MLK Day Restoration
Crabtree Nature Center • Barrington, IL 60010Put on some gloves and join us in removing invasive species. Tools, eye protection provided. Children 8 & up w/adult. […]
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2 at 2 Wednesday Prairie Hike
Crabtree Nature Center • Barrington, IL 60010Career naturalist, Cyndi Duda, will lead a hike on the 2-mile Phantom Prairie Trail on Wednesdays. This hike is weather […]
Salamanders
Crabtree Nature Center • Barrington, IL 60010Join us for an indoor presentation as we investigate amazing and unique salamanders and their importance in local ecosystems. Ages 12 & up.
Coffee and Feeders
Crabtree Nature Center • Barrington, IL 60010Bring your favorite coffee with you and enjoy watching the bird feeders from inside our newly renovated exhibit room.
2 at 2 Wednesday Prairie Hike
Crabtree Nature Center • Barrington, IL 60010Career naturalist, Cyndi Duda, will lead a hike on the 2-mile Phantom Prairie Trail on Wednesdays. This hike is weather […]
Winter Workshop-Woodworking
Rolling Knolls • Elgin, IL 60120Repurpose the common European buckthorn into something new. Equipment provided. Ages 10 & up.
Full Moon Walk
Crabtree Nature Center • Barrington, IL 60010Discover Crabtree at night by the light of the Wolf Moon. Ages 8 & up.
Crabtree Hygge
Crabtree Nature Center • Barrington, IL 60010Celebrate the Danish tradition of coziness with hot chocolate and nature books.
2 at 2 Wednesday Prairie Hike
Crabtree Nature Center • Barrington, IL 60010Career naturalist, Cyndi Duda, will lead a hike on the 2-mile Phantom Prairie Trail on Wednesdays. This hike is weather […]
Winter Art Workshop: Phone-tography 101
Rolling Knolls • Elgin, IL 60120Enjoy a morning in the Preserves and learn the basics of photography using a smartphone.
This Old Birdhouse
Crabtree Nature Center • Barrington, IL 60010Prepare a house for the upcoming nesting season. Limited space. One birdhouse per family. $5 suggested donation. Ages 10 & […]
Free – $5
2 at 2 Wednesday Prairie Hike
Crabtree Nature Center • Barrington, IL 60010Career naturalist, Cyndi Duda, will lead a hike on the 2-mile Phantom Prairie Trail on Wednesdays. This hike is weather […]
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.