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.
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Northwest Cook County
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.
Event Locations
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.
Event Categories
- All Events
- Adaptive Recreation
- Animal Encounter
- Archery
- Arts & Crafts
- Astronomy
- Bicycling
- Birding
- Camping
- Education
- Film
- Fishing
- Fitness
- Food & Beverage
- Games & Nature Play
- Gardening
- Hiking & Walking
- History & Culture
- Music
- Paddling
- Photography
- Senior
- Snow Sports
- Storytelling
- Sustainability
- Restoration
- Wellness in the Woods
- Yoga
Events Guide
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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The 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.