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  • a Conservation at Home evaluator in a home garden.

    Introduction to Native Landscape Design

    Learn design principles, explore native plant selection and maintenance to create beautiful, climate-adapted landscapes that benefit wildlife. After the online workshop (part 1) on January […]

    Free • Registration Required

  • Seed collecting bags showcasing various different seed types.

    Conservation @ Home: Seed Swap & Plant Exchange

    Swallow Cliff Woods-North • Cook County, IL 60464 (near Palos Park)

    Bring and/or take some seeds and plants home at this free swap. Experts available for advice. Hosted at Swallow Cliff Woods Pavilion.

    Free

  • Two ducks swimming in a lake.

    World Water Day

    Sagawau Environmental Learning Center • Lemont, IL 60439

    Celebrate World Water Day with an indoor presentation and discussion on water rights and ethics.

    Free

  • IDNR ENTICE Workshop: Weather, Climate, & Climate Change

    Sagawau Environmental Learning Center • Lemont, IL 60439

    Learn about the science behind climate, weather, and climate change and how to incorporate it into your classroom. PDH available.

    Free • Registration Required
  • group of people kneeling around sweetgrass garden

    Green Lake Gardening

    Sand Ridge Nature Center • South Holland, IL 60473

    Help us restore the pollinator garden at Green Lake. Equipment provided. Ages 12 & up.

    Free • Registration Required

  • A poster of Jane Goodall nearby an outdoor walking trail.

    Celebrate Jane Goodall’s Birthday with #GoodAllDay!

    Camp Shabbona Woods • South Holland, IL 60473

    Celebrate the legacy of Dr. Jane with a meaningful day of service in nature. Join us as we care for our environment, learn from young […]

    Free • Registration Required

  • Paper Making Workshop

    Evans Field • River Grove, IL 60171

    Learn how to make paper with recycled materials. Supplies provided. Program held outdoors around a fire. All ages. Drop in.

    Free

  • Trash Bash

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    Miller Meadow-South • Cook County, IL 60130 (near Forest Park)

    Make spring cleaning more sustainable! Our event partners will be collecting electronics, prescription drugs, household recyclables, bikes, clothing, plastic bags and much more. The Forest […]

    Free

  • Earth Day Bike Ride

    Sauk Trail Woods-Central • South Chicago Heights, IL 60411

    Join a guided bike ride around Sauk Trail Woods. Ride will be approximately 5 miles. BYO bike and helmet. Post-ride treats provided.

    Free

  • Earth Day: Trashy Tapestries

    Caldwell Woods Wellness Center • Chicago, IL 60646

    Enjoy the camaraderie and catharsis of hand-weaving rubbish ribbons made from reclaimed textiles on the 5’ tall, four-sided LOOM360. Learn about circular art and participate […]

    Free

  • Earth Day: Day of Stewardship

    Evans Field • River Grove, IL 60171

    Join a litter clean-up and restoration workday. Equipment provided. Ages 13 & up; ages 13-14 w/adult.

    Free

  • Earth Day

    Trailside Museum of Natural History • River Forest, IL 60305

    There are many things you can do to celebrate our planet Earth. Help us pick up litter, make a bird feeder, take home a tree […]

    Free

  • Earth Day Celebration

    Sauk Trail Woods-Central • South Chicago Heights, IL 60411

    Join us for a vibrant celebration of planet Earth, filled with interactive activities, games, and creative artmaking for the whole family! This event is designed […]

    Free

  • Earth Day Celebration

    Little Red Schoolhouse Nature Center • Willow Springs, IL 60480

    Celebrate Earth’s biodiversity through stewardship, art and educational activities. Free plant giveaways. Drop in.

    Free

  • Earth Day, Nature Play

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    Crabtree Nature Center • Barrington, IL 60010

    Celebrate Earth Day with fun nature activities. Design an upcycled toy planter, create art using natural materials and enjoy outdoor exploration.

    Free

  • Earth Day Craft

    Sand Ridge Nature Center • South Holland, IL 60473

    Join us for a watercolor-inspired craft using coffee filters and markers as we celebrate the 55th anniversary of Earth Day. Drop in.

    Free

  • Earth Day of Service

    Sagawau Environmental Learning Center • Lemont, IL 60439

    Improve the ecosystem health in the Forest Preserves by participating in ecological restoration. Groups welcome. Ages 12 & up.

    Free • Registration Required

  • Earth Day Cleanup

    Jerome Huppert Woods • River Grove, IL 60171

    Celebrate Earth Day by helping clean up litter in the Forest Preserves. Litter pickers and supplies will be available to check out.

    Free

  • Trash Bash

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    Dan Ryan Woods-Central • Chicago, IL 60620

    Make spring cleaning more sustainable! Our event partners will be collecting electronics, prescription drugs, household recyclables, bikes, clothing, plastic bags and much more. The Forest […]

    Free
  • group of people kneeling around sweetgrass garden

    Green Lake Gardening

    Sand Ridge Nature Center • South Holland, IL 60473

    Help us restore the pollinator garden at Green Lake. Equipment provided. Ages 12 & up.

    Free • Registration Required

  • Earth-a-Palooza

    Linne Woods • Morton Grove, IL 60053

    Enjoy guided walks, touch-a-truck, tree climbs, crafts and a visit from Brookfield Zoo Chicago during this eco-friendly family fun fest.

    Free

  • volunteers restoring a wet area at Bartel Grassland

    Chicago River Day

    Beaubien Woods • Chicago, IL 60827

    Celebrate the 34th anniversary of Chicago River Day by cleaning and restoring our waterways and the surrounding land.

    Free • Registration Required

  • Trash Bash

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    LaBagh Woods • Chicago, IL 60630

    Make spring cleaning more sustainable! Our event partners will be collecting electronics, prescription drugs, household recyclables, bikes, clothing, plastic bags and much more. The Forest […]

    Free
  • group of people kneeling around sweetgrass garden

    Green Lake Gardening

    Sand Ridge Nature Center • South Holland, IL 60473

    Help us restore the pollinator garden at Green Lake. Equipment provided. Ages 12 & up.

    Free • Registration Required

  • Trash Bash

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    Sagawau Environmental Learning Center • Lemont, IL 60439

    Make spring cleaning more sustainable! Our event partners will be collecting electronics, prescription drugs, household recyclables, bikes, clothing, plastic bags and much more. The first […]

    Free • Registration Required

  • looking up at a large bur oak tree

    Canceled Together for Trees

    Kickapoo Woods • Riverdale, IL 60827

    Kick it at Kickapoo Woods & Prairie! From casual walks and invigorating paddling excursions to peaceful wildlife watching and more. Kickapoo Woods offers something for […]

    Free
  • An array of fabrics colored via natural dyes, derived from invasive buckthorn.

    Natural Dyes Workshop

    Sand Ridge Nature Center • South Holland, IL 60473

    Learn how to turn natural materials into fabric dyes. Color a bandana or bring your own 100% cotton item. Ages 10 & up.

    Free • Registration Closed

  • A child playing games outside.

    Faire at the Square-Drop-in

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    Cummings Square • River Forest, IL 60305

    Enjoy our "creative-reuse carnival" with themed games made from repurposed materials! Win prizes and learn about local plants and animals.

    Free
  • Astrology photograph highlighting the night sky filled with stars.

    Palos Night Sky Picnic

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    Pioneer Woods • Cook County, IL 60480 (near Willow Springs)

    Join us for the 3rd Annual Palos Night Sky Picnic! Explore the Palos Preserves at night, nestled within the largest Urban Night Sky Place. Bring your […]

    Free • Registration Required
  • An array of fabrics colored via natural dyes, derived from invasive buckthorn.

    Buckthorn Dyeing Workshop

    Dan Ryan Woods Visitor Center & Pavilion • Chicago, IL 60620

    Join Katelyn Patton to learn basics of plant-based dyes while deepening your relationship to local ecology.

    Free • Registration Required
  • a garden with a Conservation@Home sign

    Conservation@Home: Rain Gardening 101

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    River Trail Nature Center • Northbrook, IL 60062

    Learn about rain gardening and how this water management strategy can benefit your yard. Presented with Master Gardener Sara Strother. Ages 13 & up.

    Free • Registration Required
  • Banner image for "Party for the Preserves" featuring the heading "National Public Lands Day."

    Party for the Preserves

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    River Trail Nature Center • Northbrook, IL 60062

    Celebrate National Public Lands Day at our annual Party for the Preserves. Arrive in the morning and make a toy boat with natural materials and […]

    Free
  • Banner image for "Party for the Preserves" featuring the heading "National Public Lands Day."

    Party for the Preserves

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    Crabtree Nature Center • Barrington, IL 60010

    Celebrate the places that bring us together with a day of outdoor fun for all ages. Enjoy a bilingual prairie walk, family activities, hands-on seed […]

    Free

  • A mother and child painting a pumpkin.

    Pumpkinpalooza

    Featured Weekly Wellness Programming
    Caldwell Woods • Chicago, IL 60646

    Paint pumpkins and bowl, dye buckthorn, play ring toss, maneuver through a fall-themed obstacle course, and more! Supplies limited.

    Free
  • An adult and child creating art in an outdoor setting.

    Eco-Print Dyeing Workshop

    Evans Field • River Grove, IL 60171

    Create an eco-print with fall leaves and learn how to make your own mini plant press.

    Free • Registration Required