Nature Explorer Camp
Crabtree Nature Center • Barrington, IL 60010Discover the plants and animals of the preserves through exploration, games and crafts. Ages 7-11. Registration opens April 6 at […]
$30
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Nature Explorer Camp
Crabtree Nature Center • Barrington, IL 60010Discover plants and animals through exploration, games, and crafts. Ages 7 to 11.
$30
Summer Nature Camp
Rolling Knolls • Elgin, IL 60120Learn 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.
Canceled Summer Solstice Walk
Crabtree Nature Center • Barrington, IL 60010Celebrate the longest day of the year during a 1.5-mile walk.
Pond Dippin’
Crabtree Nature Center • Barrington, IL 60010Discover tiny creatures in our ponds.
Stories and Music in Nature
Crabtree Nature Center • Barrington, IL 60010Join us for an exciting Children's Concert! Enjoy stories from Barrington Area Library, music from Alloy Horns and nature-themed activities […]
Firefly Night Walk
Crabtree Nature Center • Barrington, IL 60010Watch and learn about the glowing insects of twilight on a guided stroll.
Free
Gone Fishin’ Day Camp
Crabtree Nature Center • Barrington, IL 60010Spend a day investigating fish and their habitat, making fish crafts, and learning how to cast. On the second day, […]
$20
PRIDE Walk
Crabtree Nature Center • Barrington, IL 60010Celebrate PRIDE month with a naturalist led nature walk. LGBTQ2S+ people, family, friends and allies welcome.
Free
Teen Exploration Day: Teen Hiking Meet-up
Crabtree Nature Center • Barrington, IL 60010Spend time with other teenagers in the community, experiencing nature by learning about local plants and animals, and socializing on […]
Free
Color Walk
Crabtree Nature Center • Barrington, IL 60010Nature is more than just green, join us on a 1.4-mile guided walk.
Free
Wee Wandering Wednesdays
Crabtree Nature Center • Barrington, IL 60010A special program for little naturalists. Read a story, make a craft, and go on an adventure. Ages 3 to […]
Free
Bats of the Night
Crabtree Nature Center • Barrington, IL 60010Learn about these mysterious nocturnal creatures.
Free
Cicadas!
Crabtree Nature Center • Barrington, IL 60010Discover the secretive underground lives of our noisiest insects.
Free
Forest Therapy
Bluff Spring Fen Nature Preserve • Elgin, IL 60120Awaken your senses and renew your bond with nature with a Certified Forest Therapy Guide. Ages 18 & up.
Free
Disability Pride Month: Sensory Walk
Crabtree Nature Center • Barrington, IL 60010Gain a new perspective of the world by using different senses.
Free
Maker Space for Nature Play!
Crabtree Nature Center • Barrington, IL 60010All ages are welcome to create, paint and sculpt.
Free
Scat-venger Hunt
Crabtree Nature Center • Barrington, IL 60010Drop in to get the scoop on poop as you hunt for scat.
Free
Scat-venger Hunt
Crabtree Nature Center • Barrington, IL 60010Drop in to get the scoop on poop as you hunt for scat.
Free
Wee Wandering Wednesdays
Crabtree Nature Center • Barrington, IL 60010A special program for little naturalists. Read a story, make a craft, and go on an adventure. Ages 3 to […]
Free
Camping & Cooking 101
Camp Reinberg • Palatine, IL 60074This 2-hour workshop covers camping and outdoor cooking basics. Camping and cooking gear provided. All ages.
Free
Movies in the Parks
Rolling Knolls • Elgin, IL 60120Sit under the stars and enjoy a family film at Elgin’s own beautiful Forest Preserve! BYO-blanket and bug spray. Refreshments […]
Free
Teen Exploration Day: Teen Hiking Meet-up
Crabtree Nature Center • Barrington, IL 60010Spend time with other teenagers in the community, experiencing nature by learning about local plants and animals, and socializing on […]
Free
Camping 101: Overnight!
Camp Reinberg • Palatine, IL 60074Part workshop, part campout! Learn camping skills, then spend the night.
$50
Let’s Go Find Some Bugs!
Crabtree Nature Center • Barrington, IL 60010Summer bug hunt. Ages 6 and up.
Free
Forest Therapy
Busse Forest-South • Cook County, IL 60007 (near Elk Grove Village)Awaken your senses and renew your bond with nature with a Certified Forest Therapy Guide. Ages 18 & up. Grove […]
Free
Busse Night Ride
Busse Lake Boating Center • Cook County, IL 60007 (near Elk Grove Village)Don’t miss this unique opportunity to ride the Busse Woods trail at sunset, twilight or in the dark! Tickets include […]
Free
The Science of Snakes
Crabtree Nature Center • Barrington, IL 60010Learn about these reptiles with fun activities and a walk.
Free
Evening Insect Safari
Crabtree Nature Center • Barrington, IL 60010Come hear our late summer insects on a guided walk.
Free
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Art in Nature Festival
Crabtree Nature Center • Barrington, IL 60010Come observe artists at work. Art activities for both kids and adults. Music, dance and artwork for sale.
Free