Seeds and Stewardship
River Trail Nature Center • Northbrook, IL 60062Learn about seed dispersal techniques and spend time collecting native seed for […]
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Lunch with the Raptors
Trailside Museum of Natural History • River Forest, IL 60305Learn about Trailside’s outdoor birds of prey as they enjoy their lunch! […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
Free
What’s On The Menu?
River Trail Nature Center • Northbrook, IL 60062Join us at feeding time to learn about our outdoor ambassador animals […]
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Sunrise Hike
Little Red Schoolhouse Nature Center • Willow Springs, IL 60480Join us for a “before hours” hike to experience the dawning of […]
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Fossil Quarry Tour
Sagawau Environmental Learning Center • Lemont, IL 60439Learn about Chicago’s ancient history through fossils. Indoor presentations followed by a […]
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Prescribed Fire
Crabtree Nature Center • Barrington, IL 60010Ever wonder why we intentionally set fires in spring and fall? Come […]
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Sugar Shack Time Machine
River Trail Nature Center • Northbrook, IL 60062Travel through time as we open our sugar shack and learn about […]
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Meet Our Birds
Sand Ridge Nature Center • South Holland, IL 60473Learn more about our flighted ambassador animals and discover their unique adaptations.
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What’s On The Menu?
River Trail Nature Center • Northbrook, IL 60062Join us at feeding time to learn about our outdoor ambassador animals […]
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Plants in the Military
Crabtree Nature Center • Barrington, IL 60010Humans have many uses for plants. On Veterans Day, we will observe […]
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Wildlife Connections
River Trail Nature Center • Northbrook, IL 60062Stop by the visitor center to learn about reptiles, mammals, and birds […]
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Wee Wonders
Sand Ridge Nature Center • South Holland, IL 60473Learn about nature through music, movement, stories, and artmaking. Ages 2-5 w/adult. […]
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Wildlife of Cook County
Caldwell Woods • Chicago, IL 60646Stop by our information table and learn about the animals that call […]
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S.E.N.I.O.R.S.
Little Red Schoolhouse Nature Center • Willow Springs, IL 60480Seniors Enjoying Nature Inside/Outside Rain or Shine! Join us for a nature-inspired […]
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Senior Naturalists
Crabtree Nature Center • Barrington, IL 60010Discover the natural world with a themed activity. Ages 55 & up.
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Archery
Brookfield Woods • Brookfield, IL 60513Attend this session to learn the basics of archery. Equipment provided. Ages […]
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Wildlife of Cook County
Caldwell Woods • Chicago, IL 60646Stop by our information table and learn about the animals that call […]
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National Native American Heritage Month History Walk
Sauk Trail Woods-Central • South Chicago Heights, IL 60411Take a stroll on a 3.4-mile paved loop and learn the origin […]
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River Trail Nightlife: Owl Prowl
River Trail Nature Center • Northbrook, IL 60062A guided walk to search for local owls. Register by 11/12. Ages […]
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Pride Night
Crabtree Nature Center • Barrington, IL 60010Walk candlelit trails and enjoy a hot cocoa bar and s’mores at […]
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River Trail Nightlife: Owl Prowl
River Trail Nature Center • Northbrook, IL 60062A guided walk to search for local owls. Register by 11/12. Ages […]
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Full Moon Nature Walk
Sagawau Environmental Learning Center • Lemont, IL 60439Enjoy a night walk on Sagawau trails.
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Moon Walk
Little Red Schoolhouse Nature Center • Willow Springs, IL 60480Let the full moon be our guide as we walk in the […]
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