Summer Pride Walk
Trailside Museum of Natural History • River Forest, IL 60305Celebrate Pride Month with a casual nature hike to enjoy the sights, sounds, and scents of early summer. Family program.
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Self-Love in Nature
Sand Ridge Nature Center • South Holland, IL 60473Week 1: Create a Self-Love Kit (Jun 8) Week 2: Peace and Drum Circle (Jun 22) Week 3: Sensory Experience […]
Forest Photography
Little Red Schoolhouse Nature Center • Willow Springs, IL 60480Use your camera to observe nature on a guided photography walk. All levels and camera types. Ages 13 & up.
Camping 101: Overnight!
Camp Bullfrog Lake • Willow Springs, IL 60480Part workshop, part campout! Learn camping skills, then spend the night.
$50
Pond Dippin’
Crabtree Nature Center • Barrington, IL 60010Discover tiny creatures in our ponds.
Cub Scout Adventure Series
Little Red Schoolhouse Nature Center • Willow Springs, IL 60480A nature-related scout adventure will be offered and achieved. Jun 23: Wolf Level Jul 28: Bear Level Aug 25: Webelos […]
Free
Serpent Safari
River Trail Nature Center • Northbrook, IL 60062A program all about snakes.
Outdoor Education Camp
Sand Ridge Nature Center • South Holland, IL 60473Discover nature and enjoy experiences through exploration and recreation. Group 1: Ages 6-8 Group 2: Ages 9-11
$25
Wellness Days at Kickapoo
Kickapoo Woods • Riverdale, IL 60827Reconnect with nature during relaxing mindfulness and meditative practices.
Free
Nature Discovery Field Camp
Little Red Schoolhouse Nature Center • Willow Springs, IL 60480Children ages 10-11 will explore the outdoors through fishing, birdwatching, insect discovery, treasure hunts and hands-on animal encounters. Snacks included. […]
$50
Small Serendipity
River Trail Nature Center • Northbrook, IL 60062Nature stories, crafts, and activities. Children ages 3 to 6 with adult.
Free
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 […]
Wellness Days at Whistler
Whistler Woods • Riverdale, IL 60827Reconnect with nature during relaxing mindfulness and meditative practices.
Free
Walk & Talk Hike
Teason’s Woods • Cook County, IL 60464 (near Palos Park)Walk & Talk Hikes are for the curious mind who wants to know more about the Forest Preserves and natural […]
Night of Nature Play
Dan Ryan Woods Visitor Center • Chicago, IL 60620Open play, star gazing and s’mores.
Free
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
Stories in the Forest
Trailside Museum of Natural History • River Forest, IL 60305Presented with River Forest Public Library. We’ll read stories and do a simple nature activity. Weather dependent. Ages 0 to […]
Free
Archery
Cherry Hill Woods • Cook County, IL 60464 (near Palos Park)Equipment provided. Ages 10 & up.
Free
Be a Better Birder: Birding Ethics
Virtual Event
Don’t be THAT person when you are out birding. Learn about ABA birding ethics and how to ensure other people […]
Free
Fridays in the Field
River Trail Nature Center • Northbrook, IL 60062Discover something new in nature with University of Illinois Extension Volunteers.
Free
Birding is Accessible
Sand Ridge Nature Center • South Holland, IL 60473Join us for a short, slow-paced birdwatching experience on our ADA-accessible trail with a stop at a marsh overlook. Total […]
Free
Restoration Stewardship Weekend
Sagawau Environmental Learning Center • Lemont, IL 60439Enjoy the fresh air and put your muscles to work as you restore ecosystems. Tools and safety gear provided. Age […]
Free
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International Mud Day Celebration
Caldwell Woods • Chicago, IL 60646Join others around the globe for a morning of splashing, squishing, mud creations, and more! Dress to get messy. All ages. […]
Free
Wellness in the Woods: Senior Fitness
Beaubien Woods • Chicago, IL 60827Get active outdoors with Gigi’s Fitness at Flatfoot Lake.
Free
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Queer Family Day
Dan Ryan Woods Visitor Center • Chicago, IL 60620Celebrate love and inclusion with nature play, games, art and more! In partnership with Out in Nature, Feminist Bird Club, […]
Free
Nature Obstacle Course
Twenty-Sixth Street Woods-West • Cook County, IL 60526 (near La Grange Park)Families, attempt an obstacle course created from natural materials. Nature play, exploration and art activities will be available, too! Drop […]
Free
Friends of the Forest Preserves: Paddling at Kickapoo
Kickapoo Woods • Riverdale, IL 60827Enjoy an afternoon out paddling.
Free
PRIDE Walk
Crabtree Nature Center • Barrington, IL 60010Celebrate PRIDE month with a naturalist led nature walk. LGBTQ2S+ people, family, friends and allies welcome.
Free
Ophidiophobia
Little Red Schoolhouse Nature Center • Willow Springs, IL 60480Are you afraid of snakes? Overcome your phobia by gaining a healthy understanding of these misunderstood reptiles.
Free