Youth
Events
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Waterfowl Watch
Crabtree Nature Center • Barrington, IL 60010Let’s walk out to our wetlands to see migrating waterfowl. Ages 13 & up.
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Wee Wandering Wednesdays
Crabtree Nature Center • Barrington, IL 60010Read a story, make a craft and go on an adventure. Ages 2 to 6 with an adult. Tickets are available on a first-come, first-served […]
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Nature’s Art Box
Little Red Schoolhouse Nature Center • Willow Springs, IL 60480Explore the wild side of creativity! Kids ages 3–6 with an adult can enjoy hands-on nature-inspired art and activities. Supplies provided.
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River Trail Nightlife: Owl Prowl
River Trail Nature Center • Northbrook, IL 60062A guided walk on our trail to search for local owls. Ages 8 & up.
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Stars, Stories, and S’mores
FeaturedDan Ryan Woods Visitor Center & Pavilion • Chicago, IL 60620Bring your family and friends to enjoy a night under the stars. Participants can explore the night sky through a telescope and other interactive experiences, […]
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River Trail Nightlife: Owl Prowl
River Trail Nature Center • Northbrook, IL 60062A guided walk on our trail to search for local owls. Ages 8 & up.
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America 250: Americana Folk Art
Swallow Cliff Woods-North • Cook County, IL 60464 (near Palos Park)Learn about Americana folk art, then how to carve a linoleum block. Materials provided. Ages 12 & up.
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Indoor Edible Gardens
FeaturedRiver Trail Nature Center • Northbrook, IL 60062Learn how to grow your own fresh herbs, salad greens and more. Presented with University of Illinois Extension Master Gardeners. Ages 13 & up.
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Cicada Pinning Class
Trailside Museum of Natural History • River Forest, IL 60305Presented with The Insect Asylum, students will be walking through the process of entomology. What it is, why it's important, and how it's done. This […]
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Yoga and Storytime
Little Red Schoolhouse Nature Center • Willow Springs, IL 60480Join the Bridgeview Library for a short nature story followed by kid's yoga activities. Ages 3-6 w/adult.
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Small Serendipity
River Trail Nature Center • Northbrook, IL 60062Nature stories, crafts, and activities. Children ages 3-6 w/ adult.
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Restoration Workday
Crabtree Nature Center • Barrington, IL 60010Help us restore healthy habitats. Ages 8 & up. Children under 15 w/ adult. High schoolers may earn service hours.
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Community Conservation Action Day
Little Red Schoolhouse Nature Center • Willow Springs, IL 60480Join us in restoring our woodland ecosystem by cutting down invasive plants. The workday will include using hand tools to remove invasive plants and building […]
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Cicada Pinning Class
River Trail Nature Center • Northbrook, IL 60062Presented with The Insect Asylum, students will be walking through the process of entomology. What it is, why it's important, and how it's done. This […]
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Winter Bonfire
Camp Dan Beard • Northbrook, IL 60062Celebrate the start of winter with a giant bonfire. Enjoy s’mores and other snacks, games, and stargazing (weather permitting).
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Evening Owl Prowl
River Trail Nature Center • Northbrook, IL 60062Join a naturalist as we look for local birds. A limited supply of binoculars available for loan at select events. Ages 8 & up.
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Dawn Owl Prowl
Trailside Museum of Natural History • River Forest, IL 60305Listen for owls during the Christmas Bird Count. Led by John Elliot from Chicago Bird Alliance. Ages 10 & up.
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Evening Owl Prowl
Spears Woods • Cook County, IL 60480 (near Willow Springs)Join a naturalist as we look for local birds. A limited supply of binoculars available for loan at select events. 2 miles.
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Evening Owl Hike
Thatcher Woods • River Forest, IL 60305Join a naturalist as we look for local birds. A limited supply of binoculars available for loan at select events. 3 miles.
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Winter Bird Walk
Trailside Museum of Natural History • River Forest, IL 60305Join a naturalist as we look for local birds. A limited supply of binoculars available for loan at select events.
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Full Moon and a Fire
Camp Bullfrog Lake • Willow Springs, IL 60480Observe the “Snow Moon” while staying warm by a fire and enjoying S’mores and hot chocolate. Binoculars and snacks provided. All Ages.
Free • Registration Required
