Events
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Fall Festival
FeaturedRiver Trail Nature Center • Northbrook, IL 60062Celebrate the season with a special autumn fun day. Beekeeping demonstrations, animal encounters, pumpkin painting, honey sales, activities and more! Admission is free; there may […]
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Wee Wonders: Owls
Sand Ridge Nature Center • South Holland, IL 60473Learn about nature through sensory experiences, stories and artmaking. Ages 2-5 w/ adult.
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Fall Color Walk
FeaturedPalos Park Woods-North • Cook County, IL 60464 (near Palos Park)Travel through beautiful, wooded preserves as we look for colors of the season. 3.5 miles.
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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 and their habits.
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Yoga and Storytime
Little Red Schoolhouse Nature Center • Willow Springs, IL 60480Join the Bridgeview Library for a short nature story followed by kid's yoga activities. Ages 3-6 w/adult.
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Wildlife Connections
River Trail Nature Center • Northbrook, IL 60062Stop by the visitor center to learn about reptiles, mammals and birds from the residents of Misericordia – Heart of Mercy. All ages.
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Reptile Awareness Day
Crabtree Nature Center • Barrington, IL 60010Learn about and experience reptiles from Illinois and abroad.
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Prairie Pages
Crabtree Nature Center • Barrington, IL 60010Join our adult nature book club with the Barrington Area Library!
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Senior Fitness Walk
Thatcher Woods Pavilion • River Forest, IL 60305Moderately paced, 1-mile fitness walk. Led by University of Illinois Extension volunteer. Ages 55 & up.
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Yoga in the Preserves
Caldwell Woods Wellness Center • Chicago, IL 60646Weekly yoga class for all ages and skill levels. Led by Kim Weber of Be Lightfooted.
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Wee Wandering Wednesdays
Crabtree Nature Center • Barrington, IL 60010Read a story, make a craft and go on an adventure. Ages 2 to 6 with an adult. Tickets are available on a first-come, first-served […]
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Owl Sit
Eggers Grove • Chicago, IL 60617Celebrate Birdabilty week with a mobility friendly owl sit. Instead of walking through the woods trying to find owls, we will be waiting in one […]
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Recycled Fairy Gardens
Caldwell Woods Wellness Center • Chicago, IL 60646Bring old plant pots, toys and other items to create fun planters. Led by Navraaz Kaur Basati from Wandering Paths.
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Be a Better Birder: Intermediate Bird ID
Virtual EventStep up your birding game by learning how to identify the complexities of birds.
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Forest Tales & Mysteries
Little Red Schoolhouse Nature Center • Willow Springs, IL 60480Listen to thrilling horror tales around the bonfire with La Grange Park Library and Gail’s soothing sound therapy. Ages 13 & up.
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Cicada Pinning Class
Crabtree Nature Center • Barrington, IL 60010Learn the process and importance of entomology: what it is, why it's important, and how it's done. This class will teach students the process of […]
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Nurtured by Nature Training Summit
Skokie Public Library • Skokie, IL 60077The Forest Preserves of Cook County wants to address how being in nature can positively impact mental health, raise awareness for using public lands, and […]
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Yoga
Little Red Schoolhouse Nature Center • Willow Springs, IL 60480Bring a yoga mat/towel. Ages 18 & up.
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Restoration Workday
Crabtree Nature Center • Barrington, IL 60010Help us restore healthy habitats. Ages 8 & up. Children under 15 w/ adult. High schoolers may earn service hours.
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Fall Colors Paddle
Kickapoo Woods • Riverdale, IL 60827Enjoy stunning fall foliage while paddling through scenic waters at Kickapoo; experience the changing season from the water’s view. In partnership with Friends of the Chicago […]
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Spooky Stories & S ’mores
FeaturedThatcher Woods Pavilion • River Forest, IL 60305Trick-or-treat, paint a pumpkin, listen to spooky stories and more. Costumes encouraged! Presented with the Linda Sokol Francis Brookfield Library.
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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 and their habits.
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Birding is Accessible: Owl Edition
Sand Ridge Nature Center • South Holland, IL 60473Slow-paced accessible stroll to search for owls.
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River Trail Nightlife: The Return of Scary Stories
River Trail Nature Center • Northbrook, IL 60062River Trail’s annual scary storytelling around the campfire. Cost: $5/person. Ages 8 & up.
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Bird Banding
Sagawau Environmental Learning Center • Lemont, IL 60439Observe bird banding and talk with banders. Drop-in.
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Restoration Sunday
Sand Ridge Nature Center • South Holland, IL 60473Help us improve our wildlife habitat by cutting and removing invasive species. Ages 8 & up. Ages 15 & under w/ adult.
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The Un-Haunted Forest
River Trail Nature Center • Northbrook, IL 60062A whimsical story-hike to solve a spooky mystery. Children under 10 w/ adult.
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Oak-tober
Little Red Schoolhouse Nature Center • Willow Springs, IL 60480Join us for a hike to celebrate Oak Awareness Month.
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Pumpkin Scavenger Hunt
Crabtree Nature Center • Barrington, IL 60010Self-guided search for hidden pumpkins on the trail. Costumes encouraged.
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Chicago Voyagers’ Fall Jamboree
Caldwell Woods Wellness Center • Chicago, IL 60646Join us for an immersive, family-oriented outdoor event that recreates the spirit of a Chicago Voyagers expedition. Learn new skills like knot tying or low […]
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Trunk or Treat
FeaturedEggers Grove • Chicago, IL 60617Sponsored by the Forest Preserves and East Side Chamber of Commerce. Enjoy a family-friendly Halloween event, complete with candy!
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