Storytelling
Events
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Wee Wonders: Turtles
Sand Ridge Nature Center • South Holland, IL 60473Bring your little ones to learn about turtles through stories, crafts and a turtle encounter. Ages 2-5 w/ adult.
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Celtic Mythology Walks
Bemis Woods-South • Cook County, IL 60558 (near Western Springs)Walk through the forest to hear stories from Celtic mythology about humans' connection to nature. Grove 7.
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Nature Walk – Women’s History Month
Sagawau Environmental Learning Center • Lemont, IL 60439Enjoy a spring walk while learning about women who made an impact in nature conservation.
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Celtic Mythology Walks
Bemis Woods-South • Cook County, IL 60558 (near Western Springs)Walk through the forest to hear stories from Celtic mythology about humans' connection to nature. Grove 7.
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Wee Wonders: Turtles
Sand Ridge Nature Center • South Holland, IL 60473Bring your little ones to learn about turtles through stories, crafts and a turtle encounter. Ages 2-5 w/ adult.
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Sun and Moon Share the Sky
Little Red Schoolhouse Nature Center • Willow Springs, IL 60480Join La Grange Park Public Library for story time and crafts while learning about the spring equinox. Ages 2-6 w/ adult.
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Space Celebration: Storytime and Craft
Trailside Museum of Natural History • River Forest, IL 60305Join us for an out-of-this-world story-time and outer-space craft during spring break. Ages 2-7 w/ adult.
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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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Story Trail: “It’s Spring” by Linda Glaser
Trailside Museum of Natural History • River Forest, IL 60305Walk a short trail while reading the story before picking up a take-home craft and activity. Drop in.
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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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Arab American Heritage Celebration
Little Red Schoolhouse Nature Center • Willow Springs, IL 60480Experience art making, cultural showcases and more honoring Arab American culture and contributions. Drop 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. (Provided orally and in ASL.)
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Nature Book Club: “The Great River” by Boyce Upholt
Trailside Museum of Natural History • River Forest, IL 60305Join us for a lively book discussion. In partnership with the Forest Park Public Library.
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Earth Day Celebration
Sauk Trail Woods-Central • South Chicago Heights, IL 60411Join us for a vibrant celebration of planet Earth, filled with interactive activities, games, and creative artmaking for the whole family! This event is designed […]
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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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Kinder-explorers
Crabtree Nature Center • Barrington, IL 60010A program to inspire outdoor inquiry through stories and activities. Ages 5-7 w/ adult. Siblings welcome.
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Spring Nature Camp
Rolling Knolls • Elgin, IL 60120Join us for a free, all-ages, one-day spring camp at Rolling Knolls featuring cultural teachings, crafts, storytelling, outdoor games and more.
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Hike the Freedom Trail: Bus and Walking Tour
Beaubien Woods Boat Launch • Chicago, IL 60827Experience the Freedom Seekers’ story through the Calumet Region with the Midwest Underground Railroad Network. Registration opens one month before the program.
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Story Trail
Catherine Chevalier Woods • Chicago, IL 60656In honor of Arab American Heritage Month, experience a story unfold along a short trail. A craft is available to take home upon story trail […]
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Tiny Tot Day
Dan Ryan Woods Visitor Center & Pavilion • Chicago, IL 60620Join us in celebrating children’s day in nature through movement, stories, and artmaking. Families with children of all ages are welcomed.
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AANHPI Heritage Month Trivia Walk
Dan Ryan Woods Visitor Center & Pavilion • Chicago, IL 60620Enjoy a self-guided walk while learning about the role Asian Americans, Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islanders play in conservation.
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