Youth
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America 250: Americana Folk Art
Thatcher Woods Pavilion • River Forest, IL 60305Learn how to carve a linoleum block and learn about Americana folk art. Materials provided. Ages 12 & up.
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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 encouraged. […]
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River Trail Workday: Seeds and Stewardship
River Trail Nature Center • Northbrook, IL 60062Learn how to collect native seeds and disperse them for restoration. Ages 8 & up; under 15 w/ adult.
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Restoration Workday
Trailside Museum of Natural History • River Forest, IL 60305Restore habitat and control invasive species. Equipment provided. Ages 8 & up. Ages 15 & under w/ adult.
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Restoration Sunday
Sand Ridge Nature Center • South Holland, IL 60473Help us improve our wildlife habitat by cutting and removing invasive species. Ages 8 & up. Ages 15 & under 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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Autumn Stories in Chinese
Little Red Schoolhouse Nature Center • Willow Springs, IL 60480The Naperville Chinese Storytellers share stories and activities. All ages; under 18 w/ adult.
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Wee Wonders: Snakes
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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Fall Color Walk
Sagawau Environmental Learning Center • Lemont, IL 60439Enjoy a leisurely naturalist-led nature hike to view fall color. All ages.
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Green Lake Gardening
Green Lake Woods • Calumet City, IL 60409Restore the garden and help pollinators. No experience needed. Equipment provided. Ages 12 & up.
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Nature Detective
River Trail Nature Center • Northbrook, IL 60062What happened here?! Learn how to look for clues to figure out nature’s mysteries.
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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.
Free • Registration Required
