature book club with the Barrington Area Library! Discuss Eager: The Surprising Secret Life of Beaves and Why They Matter by Ben […]
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Morning Prairie Walk
Crabtree Nature Center • Barrington, IL 60010Join us for a hike around Phantom Prairie. Ages 12 & up.
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Camping 101
Camp Reinberg • Palatine, IL 60074Join us for a workshop to learn basic skills like how to set up a tent, build a fire, dress for the weather and more!
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Twilight Canoe
Crabtree Nature Center • Barrington, IL 60010Explore the wonders of Crabtree Lake at twilight. Presented with Chicago River Canoe and Kayak. Ages 18 & up.
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Wildflowers in the Prairie
Carl R. Hansen Woods • Cook County, IL 60192 (near Schaumburg)Learn about the natural history and wildflowers of Shoe Factory Road Prairie on this 2-mile walk. Bring sun protection and water!
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Twilight Canoe
Crabtree Nature Center • Barrington, IL 60010Explore the wonders of Crabtree Lake at twilight. Presented with Chicago River Canoe and Kayak. Ages 18 & up.
Free • Registration Required
