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Events in Northwest Cook County

Fall Equinox Walk

Crabtree Nature Center • Barrington, IL 60010

Celebrate the coming equinox with a 1.5-mile walk.

Free

Party for the Preserves: Litter Clean-up

Crabtree Nature Center • Barrington, IL 60010

In honor of National CleanUp Day, help care for our natural world. Drop in anytime and pick up supplies for […]

Free

Solar Day Drop In

Crabtree Nature Center • Barrington, IL 60010

View our nearest star with NW Suburban Astronomers.

Free

Fall Nature Camp

Rolling Knolls • Elgin, IL 60120

Learn the significance of harvest season in Native American culture while participating in various activities. Presented by Trickster Cultural Center. […]

Free

One Voyage 5K Run & Walk

Busse Forest-Central • Cook County, IL 60007 (near Elk Grove Village)

Help get youth from the Chicagoland area into the outdoors by participating in run fun for the entire family. Register: […]

Free

Hoarders

Crabtree Nature Center • Barrington, IL 60010

Come watch animals stocking up their larders for winter. All ages.

Free

Story Trail

Rolling Knolls • Elgin, IL 60120

Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month by experiencing a story unfold along a short trail. A craft is available to take home […]

Free

We are All Connected/Todos estamos conectados

Crabtree Nature Center • Barrington, IL 60010

Join us for a guided bilingual nature walk exploring how all of nature is interconnected, including us. Únase a nosotros […]

Free

Story Trail

Rolling Knolls • Elgin, IL 60120

Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month by experiencing a story unfold along a short trail. A craft is available to take home […]

Free

Autumn Voyagers

Crabtree Nature Center • Barrington, IL 60010

Learn and observe who moves when winter approaches.

Free

Story Trail

Rolling Knolls • Elgin, IL 60120

Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month by experiencing a story unfold along a short trail. A craft is available to take home […]

Free

Indigenous Environmentalists Walk

Crabtree Nature Center • Barrington, IL 60010

In celebration of Native American Heritage Month, enjoy a self-guided walk and learn about indigenous naturalists.

Free

Indigenous Environmentalists Walk

Crabtree Nature Center • Barrington, IL 60010

In celebration of Native American Heritage Month, enjoy a self-guided walk and learn about indigenous naturalists.

Free

Senior Naturalists

Crabtree Nature Center • Barrington, IL 60010

Discover the natural world with a themed activity. Ages 55 & up.

Free

Evening Jack O’Lantern Ramble

Crabtree Nature Center • Barrington, IL 60010

Join us for a self-guided walk on our candlelit pumpkin trails.

Free

Restoration Workday

Crabtree Nature Center • Barrington, IL 60010

Help protect our natural areas by collecting seeds or removing invasive species. Equipment provided. Ages 8 & up w/ adult. […]

Free

Pumpkin Scavenger Hunt Drop In

Crabtree Nature Center • Barrington, IL 60010

Find all the hidden pumpkins during a fun self-guided scavenger hunt. Costumes encouraged.

Free

Fall Art

Crabtree Nature Center • Barrington, IL 60010

Let the fall color be your inspiration as you paint and create leaf art. Ages 3-7 w/ adult.

Free

Waterfowl Watch

Crabtree Nature Center • Barrington, IL 60010

Get to know the ducks and geese on Crabtree Lake.

Free

Prescribed Fire

Crabtree Nature Center • Barrington, IL 60010

Ever wonder why we intentionally set fires in spring and fall? Come learn how prescribed fires help manage ecosystems.

Free

Plants in the Military

Crabtree Nature Center • Barrington, IL 60010

Humans have many uses for plants. On Veterans Day, we will observe how they were used in the military.

Free

Senior Naturalists

Crabtree Nature Center • Barrington, IL 60010

Discover the natural world with a themed activity. Ages 55 & up.

Free

Pride Night

Crabtree Nature Center • Barrington, IL 60010

Walk candlelit trails and enjoy a hot cocoa bar and s’mores at a bonfire. LGBTQ2S+ people and allies are welcome. […]

Free

Restoration Workday

Crabtree Nature Center • Barrington, IL 60010

Help protect our natural areas by collecting seeds or removing invasive species. Equipment provided. Ages 8 & up w/ adult. […]

Free