Youth
Events
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Wee Wonders: Migration
Sand Ridge Nature Center • South Holland, IL 60473Experience the wonder of spring bird migration through stories, art and a guided walk. Ages 2-5 w/ adult.
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Open Pond Paddle
Trailside Museum of Natural History • River Forest, IL 60305Kayaks are available on a first come, first served basis. Instruction & equipment provided. Ages 5 & up w/ adult. Hosted at Thatcher Glen Pond. […]
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Spring into Stories
Caldwell Woods Wellness Center • Chicago, IL 60646Listen to a spring-themed children's book read aloud, followed by an activity.
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I Spy with My Five Senses
Dan Ryan Woods Visitor Center & Pavilion • Chicago, IL 60620For children grades 2-8 w/ adult, enjoy a scavenger hunt that uses your five senses.
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Restoration Workday
Evans Field • River Grove, IL 60171Help restore natural habitats. Supplies & refreshments provided. Ages 13 & up; ages 13-14 w/adult.
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Nature Block Party
Eggers Grove • Chicago, IL 60617Join us for a day of celebration and exploration as we honor the incredible diversity of life at Eggers Grove. Family-Friendly Activities: Enjoy a variety […]
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Green Lake Gardening
Sand Ridge Nature Center • South Holland, IL 60473Help us restore the pollinator garden at Green Lake. Equipment provided. Ages 12 & up.
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Hidden Lives of Fungi
Little Red Schoolhouse Nature Center • Willow Springs, IL 60480Explore the roles and lifecycles that fungi play in our forests on this informative 1-mile walk. Ages 10 & up.
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Springtime Stories
Little Red Schoolhouse Nature Center • Willow Springs, IL 60480The Naperville Chinese Storytellers share stories in Chinese followed by nature-based art and activities. Ages 3 & up w/ adult.
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Wee Wonders: Migration
Sand Ridge Nature Center • South Holland, IL 60473Experience the wonder of spring bird migration through stories, art and a guided walk. Ages 2-5 w/ adult.
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Community Science: Frog Monitoring
Crabtree Nature Center • Barrington, IL 60010Learn about frogs from their calls, then listen for them on a 2-mile walk with stops. Ages 10 & up.
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Nature Play Day
Bemis Woods-South • Cook County, IL 60558 (near Western Springs)Bring your little ones for open nature play. Enjoy the play space while helping your children connect with nature. Grove 7.
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Nature Play Day
Swallow Cliff Woods-North • Cook County, IL 60464 (near Palos Park)Bring your little ones for open nature play. Enjoy the play space while helping your children connect with nature.
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Thursdays in Nature: Birds
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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Minecraft Geology
Dan Ryan Woods Pavilion • Chicago, IL 60620Minecraft is coming to the Forest Preserves, and we want to showcase the community's creativity. We will be selecting some builds to be shown during […]
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Flippin’ Logs, Lookin’ for Frogs (& Bugs!)
Trailside Museum of Natural History • River Forest, IL 60305Discover who lives under logs in the woods. Worms and bugs abound! Family program.
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World Turtle Day
Crabtree Nature Center • Barrington, IL 60010Celebrate World Turtle Day with stories, songs, crafts and learning about our ambassador turtles!
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Family Campout
Camp Shabbona Woods • South Holland, IL 60473Introduction to camping for families. Equipment and meals provided. Cost: $75/family (group up to 6).
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Outdoor Asian Campout
Camp Shabbona Woods • South Holland, IL 60473Spend a weekend with Outdoor Asian and build confidence and find comfort in community. Limited spots available.
Free • Registration Closed
