Events

River Trail Nightlife: Owl Prowl

River Trail Nature Center • Northbrook, IL 60062

A guided walk to search for local owls. Register by 11/12. Ages 8 & up.

Free

Pride Night

Crabtree Nature Center • Barrington, IL 60010

Walk candlelit trails and enjoy a hot cocoa bar and s’mores at a bonfire. LGBTQ2S+ people and allies are welcome. […]

Free

River Trail Nightlife: Owl Prowl

River Trail Nature Center • Northbrook, IL 60062

A guided walk to search for local owls. Register by 11/12. Ages 8 & up.

Free

Full Moon Nature Walk

Sagawau Environmental Learning Center • Lemont, IL 60439

Enjoy a night walk on Sagawau trails.

Free

Moon Walk

Little Red Schoolhouse Nature Center • Willow Springs, IL 60480

Let the full moon be our guide as we walk in the largest Urban Night Sky Place in the world.  

Free

Walk and Talk

Plum Creek Meadow • Cook County, IL 60411 (near Chicago Heights)

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

Free

Forest Therapy

Little Red Schoolhouse Nature Center • Willow Springs, IL 60480

Immerse yourself in nature, fostering mindfulness and wellness with a certified guide. Ages 21 & up.

Free

Naturalist Choice

Sagawau Environmental Learning Center • Lemont, IL 60439

Drop-in for a look at what is happening in nature now.

Free

National Take a Hike Day 

Country Lane Woods • Cook County, IL 60480 (near Willow Springs)

Celebrate National Take a Hike Day by hitting the trail with a naturalist on a 5-mile hike.    

Free

Restoration Workday

Crabtree Nature Center • Barrington, IL 60010

Help protect our natural areas by collecting seeds or removing invasive species. Equipment provided. Ages 8 & up w/ adult. […]

Free

Little Schoolhouse on the Prairie

Little Red Schoolhouse Nature Center • Willow Springs, IL 60480

Step back in time and discover the cultural and ecological histories of Mt. Forest Island and prairie conservation.

Free

Introducing Slime Molds

Sagawau Environmental Learning Center • Lemont, IL 60439

Is it slime or mold?  Come learn about these fascinating and relatively overlooked organisms.  Indoor talk with short walk. Ages […]

Free

Nocturnal Hunters: Owls

River Trail Nature Center • Northbrook, IL 60062

Learn about the different attributes that make owls unique and fascinating.

Free

Qigong & Sound

Little Red Schoolhouse Nature Center • Willow Springs, IL 60480

Join a certified instructor through a series of slow flowing movements, deep measured breaths, and soothing sounds while in a […]

Free