Naturalist’s Choice
Crabtree Nature Center • Barrington, IL 60010Come visit to see what we came up with.
Come visit to see what we came up with.
A special program for little naturalists. Read a story, make a craft, and go on an adventure. Ages 3 to […]
Bring your own or borrow our optics to observe and record what birds are winging in.
Celebrate Earth Day by doing your part in helping clean up litter in the Preserves. Supplies available to check-out. Grove […]
Play, plant, paint and pretend with family-fun activities.
Drop by to learn about various ways to be more environmentally friendly.
Walk under the light of the full moon.
Bring your own or borrow our optics to observe and record what birds are winging in.
Walk & Talk hikes are for the curious mind who wants to know more about the Forest Preserves and natural […]
The Kenneth Young Center will be offering a FREE Youth Mental Health First Aid Training for adults at Crabtree Nature […]
Our microscopic exploration of the lively waters of Crabtree concludes.
A special program for little naturalists. Read a story, make a craft, and go on an adventure. Ages 3 to […]
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.
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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.