Events

Lunch with the Raptors

Trailside Museum of Natural History • River Forest, IL 60305

Learn about Trailside’s outdoor birds of prey as they enjoy their lunch! Family program.

Free

Woodworking with Invasives

Swallow Cliff Woods-North • Cook County, IL 60464 (near Palos Park)

Build your own walking stick using buckthorn, an invasive species. Ages 12 & up.

Free

Walk and Talk: History of the Preserves

Deer Grove-East • Cook County, IL 60074 (near Palatine)

Walk & Talk Hikes are for the curious mind who wants to know more about the Forest Preserves and natural […]

Free

Sunrise Hike

Little Red Schoolhouse Nature Center • Willow Springs, IL 60480

Join us for a “before hours” hike to experience the dawning of a new day. 

Free

Fossil Quarry Tour

Sagawau Environmental Learning Center • Lemont, IL 60439

Learn about Chicago’s ancient history through fossils. Indoor presentations followed by a visit to the fossil reserve quarry.

Free

Prescribed Fire

Crabtree Nature Center • Barrington, IL 60010

Ever wonder why we intentionally set fires in spring and fall? Come learn how prescribed fires help manage ecosystems.

Free

Plants in the Military

Crabtree Nature Center • Barrington, IL 60010

Humans have many uses for plants. On Veterans Day, we will observe how they were used in the military.

Free
Event Series Wee Wonders

Wee Wonders

Sand Ridge Nature Center • South Holland, IL 60473

Learn about nature through music, movement, stories, and artmaking. Ages 2-5 w/adult. Sep 11: Gardening Oct 9: Changing Colors Nov […]

Free
Event Series S.E.N.I.O.R.S.

S.E.N.I.O.R.S.

Little Red Schoolhouse Nature Center • Willow Springs, IL 60480

Seniors Enjoying Nature Inside/Outside Rain or Shine! Join us for a nature-inspired adventure for seniors. Ages 55 & up. 

Free

Senior Naturalists

Crabtree Nature Center • Barrington, IL 60010

Discover the natural world with a themed activity. Ages 55 & up.

Free

Archery

Brookfield Woods • Brookfield, IL 60513

Attend this session to learn the basics of archery. Equipment provided. Ages 10 & up.

Free