Nature Explorer Camp
Crabtree Nature Center • Barrington, IL 60010Discover the plants and animals of the preserves through exploration, games and crafts. Ages 7-11. Registration opens April 6 at […]
Discover the plants and animals of the preserves through exploration, games and crafts. Ages 7-11. Registration opens April 6 at […]
Discover plants and animals through exploration, games, and crafts. Ages 7 to 11.
Learn the significance of summer in Native American culture while participating in various activities. All ages. Presented with Trickster Cultural Center.
Celebrate the summer solstice by paddling Busse South Pool. Ages 5 & up.
Celebrate the longest day of the year during a 1.5-mile walk.
Discover tiny creatures in our ponds.
Join us for an exciting Children's Concert! Enjoy stories from Barrington Area Library, music from Alloy Horns and nature-themed activities […]
Watch and learn about the glowing insects of twilight on a guided stroll.
Spend a day investigating fish and their habitat, making fish crafts, and learning how to cast. On the second day, […]
Celebrate PRIDE month with a naturalist led nature walk. LGBTQ2S+ people, family, friends and allies welcome.
Spend time with other teenagers in the community, experiencing nature by learning about local plants and animals, and socializing on […]
Nature is more than just green, join us on a 1.4-mile guided walk.
A special program for little naturalists. Read a story, make a craft, and go on an adventure. Ages 3 to […]
Learn about these mysterious nocturnal creatures.
Discover the secretive underground lives of our noisiest insects.
Awaken your senses and renew your bond with nature with a Certified Forest Therapy Guide. Ages 18 & up.
Gain a new perspective of the world by using different senses.
All ages are welcome to create, paint and sculpt.
Drop in to get the scoop on poop as you hunt for scat.
Drop in to get the scoop on poop as you hunt for scat.
A special program for little naturalists. Read a story, make a craft, and go on an adventure. Ages 3 to […]
This 2-hour workshop covers camping and outdoor cooking basics. Camping and cooking gear provided. All ages.
Sit under the stars and enjoy a family film at Elgin’s own beautiful Forest Preserve! BYO-blanket and bug spray. Refreshments […]
Spend time with other teenagers in the community, experiencing nature by learning about local plants and animals, and socializing on […]
Part workshop, part campout! Learn camping skills, then spend the night.
Summer bug hunt. Ages 6 and up.
Awaken your senses and renew your bond with nature with a Certified Forest Therapy Guide. Ages 18 & up. Grove […]
Don’t miss this unique opportunity to ride the Busse Woods trail at sunset, twilight or in the dark! Tickets include […]
Learn about these reptiles with fun activities and a walk.
Come hear our late summer insects on a guided walk.
Nearly all Forest Preserves events are free; some require registration and/or a low fee. Residents may qualify for free admission opportunities at our partners: Brookfield Zoo Chicago and the Chicago Botanic Garden.
Printed copies of our quarterly Events Guide are available at our Nature Centers and General Headquarters. They may also be available at your local city hall or library. Know a location that should have our Events Guide? Contact us.
Events Guide (PDF)Get free transportation to the Forest Preserves for your group.
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Sign UpThe Forest Preserves is committed to providing equal, integrated participation for individuals with disabilities. Please contact the Nature Center hosting your event or program 72 hours in advance to request reasonable accommodations or inquire about site accessibility.
Please contact Experience.Nature@cookcountyil.gov or 708-771-1573 about accommodations for specific camping and outdoor recreation activities.