Northwest Cook County
Events
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Restore the Night
Crabtree Nature Center • Barrington, IL 60010Remove invasive shrubs, then join our season wrap-up celebration! Equipment provided. Ages 8 & up w/ adult. High schoolers may earn service hours.
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Timberdoodle Talk & Trek
Crabtree Nature Center • Barrington, IL 60010Learn, then observe the American woodcock courtship display in the darkening sky. Ages 7 & up.
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Muddy Paws Walk
Crabtree Nature Center • Barrington, IL 60010Search the muddy trails to identify which animals are using them.
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Spring Break Boredom Busters
Crabtree Nature Center • Barrington, IL 60010Young naturalists enjoy jam-packed fun exploring nature, playing games, creating art and spending time outdoors. Adult supervision required. Ages 5 to 8: 10-11:30 am Ages […]
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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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Animal Enrichment Studio
Crabtree Nature Center • Barrington, IL 60010Create new items for our ambassador animals then watch how enrichment is used as an important part of their care.
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Micro Safari, Pt 2
Crabtree Nature Center • Barrington, IL 60010Our microscopic exploration of life in the waters of Crabtree continues.
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Poet Tree
Crabtree Nature Center • Barrington, IL 60010Enjoy poetry on the trails to celebrate National Poetry Month. Submit your own stanza for our Poet Tree.
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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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Timberdoodle Talk & Trek
Crabtree Nature Center • Barrington, IL 60010Learn, then observe the American woodcock courtship display in the darkening sky. Ages 7 & up.
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Prime Real Estate
Crabtree Nature Center • Barrington, IL 60010Learn about stewardship of cavity nesting birds, then observe tree swallows compete for their homes.
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Meet Our Ambassador Animals
Crabtree Nature Center • Barrington, IL 60010Meet the animals that call Crabtree home.
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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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Timberdoodle Talk & Trek
Crabtree Nature Center • Barrington, IL 60010Learn, then observe the American woodcock courtship display in the darkening sky. Ages 7 & 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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Sensory Play Day – Drop in
Crabtree Nature Center • Barrington, IL 60010Engage in activities that stimulate all five senses: sight, sound, smell, taste and touch. All ages.
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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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Camping 101
Camp Reinberg • Palatine, IL 60074Join us for a workshop to learn basic skills like how to set up a tent, build a fire, dress for the weather and more!
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Earth Day, Nature Play
FeaturedCrabtree Nature Center • Barrington, IL 60010Celebrate Earth Day with fun nature activities. Design an upcycled toy planter, create art using natural materials and enjoy outdoor exploration.
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Four Seasons Walk Series: Spring Forest Bathing
Crabtree Nature Center • Barrington, IL 60010Join Gayle Byck from InTune with Nature to form a deeper connection to nature by focusing on rebirth and new beginnings.
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Prairie Pages
Crabtree Nature Center • Barrington, IL 60010Discuss Zoe Schlanger’s “The Light Eaters: How the Unseen World of Plant Intelligence Offers a New Understanding of Life on Earth.” In partnership with the […]
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