Forest Therapy
Rolling Knolls • Elgin, IL 60120
Awaken your senses and renew your bond with nature. Ages 18 & up.
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Camping 101
Camp Reinberg • Palatine, IL 60074
Join us for a workshop covering basic camping skills.
Insect Architects
Crabtree Nature Center • Barrington, IL 60010
Meet some of the most impressive builders and manipulators in the insect world. Ages 6 & up.
April Showers Bring May Flowers
Crabtree Nature Center • Barrington, IL 60010
Delight in the sights, scents and stories of spring flowers on a guided walk.
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IKES Fish for Fun
Rolling Knolls • Elgin, IL 60120
You are invited to this annual fishing extravaganza. Give-a-ways to participants, prizes for category winners, and refreshments for all. Event […]
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Explore the Forest
Crabtree Nature Center • Barrington, IL 60010
Celebrate everything the Forest Preserves has to offer through animal encounters, arts & crafts, recreation, and much more at this […]
Wee Wandering Wednesdays
Crabtree Nature Center • Barrington, IL 60010
A special program for little naturalists. Read a story, make a craft, and go on an adventure. Ages 3 to […]
Crabtree Gyotaku
Crabtree Nature Center • Barrington, IL 60010
Join us for a brief presentation and create your own masterpiece using the traditional Japanese art form of printing fish. […]
Frog Frenzy
Crabtree Nature Center • Barrington, IL 60010
Hear who is croaking in the night. Ages 7 and up.
Nature Table
Crabtree Nature Center • Barrington, IL 60010
Examine seasonal objects and specimens with a naturalist.
Gone Fishin’ Day Camp
Crabtree Nature Center • Barrington, IL 60010
Spend a day investigating fish and their habitat, creating fish crafts and learning how to cast. On the second day, […]
$20
Gone Fishin’ Day Camp
Crabtree Nature Center • Barrington, IL 60010
Spend a day investigating fish and their habitat, making fish crafts, and learning how to cast. On the second day, […]
$20
Busse Lake Outdoors Day & Fishing Derby
Busse Lake Boating Center • Cook County, IL 60007 (near Elk Grove Village)
The whole family is invited for a day of outdoor fun! Free fishing derby, tree climb, nature play, animal encounters, […]
Rainbow Families
Crabtree Nature Center • Barrington, IL 60010
Celebrate Pride Month and learn about different types of family arrangements in the animal kingdom.
Father’s Day Ramble
Crabtree Nature Center • Barrington, IL 60010
Join us for a summer walk.
Nature Explorer Camp
Crabtree Nature Center • Barrington, IL 60010
Discover the plants and animals of the preserves through exploration, games and crafts. Ages 7-11. Registration opens April 6 at […]
$30
Nature Explorer Camp
Crabtree Nature Center • Barrington, IL 60010
Discover plants and animals through exploration, games, and crafts. Ages 7 to 11.
$30
Summer Nature Camp
Rolling Knolls • Elgin, IL 60120
Learn the significance of summer in Native American culture while participating in various activities. All ages. Presented with Trickster Cultural Center.
Morning Solstice Paddle
Busse Lake Boating Center • Cook County, IL 60007 (near Elk Grove Village)
Celebrate the summer solstice by paddling Busse South Pool. Ages 5 & up.
Summer Solstice Walk
Crabtree Nature Center • Barrington, IL 60010
Celebrate the longest day of the year during a 1.5-mile walk.
Pond Dippin’
Crabtree Nature Center • Barrington, IL 60010
Discover tiny creatures in our ponds.
Firefly Night Walk
Crabtree Nature Center • Barrington, IL 60010
Watch and learn about the glowing insects of twilight on a guided stroll.
Gone Fishin’ Day Camp
Crabtree Nature Center • Barrington, IL 60010
Spend a day investigating fish and their habitat, creating fish crafts and learning how to cast. On the second day, […]
$20