Storytelling
Events
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Wee Wonders: Snowflakes
Sand Ridge Nature Center • South Holland, IL 60473Learn about nature through sensory experiences, stories and artmaking. Ages 2-5 w/ adult.
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Prairie Pages Book Club
Crabtree Nature Center • Barrington, IL 60010Join our new adult nature book club with the Barrington Area Library! Discuss a nature novel with other readers and the Barrington Area Library while […]
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Black History Month Story Trails
Dan Ryan Woods Visitor Center & Pavilion • Chicago, IL 60620Follow a self-guided story featuring a prominent African American figure.
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Children’s Lunar New Year
Crabtree Nature Center • Barrington, IL 60010Let’s learn about the holiday through reading, creating, and celebrating together. Ages 2-10 w/ adult.
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Black History Month Kickoff-Drop-in
Little Red Schoolhouse Nature Center • Willow Springs, IL 60480Discover the voice behind America Outdoors! Join us for a brief viewing and explore the work of writer, conservationist, and storyteller, Baratunde Thurston. Refreshments will […]
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Lunar New Year
FeaturedLittle Red Schoolhouse Nature Center • Willow Springs, IL 60480Embrace the promise of luck and prosperity in 2026 by honoring the Year of the Horse through festive activities, hands-on crafts, and lively performances.
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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. Program held indoors.
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Wee Wonders: Love in Nature
Sand Ridge Nature Center • South Holland, IL 60473Learn about nature through sensory experiences, stories and artmaking. Ages 2-5 w/ adult.
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Animal Courtship Walk
Spears Woods • Cook County, IL 60480 (near Willow Springs)Love is in the air! Hike with a naturalist and learn how animals express their love and attraction. 2.5 miles.
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Wee Wonders: Love in Nature
Sand Ridge Nature Center • South Holland, IL 60473Learn about nature through sensory experiences, stories and artmaking. Ages 2-5 w/ adult.
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Mythic Reptiles
Crabtree Nature Center • Barrington, IL 60010Explore the folklore and myths of amphibians and reptiles.
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Black History Month Story Trails
Dan Ryan Woods Visitor Center & Pavilion • Chicago, IL 60620Follow a self-guided story featuring a prominent African American figure.
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Nature Book Club: “The Comfort of Crows” by Margaret Renkl
Forest Park Public Library • Forest Park, IL 60130Discuss this popular book that traces the passing of seasons. Presented with Forest Park Public Library.
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Black History Month Celebration: Poetry
Swallow Cliff Woods-North • Cook County, IL 60464 (near Palos Park)Enjoy live poetry readings and learn about Chicagoland black poets. Hosted at Swallow Cliff Woods Pavilion. Presented with Chicagoland Poets & Patrons.
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If Walls Could Talk: Stories of the Underground Railroad-Part I
FeaturedSand Ridge Nature Center • South Holland, IL 60473Indoor performances of joy, power and determination, celebrating the African-descended genius of scientific and botanical discovery. Presented by Mama Edie.
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If Walls Could Talk: Stories of the Underground Railroad-Part II
FeaturedSand Ridge Nature Center • South Holland, IL 60473An outdoor experiential performance, blending storytelling and music, about people escaping slavery to freedom! Weather permitting. Presented by Mama Edie.
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If Walls Could Talk: Stories of the Underground Railroad-Part I
FeaturedSand Ridge Nature Center • South Holland, IL 60473Indoor performances of joy, power and determination, celebrating the African-descended genius of scientific and botanical discovery. Presented by Mama Edie.
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Black History Month Celebration: Poetry
Thatcher Woods Pavilion • River Forest, IL 60305Enjoy live poetry readings and learn about Chicagoland black poets. Presented with Chicagoland Poets & Patrons.
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Dinos & Binos
Cermak Woods • Lyons, IL 60534Join us to look for birds and explore their evolutionary connection to the mighty dinosaurs.
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In Our Nature: Celebrating Black Voices
Dan Ryan Woods Pavilion • Chicago, IL 60620An inspiring celebration of Black voices in nature through storytelling, shared learning, meaningful connections and a collaborative hands-on art experience.bl
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Local Stories of the Underground Railroad
FeaturedSand Ridge Nature Center • South Holland, IL 60473Learn the history of local people, places and events that shaped the Underground Railroad. Presented by the Midwest Underground Railroad Network.
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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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