Youth
Events
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R.I.P. Stewardship
Little Red Schoolhouse Nature Center • Willow Springs, IL 60480Help us restore native habitats - Remove Invasive Plants with bow saws or loppers. Tools, gloves & snack provided. Closed toed shoes & long pants […]
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Weaving with Weeds: Spindle Wall Hanging
Trailside Museum of Natural History • River Forest, IL 60305Learn about the history of basketry/weaving techniques and create a small wall hanging with invasive plants. Ages 16 & up.
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GPS Scavenger Hunt
River Trail Nature Center • Northbrook, IL 60062Learn about and participate in a technology-inspired scavenger hunt. All ages.
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GPS Scavenger Hunt
River Trail Nature Center • Northbrook, IL 60062Learn about and participate in a technology-inspired scavenger hunt. All ages.
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Wee Wonders: Wildflowers
Sand Ridge Nature Center • South Holland, IL 60473Bring your little ones to learn about spring wildflowers and experience their beauty as they bloom. Ages 2-5 w/ adult.
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GPS Scavenger Hunt
River Trail Nature Center • Northbrook, IL 60062Learn about and participate in a technology-inspired scavenger hunt. All ages.
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Sensory Play Day – Drop in
Crabtree Nature Center • Barrington, IL 60010Engage in activities that stimulate all five senses: sight, sound, smell, taste and touch. All ages.
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Canceled Woodcocks at Dusk
Sagawau Environmental Learning Center • Lemont, IL 60439Enjoy the spectacle of the woodcocks’ courtship behavior. Ages 10 & up.
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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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Wee Wanderer Wednesdays
Crabtree Nature Center • Barrington, IL 60010Join us for a special program for little naturalists. Ticket giveaway starts at 9:30 am and are available on a first-come, first-served basis. Ages 2-6 […]
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Canceled Wellness Practices 101
Caldwell Woods Wellness Center • Chicago, IL 60646Calm your senses and de-stress the body to ease yourself into a state of pure relaxation. Led by Kim Eisendrath. Ages 16 & up.
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Thursdays in Nature: Signs of Spring
Trailside Museum of Natural History • River Forest, IL 60305Connect to nature through fun-themed activities and crafts for adults and kids. Drop in.
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Earth Day: Day of Stewardship
Evans Field • River Grove, IL 60171Join a litter clean-up and restoration workday. Equipment provided. Ages 13 & up; ages 13-14 w/adult.
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Earth Day
Trailside Museum of Natural History • River Forest, IL 60305There are many things you can do to celebrate our planet Earth. Help us pick up litter, make a bird feeder, take home a tree […]
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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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Earth Day, Nature Play
FeaturedCrabtree Nature Center • Barrington, IL 60010Celebrate Earth Day with fun nature activities. Design an upcycled toy planter, create art using natural materials and enjoy outdoor exploration.
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Wildflower Walk
Sagawau Environmental Learning Center • Lemont, IL 60439Learn how to identify our early spring wildflowers while enjoying their ephemeral beauty. Ages 13 & up.
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Wildflower Walk
Sagawau Environmental Learning Center • Lemont, IL 60439Learn how to identify our early spring wildflowers while enjoying their ephemeral beauty. Ages 13 & up.
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Sounds Like Spring
Little Red Schoolhouse Nature Center • Willow Springs, IL 60480Take your little one on a playful, music-filled nature walk. Ages 3-6 w/ adult.
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Earth Day of Service
Sagawau Environmental Learning Center • Lemont, IL 60439Improve the ecosystem health in the Forest Preserves by participating in ecological restoration. Groups welcome. Ages 12 & up.
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Bird Painting Workshop Step-by-Step: Red-winged Blackbird
Trailside Museum of Natural History • River Forest, IL 60305Sketch and paint using acrylic paints. For all skill levels. Materials provided. $5/person. Ages 13 & up.
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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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