Northwest Cook County
Events
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2 Miles at 2
Crabtree Nature Center • Barrington, IL 60010Join us for an afternoon walk. Ages 18 & up.
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Tree Trek
Crabtree Nature Center • Barrington, IL 60010Celebrate Arbor Day by learning about the trees that provide canopy during a tree ID and sensory walk.
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Kinder-explorers
Crabtree Nature Center • Barrington, IL 60010A program to inspire outdoor inquiry through stories and activities. Ages 5-7 w/ adult. Siblings welcome.
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Spring Nature Camp
Rolling Knolls • Elgin, IL 60120Join us for a free, all-ages, one-day spring camp at Rolling Knolls featuring cultural teachings, crafts, storytelling, outdoor games and more.
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Wee Wanderer Wednesdays
Crabtree Nature Center • Barrington, IL 60010Join us for a special program for little naturalists. Ticket giveaway starts at 9:30 am and are available on a first-come, first-served basis. Ages 2-6 […]
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Sulky Bird Count – Drop in
Crabtree Nature Center • Barrington, IL 60010Join us for a bird watch on Sulky Pond.
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Wellness in the Woods Expo
FeaturedCrabtree Nature Center • Barrington, IL 60010Discover the health benefits of nature through forest therapy, guided nature walks, yoga, music, art and more. 10 am to 12 pm: Forest Therapy Walk […]
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Crane Day
Crabtree Nature Center • Barrington, IL 60010Young visitors can learn the facts and folklore about cranes that live in Cook County and throughout Asia through stories, activities and crafts.
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2 Miles at 2
Crabtree Nature Center • Barrington, IL 60010Join us for an afternoon walk. Ages 18 & up.
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Mammal Comparison: Chicagoland and South Korea – Drop-in
Crabtree Nature Center • Barrington, IL 60010Experience an interpretive table comparing mammals found in Cook County with mammals found in South Korea.
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World Migratory: Bird Day Walk & Big Sit – Drop-in
FeaturedCrabtree Nature Center • Barrington, IL 60010Spot birds on a guided walk or sit from a fixed location. All birding levels welcome! Binoculars available for loan. Bird Day Walk: 8 am-10 […]
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Kite Fest
Carl R. Hansen Woods • Cook County, IL 60192 (near Schaumburg)In celebration of Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month, join us for kite-themed activities, crafts and more. Offsite parking is available at Streamwood High […]
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Mother’s Day Wildflower Walk
Crabtree Nature Center • Barrington, IL 60010Discover what’s blooming. All ages.
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Beginning Birdwalk
Crabtree Nature Center • Barrington, IL 60010Learn about spring bird migration patterns and look for local and migrant birds. Limited supply of binoculars available for loan at select events. All levels […]
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Wee Wanderer Wednesdays
Crabtree Nature Center • Barrington, IL 60010Join us for a special program for little naturalists. Ticket giveaway starts at 9:30 am and are available on a first-come, first-served basis. Ages 2-6 […]
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Woodland Wildflowers
Crabtree Nature Center • Barrington, IL 60010Delight in the beauty of spring ephemeral flowers on a guided walk.
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Community Science: Frog Monitoring
Crabtree Nature Center • Barrington, IL 60010Learn about frogs from their calls, then listen for them on a 2-mile walk with stops. Ages 10 & up.
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2 Miles at 2
Crabtree Nature Center • Barrington, IL 60010Join us for an afternoon walk. Ages 18 & 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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World Turtle Day
Crabtree Nature Center • Barrington, IL 60010Celebrate World Turtle Day with stories, songs, crafts and learning about our ambassador turtles!
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Explore the Forest
FeaturedCrabtree Nature Center • Barrington, IL 60010Celebrate everything the Forest Preserves has to offer and learn about nature with animal encounters, tree climbing, touch-a-truck and more! Food concessions available for purchase.
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