Fitness Hike
Deer Grove-West • Cook County, IL 60010 (near Barrington)Fitness Hikes are for those looking to get some exercise outdoors. Fitness hikes will be faster paced with little to […]
Events in Northwest Cook County
Loading view.
Northwest Cook County
Little Houses on the Prairie Scavenger Hunt
Crabtree Nature Center • Barrington, IL 60010Can you find all the tiny houses along the Bur Edge Trail?
Dagwaag (Fall) Camp
Rolling Knolls • Elgin, IL 60120Presented by Trickster Cultural Center, participate in activities and discover the significance of harvest season in Native American culture.
Party for the Preserves
Crabtree Nature Center • Barrington, IL 60010Spend some time outdoors to celebrate your preserve system. We will have a variety of programming.
Walk & Talk: Sunset Walk in Spanish
Busse Lake Boating Center • Cook County, IL 60007 (near Elk Grove Village)Walk & Talk Hikes are for the curious mind who want to know more about the Forest Preserves and natural […]
Why Did the Woolly Bear Cross the Road?
Crabtree Nature Center • Barrington, IL 60010Take a short walk and learn how these big fuzzy caterpillars are preparing for winter. Ages 3 & up.
Bees, Wasps & Hornets
Crabtree Nature Center • Barrington, IL 60010These insects can be plentiful, and at times “pesky.” Join this presentation to learn about them.
Close Encounters of the Tree Kind
Crabtree Nature Center • Barrington, IL 60010Oak trees tower high along the Giant’s Hollow Trail. Learn about what makes them special.
Camping 101
Camp Reinberg • Palatine, IL 60074Join us for a workshop covering basic camping skills. All ages.
Mammal Comparison: Chicagoland and South Korea
Crabtree Nature Center • Barrington, IL 60010Join us for a presentation comparing mammals found in Cook County with some of the mammals found in South Korea.
Pumpkin Scavenger Hunt
Crabtree Nature Center • Barrington, IL 60010Find all the hidden pumpkins on our Giants Hollow Trail during this fun scavenger hunt. Costumes encouraged but not required.
Teen Exploration Day: Pumpkin Carving
Rolling Knolls • Elgin, IL 60120Carve a pumpkin while surrounded by the natural beauty within the Forest Preserves. Supplies provided.
Jack O’Lantern Trail
Crabtree Nature Center • Barrington, IL 60010Enjoy a night walk on our trails lit with carved pumpkins. Register for a time slot.
Hoarders
Crabtree Nature Center • Barrington, IL 60010Let’s take a stroll through the woods and watch squirrels and chipmunks busily stocking their larders for survival through winter.
Plants in the Military
Crabtree Nature Center • Barrington, IL 60010Humans have many uses for plants, and on Veterans Day, we will observe how they were used in the military.
Woodworking with Invasives
Camp Reinberg • Palatine, IL 60074Repurpose the common European buckthorn into something new. Equipment provided. Ages 10 & up. Participants under 16 must be accompanied […]
Restoration Stewardship Day
Crabtree Nature Center • Barrington, IL 60010Put on some gloves and join us to remove invasive species. Tools and eye protection provided. Ages 8 & up. […]
Teen Exploration Day: Volunteer Stewardship
Crabtree Nature Center • Barrington, IL 60010Earn your service hours while helping the environment. Ages 13–17 must be accompanied by an adult.
Deer at Dusk
Crabtree Nature Center • Barrington, IL 60010Find out more about whitetail deer and what unique survival adaptations they have on a guided walk. 8 years & […]
Fitness Hike
Crabtree Nature Center • Barrington, IL 60010Join us for a fast paced 3-mile hike through all three of Crabtree’s habitats. Ages 18 & up.
Conservation@Home: Promoting Pollinators In Your Winter Garden
Crabtree Nature Center • Barrington, IL 60010An introduction to some practices that benefit overwintering pollinators in your garden.
Owl Prowl
Crabtree Nature Center • Barrington, IL 60010Join us for a short presentation to learn about our local owls and observe them on the trail. Ages 12 […]
Forest Therapy Walk
Rolling Knolls • Elgin, IL 60120A Certified Forest Therapy guide will help you awaken your senses and renew your bond with nature. Ages 18 & […]
Owl Program
Crabtree Nature Center • Barrington, IL 60010Join us for an indoor presentation to learn about unique adaptations of owls that make them silent, skilled nocturnal hunters.
Winter Solstice Lantern Walk
Crabtree Nature Center • Barrington, IL 60010Celebrate the longest night of the year with an evening lantern walk. All ages.
Winter Play Day
Crabtree Nature Center • Barrington, IL 60010Drop by for outdoor and indoor family fun. Visit the self-directed activity stations and discover seasonal nature through play and […]
Winter Camp
Rolling Knolls • Elgin, IL 60120Explore activities while learning the significance of the winter season in Native American culture. Presented by Trickster Cultural Center.
The Science of Snow
Crabtree Nature Center • Barrington, IL 60010Learn about the winter season, how snowflakes form and how snow can keep you warm through hands-on indoor and outdoor […]
Winter Fire Building Workshop
Camp Reinberg • Palatine, IL 60074Learn fire-building skills and stick around for a story and s’mores around the fire.
Stories of the Stars
Crabtree Nature Center • Barrington, IL 60010View the constellations and hear their mythical tales while enjoying a treat around the campfire.