Indigenous Environmentalists Walk
Crabtree Nature Center • Barrington, IL 60010In celebration of Indigenous Peoples' Day, enjoy a self-guided walk learning about […]
Free
Events
24 events found.
Breast Cancer Awareness
Swallow Cliff Woods-North • Cook County, IL 60464 (near Palos Park)Learn more about breast cancer, gain resources and more during Breast Cancer […]
Free
Children’s Storytime
Thatcher Woods Pavilion • River Forest, IL 60305Listen to a nature-themed children’s book, followed by an activity.
Free
Wee Wonders: Pumpkins
Sand Ridge Nature Center • South Holland, IL 60473Learn about nature through sensory experiences, stories and artmaking. Ages 2-5 w/adult.
Free
• Registration Required
Wee Wandering Wednesdays
Crabtree Nature Center • Barrington, IL 60010Read a story, make a craft and go on an adventure. Ages […]
Free
QPR Suicide Prevention Training
Crabtree Nature Center • Barrington, IL 60010Offered in partnership with the Kenneth Young Center.
Free
• Registration Required
Night of Nature Play
Dan Ryan Woods Visitor Center • Chicago, IL 60620Experience nature play at night and discover what glows in the dark.
Free
Senior Nature Club
Crabtree Nature Center • Barrington, IL 60010Discover the natural world with nature-themed activities. Ages 55 & up.
Free
• Registration Required
S.E.N.I.O.R.S.
Little Red Schoolhouse Nature Center • Willow Springs, IL 60480Seniors Enjoying Nature Inside/Outside Rain or Shine! Ages 55 & up.
Free
Wellness in the Woods: Indoor Gardening
Caldwell Woods • Chicago, IL 60646Learn about gardening and the effect plants can have on your well-being. […]
Free
• Registration Required
Be a Better Birder: Backyard Bird Feeding
Virtual Event
Learn about bird feeders, types of foods, garden opportunities, and discover how […]
Free
• Registration Required
Fall Photography
River Trail Nature Center • Northbrook, IL 60062Enjoy a guided walk to view and photograph fall colors. For all […]
Free
• Registration Required
Nature Painting: Artwork in the Woods!
Beaubien Woods Boat Launch • Chicago, IL 60827Paint wood rounds to decorate a nearby walking path. Supplies provided.
Free
R.I.P. Stewardship
Little Red Schoolhouse Nature Center • Willow Springs, IL 60480Remove Invasive Plants with bow saws/loppers. Ages 18 & up.
Free
Wellness in the Woods: Yoga
Dan Ryan Woods Pavilion • Chicago, IL 60620Join us for a free 45-minute class focused on building stability, flexibility, […]
Free
Day Hiking Leadership Training
Bemis Woods-North • Cook County, IL 60523 (near Oak Brook)For teachers/youth educators! This event gives you all the tools to take […]
Free
• Registration Required
Arachtober
Sagawau Environmental Learning Center • Lemont, IL 60439October is a great time to observe our eight-legged friends. Sweep net […]
Free
• Registration Required
Weaving with Weeds: Cattail Mat
Trailside Museum of Natural History • River Forest, IL 60305Learn about the history of basketry/weaving techniques and create a small project […]
Free
• Registration Required
Green Lake Open Fishing Clinic
Green Lake Woods • Calumet City, IL 60409Learn to fish. Equipment provided. A fishing license is required for ages […]
Free
• Registration Required
What’s On The Menu?
River Trail Nature Center • Northbrook, IL 60062Join us at feeding time to learn about our outdoor ambassador animals […]
Free
Crabtree Ecotones Sound Walk
Crabtree Nature Center • Barrington, IL 60010Eric Leonardson, Acoustic Ecologist from the Midwest Society for Acoustic Ecology, will […]
Free
• Registration Required
Family Campout
Camp Shabbona Woods • South Holland, IL 60473Intro to camping for families. Includes meals, camping gear and outdoor fun. […]
$75
• Registration Closed
Intro to Afro-Brazilian Music
Camp Shabbona Woods • South Holland, IL 60473Learn basic rhythms on percussive instruments as well as songs in Portuguese […]
Free
• Registration Required