Storytelling
Events
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Mythical Forest Series: Toadstools
Little Red Schoolhouse Nature Center • Willow Springs, IL 60480Explore the forest to examine the mythology and realities of nature in fantasy. Ages 8 & up.
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Bienvenidos Birds!
Sagawau Environmental Learning Center • Lemont, IL 60439Join us for an indoor presentation and a walk to learn about the bird migration journey from Mexico to the Chicagoland area.
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Insect Inspired Innovations
Little Red Schoolhouse Nature Center • Willow Springs, IL 60480Throughout history, nature has inspired all facets of human advancement. Our focus will be on insects and the impact they have had on the development […]
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Crane Day
Crabtree Nature Center • Barrington, IL 60010Young visitors can learn the facts and folklore about cranes that live in Cook County and throughout Asia through stories, activities and crafts.
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National Space Day Folktale and Walk
Little Red Schoolhouse Nature Center • Willow Springs, IL 60480Join La Grange Park Library for a magical folktale under the sky as we walk and explore the wonders of space.
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America’s 250th: History Hike
Swallow Cliff Woods-North • Cook County, IL 60464 (near Palos Park)As part of America 250, join a hike that explores the stories that shaped our land, people and nation. In partnership with Village of Palos […]
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MMIBW Awareness and Healing Gathering
Sand Ridge Nature Center • South Holland, IL 60473An event focused on raising awareness about the crisis of Missing and Murdered Indigenous and Black women, highlighting how both communities are disproportionately affected in […]
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Children’s Storytime
Thatcher Woods Pavilion • River Forest, IL 60305Listen to a nature-themed children’s book read aloud, followed by an activity. Indoor program.
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Wee Wonders: Migration
Sand Ridge Nature Center • South Holland, IL 60473Experience the wonder of spring bird migration through stories, art and a guided walk. Ages 2-5 w/ adult.
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Spring into Stories
Caldwell Woods Wellness Center • Chicago, IL 60646Listen to a spring-themed children's book read aloud, followed by an activity.
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Asian American Pacific Islander Month Celebration
Little Red Schoolhouse Nature Center • Willow Springs, IL 60480Enjoy the rhythms and movements of Pan Asian music and dance performed by the Mandala Arts Group.
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Hidden Lives of Fungi
Little Red Schoolhouse Nature Center • Willow Springs, IL 60480Explore the roles and lifecycles that fungi play in our forests on this informative 1-mile walk. Ages 10 & up.
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Springtime Stories
Little Red Schoolhouse Nature Center • Willow Springs, IL 60480The Naperville Chinese Storytellers share stories in Chinese followed by nature-based art and activities. Ages 3 & up w/ adult.
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Wee Wonders: Migration
Sand Ridge Nature Center • South Holland, IL 60473Experience the wonder of spring bird migration through stories, art and a guided walk. Ages 2-5 w/ adult.
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Asian American Heritage Month Performance
River Trail Nature Center • Northbrook, IL 60062Mandala Arts brings Pan Asian music and dance to River Trail, inspired by stories of kinship with the forest.
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World Turtle Day
Crabtree Nature Center • Barrington, IL 60010Celebrate World Turtle Day with stories, songs, crafts and learning about our ambassador turtles!
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Nature is Accessible!
FeaturedLittle Red Schoolhouse Nature Center • Willow Springs, IL 60480Celebrate nature with inclusive, accessible experiences for all. Drop in.
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Community Book Swap
Twenty-Sixth Street Woods-West • Cook County, IL 60526 (near La Grange Park)Bring in your gently used books and leave with some new-to-you books! Books can be any genre and reading level.
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Community Book Swap
Swallow Cliff Woods-North • Cook County, IL 60464 (near Palos Park)Bring in your gently used books and leave with some new-to-you books! Books can be any genre and reading level.
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Little Red Rocks
Little Red Schoolhouse Nature Center • Willow Springs, IL 60480Share or enjoy music and poetry as the sun sets during our open-mic night.
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Story Time in Polish
Trailside Museum of Natural History • River Forest, IL 60305Program dla najmłodszych miłośników natury. Z pomocą znanych i lubianych wierszyków poznamy owady, ptaki i inne zwierzęta i poszukamy ich w lesie.
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Children’s Storytime
Thatcher Woods Pavilion • River Forest, IL 60305Listen to a nature-themed children’s book read aloud, followed by an activity.
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